What do I do as a part of the Welcome Crew?

• There are four types of roles as a member of Welcome Crew!
• Movers - Traditional Welcome Crew role, volunteers will be assigned a cart, help load and unload belongings of individuals moving in.
• Elevator Duty - Volunteers will be stationed in each hall's elevator and will be responsible for taking Welcome Crew, and students up and down.
• Administrative - Volunteers will complete administrative paperwork - handing out keys, Room Condition Reports, and helping students check in on STARs
• Team Lead - Volunteers will be responsible for checking in / out welcome crew, and will serve as the main point of contact between Welcome Crew and building staff. In addition to making sure other volunteers stay on task.
• Work a shift (or multiple!) between August 15-16, 2024! (Crew members must be free to work on Thursday and/or Friday).
• Attend a required Training Session on August 14, 2024. 
• Greet families & new students as they prepare for the coming year.
• Socialize and have FUN!

How do I benefit from helping?

• EARLY MOVE-IN beat the traffic and move in as early as Wednesday, August 14, 2024!
• Service Hours for shifts completed
• Opportunity to meet new students
• Build leadership skills

Important Information 

• Last day to apply is June 1, 2024
• Direct questions to JJ-Butcher@wiu.edu and GM-Dieter@wiu.edu
• If you are unable to assist during the following times, we encourage you not to apply for the Welcome Crew:
• Thursday, August 15: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, August 16: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• **2024-2025 Resident Assistants cannot volunteer for Welcome Crew.**
• **Incoming first year students cannot volunteer for Welcome Crew.**
• **If you do not attend the training session and complete your scheduled assignment(s), you will be charged a no-show fee at the current early move-in daily rate ($75/day).**