OTSU Events Volunteer

OTSU Volunteer Program

OTSU is looking for student volunteers to help run some of our numerous programming and services throughout the school year. If you’re looking to get more involved on campus and have fun while doing so, consider volunteering with us!

Whether you’re a first-year student or graduating at the end of the school year, all Ontario Tech students are welcome to volunteer with us!

Benefits of volunteering with OTSU

• You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about OTSU and become familiar with our programs and services that would help you during your time at Ontario If you’re already a student, you can pass down your knowledge and leave a long lasting impression on your peers, staff and the Ontario Tech community.

• OTSU connects with all of the Ontario Tech community regardless of Program or Department on There will be opportunities to network and make friendly connections outside of the classroom.

• We provide you with all the information to succeed in your tasks, so you can develop new skills or enhance existing ones, and can add these experiences to your resume - we’ll be happy to provide reference letters as well!

• FUN! As a volunteer, you’ll have free and behind the scenes access to OTSU hosted events!

Typical Roles:

Students accepted in the volunteer program will be able to choose what roles they would like to do and what programs and services they would like to support. Here are some of the roles you can expect:

• Event Support: Assisting with set up, tear down and numerous roles to help run the event like greeting, check-in, crowd control, and information sharing


• Outreach Support: Spreading the word about the OTSU and our programs and services across campus. This can include tabling, handing out flyers and putting up posters.


• Administrative Support: OTSU has a lot of programs and services that require a lot of background This role would assist with various administrative duties such as tracking information, organizing assets, assembling kits, and other support that may be done on-campus or from home.

As an OTSU Volunteer, you will be expected to:

• Be a current Ontario Tech Student as of September 2026

• Attend the Volunteer Orientation and review training materials

• Commit to at least 15 hours throughout the school year (September to April) to add your experience to the Student Experience Record (SER)


• Be Flexible, Positive and can work in a Team Environment

The Process:

1. Complete Application

2. Application is Reviewed

3. Interview Invitations

4. Applicants will be provided with status

5. Orientation for successful applicants

6. Volunteering begins!