The program is hosting Refugee Awareness Week between April 2nd-April 8th, to inform the UMBC community about refugees, why it is important to help, and how we can help!
Volunteer Roles:
Day 1- Monday April 3rd:
10am-11am- Volunteers will assist with the setup of mock tents that represent various stages of living in a refugee camp, as well as to help lay out information about the program and set up the table. 4-6 volunteers needed.
11am-2pm- Volunteers will assist with encouraging passers-by and people from other parts of campus to come check out the table. They will wander around with flyers and talk to students walking around campus. As many volunteers as possible needed.
2-3pm- Volunteers will assist with the tear down of mock tents that represent various stages of living in a refugee camp, as well as to clean up the tabling space. 4-6 volunteers needed.
Day 2- Tuesday April 4th:
5-6pm- Volunteers will help set up the room and decorate. 2-3 volunteers needed, volunteers to greet the refugee youth attending the performance and engage them in icebreaker games and conversation. 5-8 volunteers needed.
5:30-7pm- Volunteers will watch the food table to make sure things are running smoothly. They will have the opportunity to watch the performance from this location. 2-4 volunteers needed.
Day 3- Wednesday April 5th:
4:30-5pm- Volunteers will assist with set-up of the room and greet representatives from the organizations as they arrive. 2-3 volunteers needed.
5-7pm- Volunteers will serve as bartenders for the mocktail evening, making and preparing non-alcoholic mixed drinks. 2-3 volunteers needed
7-7:30pm- Volunteers will assist with cleaning up the room. 2-3 volunteers needed.
Day 4- Thursday April 6th:
5:15-6pm- Volunteers will help set-up the room. 3-4 volunteers needed.
6-6:30pm- Volunteers will help facilitate an informal “test your knowledge” game among guests as they arrive and get their plates of food. 2-6 volunteers needed.
6-6:30pm- Volunteers will help serve food. 2-4 volunteers needed.
8-8:30- Volunteers will assist in cleaning up the room. 2-3 volunteers needed.
If you are interested in volunteering, here is the link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1upyAxy3xfNMiJKhJI-5cr7-S0u8wF0fbedIl2c6MHQc/edit?usp=sharing
We encourage you to sign up for as many shifts as possible!