Parents Association: Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Students with Mom

Get Involved and Get Rewarded

Parent volunteers are needed for the following activities. Earn participation points towards the coveted "Chancellor's Reserved Seating" section at your child's Commencement ceremony. Each volunteer activity is worth one point.

If you would like to volunteer for any of the activities listed below, contact Allison Tavaglione at (951) 827-2586 or email ucrparents@ucr.edu to get started. Earning points is easy and fun!

Volunteer Opportunities

UCR Commencement - June 15, 16, 17, & 18
- Friday, June 15, afternoon ceremony
- Saturday, June 16, morning and afternoon ceremonies
- Sunday, June 17, morning and afternoon ceremonies
- Monday, June 18, morning and afternoon ceremonies
Parents play an important part in Commencement and we need your help! As a volunteer, you help make Commencement memorable through different roles such as: selling t-shirts and programs throughout the ceremonies, providing general information to guests and offering assistance to faculty, staff and students. There are many ways you can get involved and show your pride for UCR!
Highlander Orientation
Help answer questions and assist incoming parents and students attending the new student orientation during the summer.
- Session 1
  - July 11, Staff Parents Association Table, 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
  - July 12, Parent Panel Participant, 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Session 2
  - July 17, Staff Parents Association Table, 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
  - July 18, Parent Panel Participant, 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m
- Session 3
  - July 20, Staff Parents Association Table, 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
  - July 21, Parent Panel Participant, 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Session 4
  - July 23, Staff Parents Association Table, 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
  - July 24, Parent Panel Participant, 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Session 5
  - July 26, Staff Parents Association Table, 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
  - July 27, Parent Panel Participant, 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Session 6
  - July 31, Staff Parents Association Table, 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
  - August 1, Parent Panel Participant, 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Session 7
  - August 3, Staff Parents Association Table, 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
  - August 4, Parent Panel Participant, 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Session 8
  - August 6, Staff Parents Association Table, 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
  - August 7, Parent Panel Participant, 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Session 9
  - August 9, Staff Parents Association Table, 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
  - August 10, Parent Panel Participant, 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Parent Spotlights

Be the next family to be spotlighted in the monthly Parents E-newsletter and on the website. Submit 1 or 2 paragraphs about what UCR means to you and your student and include photos!!