A Journey Leader is someone who:

  • Welcomes new students and their families to CU Boulder
  • Helps set up and run the welcome events that make up Fall Welcome and Spring Welcome
  • Shows new students around campus while providing resources and helping them find their place in the CU Boulder community
  • Works to answer questions that new families have by sharing our own stories and experiences
  • Connects with new Buffs as they start their CU Boulder journey

Why should you volunteer to be a Journey Leader?backpack

  • Build leadership skills while gaining an interpersonal and intrapersonal competence
  • Learn and practice group facilitation and team work strategies
  • Refine customer service and conflict resolution skills
  • Gain an advanced knowledge and understanding of CU Boulder while contributing to the success of students and families
  • ​​​Complementary apparel & SWAG (items include: water bottles, t-shirts, backpacks and more)

What does it take to be a Journey Leader?

  • Must be a current CU Boulder student in good academic and judicial standing
  • Participate in mandatory trainings in April and August 2020
  • Volunteer for 4-12 hours shifts during Fall Welcome
  • Demonstrate the ability to be reliable, responsible, confident, flexible and willing to help new students and their families find resources and support at CU Boulder.
  • Exhibit the ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of team members, students, parents, faculty and staff.
  • Have a desire to continually learn more about CU Boulder and convey institutional pride.

What are the responsibilities of a Journey Leader?

  • Help new students and families feel welcome at CU by sharing stories, answering questions and directing them to resources
  • Set up for events including: decorating event spaces, setting up directional signs, lifting items, arranging furniture, mingling and more. 
  • Use problem-solving skills to work through challenges and correctly answer questions from students and families
  • Represent CU Boulder in a positive way at all times and uphold campus policies and expectations

Meet the Journey Leader Mentors

Alvin is a junior studying Astronomy & Astrophysics with a minor in Space.

Erica is a junior studying Integrative Physiology.

Evan is a junior studying Psychology with a minor in Classics.

Greg is a sophomore studying Biochemistry.

Hailey is a senior studying Marketing with a minor in Media Production.

Holly is a senior studying Accounting and Information Management.

Hunter is a junior studying Integrative Physiology with a certificate in Public Health.

Jessica is a senior studying Political Science with a certificate in Business of Sports.

Lora is a junior studying Operations Management.

Maddi is a junior studying Integrative Physiology with a certificate in Public Health.

Miguel is a senior studying Computer Science.

Will is a junior studying Film Studies.

Why our Journey Leaders love their work 
 

"I love being a Journey Leader for all of the chances to join and walk alongside the new students during a huge part of their life adventure, especially through the new struggles and joys of college. College presents so many interesting friends and situations that can be very daunting, but I can say there has been nothing like the friendships I have shared through my experiences in New Student and Family Programs.” ~Greg

"To me, being a JL means to be a support system for anyone who may need it. We provide students and families with helpful tips and resources so that they can feel welcome and comfortable at CU Boulder." ~Maddie

"My favorite part of being a journey leader are the many connections you make.  You make connections with students from all over the world as well as connections with co journey leaders and CU staff." ~Michael

"Being a Journey Leader means going the extra mile for any parent or student, making sure even the questions that were not asked are answered." ~Braeden