A Journey Leader is a volunteer 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

Apply by March 1 to become a Journey Leader

Why should you volunteer to be a Journey Leader?backpack

  • ​​​Complementary apparel & SWAG (items include: water bottles, t-shirts, backpacks and more)
  • Free meals provided during all programs
  • Learn and practice group facilitation and team work strategies
  • Build leadership skills while gaining an interpersonal and intrapersonal competence
  • 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

Get to know us and learn more!

JL Meet & Greet

February 12 | 6-7 p.m. | C4C S484
Mingle with former JLs to learn about the position and meet the team

Journey Leader Info Session

February 21 | 6-7 p.m. | C4C S350
A formal presentation about the JL role and how you can benefit from volunteering with us!

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 2019
  • 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 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 2019
  • 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

Join Our Team

Meet Your Team Leaders

Braeden is a senior studying International Affairs.

Cole is a senior studying Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.

Emily is a senior studying Evolutionary & Ecology Biology.

Evan is a sophomore studying Neuroscience & Psychology.

Gautham is a graduate student studying Aerospace Engineering.

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

Keziah is a sophomore studying Biochemistry & Pre-Med.

Maddi is a sophomore studying Intergrative Physiology.

Michael is a senior studying Communication with a minor in Business.

Miguel is a junior studying Computer Science. 

Samie is a sophomore studying Business with a minor in Education.

Santiago is a senior studying Accounting.

Soraya is a senior studying International Affairs with a minor in Spanish & Leadership.

Stazie is a senior studying Business Management with tracks in Leadership and more.

Yueh is a junior studying Economics.

Why our Journey Leaders love their work 
 

"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

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