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Bennion Center Student Leader positions for the 2024-2025 academic-year!

2024-2025 Applications still open!

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is the Bennion Center's longest running and largest student program. There are currently 46 local community partner organizations we work with each year. Partner Liaison student leaders work directly with a specific partner to meet the community-identified needs of the organization while also recruiting and training student volunteers in support of their efforts. Don't worry, the majority of U of U student volunteer recruitment is achieved through the Volunteer Interest Form on our website.

All CPPs are organized into the following Issue Areas:

  • Advocacy
  • Arts & Recreation
  • Education
  • Health & Wellness
  • Mentorship
  • Sustainability & Food Justice

There are both on and off campus options to consider. The majority of them are located off campus and will require travel to volunteer on-site. The Bennion Center, located inside the Union building (suite 101), will also be used for meetings with your student volunteers, Issue Area Coordinators, etc.

All students at the U are eligible to apply. There are no requirements other than being enrolled at the U during your term. The benefit of being a part of the Bennion Center community is the diverse mix of students from all majors, years, backgrounds, and identities. Prior volunteer experience or engagement with the Bennion Center is not required to apply.

Applications will be accepted and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until all open positions for 2024-2025 are filled. There is mandatory student leader orientation on Saturday, August 24th from 9 AM to 3 PM.  The active term for 2024-2025 Bennion Center Student Leaders is approximately May 2024 through April 2025.

While there are an endless number of external factors and internal motivations as to why students choose to engage with us, they are all interconnected and ultimately require your commitment to be successful. Generally speaking, the top 3 reasons are as follows and are in no particular order.

  • Want to get more involved on-campus and meet new people
  • Have a history of volunteering or an unmet desire to get started
  • Looking to strengthen their resume with leadership experience and volunteer hours

Review the available positions by issue area and community partner below. Then click on the application link and select up to 3 preferences in order of priority. Below you'll find all of the positions that you can apply for.

Partner Liaisons - Community Partner Programs

Please review each program's listing in the Volunteer Interest Form for additional details.

Partner Liaisons (PLs) work collaboratively to connect volunteers from the U of U to nonprofits, schools, and government organizations to support the Bennion Center’s mission of inspiring and mobilizing people to strengthen communities. PLs lead efforts in volunteer recruitment, onboarding, retention, and recognition for the program/partner with which they are paired. Depending on the community partner, PLs may also support the planning and implementation of programming.  

PLs will gain valuable real-world skills including volunteer management, organization, communication, professional relationship building, facilitation, and how to equitably engage with the community.  

This is an unpaid, volunteer leadership position. If this is a barrier to your participation, we offer a limited number of need-based Helping Hand scholarships that range from $50 to $500 in the fall & spring.

Other than noted responsibilities (weekly office hour, Issue Area meetings, workshops) the responsibilities to the Bennion Center can be completed remotely. Most volunteer work with the community partner will take place in person, check the position specific description to see any required availability. 

  • Must be a degree-seeking University of Utah student. Position is open to undergraduate and graduate students.  
  • We strongly recommend prospective PLs volunteer with or visit the community partner prior to applying.  
  • Support the Bennion Center’s values of Hope, Action, Collaboration, and Integrity, and our commitment to anti-racism.   

  • Volunteer regularly within the respective program (see Volunteer Interest Form for a description of each program).  
  • Recruit, orient, train, and retain volunteers as necessary to meet community partner needs.  
  • Respond to prospective Volunteer Interest Forms (VIFs) within 24-48 hours.  
  • Maintain regular communication with your staff partner, community partner, and Issue Area Coordinator.  
  • Complete three Community Partner Agreement meetings by the established deadlines. 
  • Maintain a VIF tracking spreadsheet (a database of all prospective, current, and past volunteers, including contact information and university ID). 
  • Track and submit monthly hours served within your program by Bennion Center volunteers. 
  • Attend monthly meetings facilitated by the Issue Area Coordinator. 
  • Perform the duties required by the specific program (see specific program description for details). 
  • Be a Bennion Center Ambassador: build an in-depth understanding of the programs and opportunities at the Bennion Center. 
  • Some programs may have additional requirements including background checks, motor pool certification, or youth protection.  

PLs are expected to serve 3-5 hours a week, depending on the program. Many programs also require engagement during the summer months (see application for details) although remote engagement might be possible depending on the program.  

Weekly  

  • 1 office hour held at Bennion Center, duties may include: 
  • Complete programmatic responsibilities 
  • Meet with prospective volunteers 
  • Program volunteer commitment (with Community Partner)  

Monthly  

  • Issue Area Meeting  
  • Hours Logs/Reflections  

Semester  

  • Attend Legacy of Lowell Saturday Service Project (Fall) & MLK Saturday Service Project (Spring) 
  • 1 Leadership Workshop (per semester) 
  • 2 hours outreach (per semester)  

Yearly  

  • Student Leader Orientation (Dates TBD)   
  • 3 Community Partner Agreement meetings

Partner Liaison positions available by Issue Area

 

 

 

Rides for Wellness 

  

Girl Scouts Outreach 

  

 

Click here to apply - Partner Liason positions

Questions or need assistance?

Please email Blue Cook , Community Partner Programs Manager

 

Last Updated: 8/8/24