Volunteer for Commencement
Join us in creating a memorable occasion for the graduating Class of 2025. Volunteer at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony on June 20, 2025 Alaska Airlines Arena University of Washington.
Sign Up to Volunteer
Volunteers make this event possible and help graduates feel special on their commencement day. Please sign up now by completing a short form. After signing up, volunteers will receive more detailed information.
The reasons we volunteer remain true. Flashback to 2024 to hear why commencement day is always our favorite day of the year.
Volunteer Opportunities
Here's a brief look at what commencement looks like behind the scenes, and why we need your support.
Before the Event
- Set-up: stage and backstage crew, distribution of signage, concourse tabling, registration prep
- Faculty and staff regalia check-out
During the Event
- Staffing: welcoming grads and guests, tabling with registration, gown assistance, supporting the selfie booth
- Runners: assisting with student movement, ushering students into seats
After the Event
- Staffing: Ushering grads and guests out, encouraging donation to cap and gown loaner program, packing/clean up
- Faculty and staff regalia check-in