Terp Welcome Crew
The Terp Welcome Crew (previously the Arrival Survival Team) is a volunteer group of student leaders who assist new residents during Fall opening.
Move-in early, get free stuff and polish your leadership skills by joining TWC. Apply now and help welcome new Terps to our Maryland community.
What You’ll Do
- Assist new students and families with moving into their room
- Answer general knowledge questions
- Retrieve moving carts throughout the residence halls
- Greet students curbside as they unpack their vehicles
- Provide excellent customer service
- Promote Fall Welcome events at welcome tables
The Perks
- Move-in early: Beat the rush and set up your space!
- Resume booster: Gain valuable leadership experience through intentional training and service
- Terp pride: Welcome new students and their families to the housing community
- Networking: Meet new people and make friends before the start of classes
- Free food: Breakfast and lunch on move-in days
- Prizes: T-shirts and other giveaways
Greeting families on curbside was so nice! Seeing the nervous excitement from the other side of the curb was eye opening. It drove me to be as helpful and cheery as possible to hopefully alleviate the stress.
Applications
If you're considering signing up to volunteer, mark your calendars! We'll need your amazing presence all day on Tuesday, August 20 and Wednesday, August 21 for early move-in and training and on Thursday, August 22 and Friday, August 23 for new student move-in. We can't wait to have you join us for these action-packed days!
The TWC application is for both general volunteers and students interested in potentially leading a volunteer team. We accept submissions on a rolling basis. After completion, please allow several business days to process your application. Notifications of receipt and next steps will be sent out after review.
Deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 31st – join the TWC team today!
June 2024: First TWC Volunteer newsletter with updates on the program
July 2024: Second TWC Volunteer newsletter with updates on the program
During the first 2 weeks of August: Final TWC Volunteer newsletter and move-in details released
Tuesday, August 20: Team Lead Training and Move-in for all volunteers: Team Leads, and Members.
Wednesday, August 21: Training for all Volunteers.
Thursday and Friday, August 22-23: Fall Move-In days.
If you have any questions about the Terp Welcome Crew, please contact the Residential Engagement Team at rlmarket@umd.edu or 301.314.4255.