Volunteer for Commencement

The University of Maine will celebrate its commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 in the Harold Alfond Sports Arena.  The schedule is as follows:

  • May 3, 4 p.m., Graduate School Commencement Ceremony
    • Volunteer shift: 2:30–7:30 p.m. 
  • May 4, 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies 
    • Volunteer shift: 7:30 a.m.– noon. 
    • Volunteer shift: Noon – 5 p.m.

Commencement 2024 Volunteer Sign-Up Form

Volunteer Position Descriptions

Commencement is a community celebration, the highlight of the academic year, not only for the graduating students, but for the administration, staff and faculty. Every employee on this campus has played a role in this remarkable achievement and the graduates and their families look forward to sharing this moment with all of us.

Volunteers are critical to the success of the commencement ceremonies — the largest events that the university will host all year. This is a time to showcase our culture of excellence to graduates, students, friends, family and community members. Volunteers play many roles at commencement and are essential to the success of commencement.  Please sign up to help!