Orientation Leaders & Volunteers Needed!!

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Thank you for your interest in helping with the Fall 2023 International Student Orientation. This year Orientation week is August 22-25

WE HAVE FILLED THE LEADER POSITIONS AT THIS TIME. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sarah at joughin@maine.edu

Leaders are paid positions and require that you are available to be scheduled as needed during the week. Generally leaders work between 15-25 hours during orientation week. Some assignments will be early in the morning or as late as 9pm.

Volunteers are not paid but their schedules are a bit more flexible. Volunteers can work as many or as few hours as they like.

Both positions are fun and we rely on both the student leaders and volunteers to help to welcome new students and make them feel at home.