Volunteer Information
We are now accepting applications for volunteering opportunities for the 2008-2009 school year (unless otherwise noted). Please scroll down to read through the descriptions. If you would like to apply click here. Please note that some of the positions will be appointed in Spring 2008, but the remainder will be appointed in Autumn 2008. Feel free to inquire as to when the positions you have applied for will be appointed. If you have any other questions, then please email ASUW Vice President Sam E Al-Khoury at asuwvp@u.washington.edu.
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Closed Volunteer Positions
STUDENT SENATE:Every week the Senate gathers to discuss issues important to students at the University of Washington and establish resolutions of student opinion. These resolutions help guide our elected leaders and dedicated volunteers as they represent us. Visit http://www.asuw.org/senapp.php
Application Procedure: (Live-in IFC & Pan-Hellenic Members apply directly to IFC or Pan-Hellenic. Residence Hall residents apply through Residence Hall Students Association (RHSA). All other students would be classified as "commuter senators".
Deadline: Applications accepted throughout year
(Position Closed)
JUDICIAL COMMITTEE:
As the body responsible for handling any issues involving the Constitution and Bylaws, Judicial plays a pivotal role in the ASUW. It reviews any proposed changes and provides interpretations upon request by any member of the ASUW. Most frequently, the committee reviews Board of Directors Bills. The Judicial Committee helps to prepare the Elections Policies and Procedure (EPP), which govern the ASUW Elections in the spring. They also issue judgments pertaining to election violations. Due to the nature of this committee, members may not be appointed to any other ASUW committee.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
VIRTUAL RESOURCE CENTER COMMITTEE:
This committee evaluates software options for a virtual resource center for students.
Deadline: October 23
(Position Closed)
ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Members of the EAC help to administer and publicize Spring 2008 elections. As a volunteer committee, the EAC monitors enforces elections policies and procedures to ensure successful and efficient elections. The committee is further responsible for publishing a Voter's Guide of the candidates and coordinating information booths.
(Position Closed)
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE:
This committee is responsible for giving approximately $55,000 directly to different student organizations for their events and programs, which makes it one of ASUW’s most exciting committees. This committee will review Special Appropriations requests from Registered Student Organizations to determine the level of support ASUW can provide. Committee members will also be encouraged to attend at least one event or program sponsored by ASUW per quarter. The committee will also review Follow-Up reports for each event or program.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
The University Book Store operates under a Trust Agreement adopted in 1964 by the UW Board of Regents, the ASUW Board of Directors, and the University Book Store Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is comprised of five UW students, four faculty members, one UW administrative officer, and the CEO of the UW Book Store. In your role as a trustee, you will become responsible for the oversight of the business affairs of the corporation.
This is an opportunity to gain real-world business experience in an independent business corporation. An interest in business or finance helps, as much of this job is about protecting shareholder interests and interacting with management.
In addition to monthly meetings, each member is asked to serve on one or more board committees. Committees meet as needed based on the business issues under consideration. A board and management retreat is also held on a Saturday in December or January. Generally, board members should expect to spend an average of four to five hours per month on Book Store issues. To apply, complete this form and bring it to the ASUW office. http://depts.washington.edu/asuwvp/jobs/UW_book_store_app.pdf
Deadline: May 2
(Position Closed)
RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD:
This body assures a continuous exchange of information among persons with significant responsibility for the University's research program and advises the president on matters of policy and procedures related to the conduct of research at the UW.
Deadline: October 26
(Position Closed)
COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC CONDUCT:
The CAC is under the Office of the Vice Provost & Assistant to the President for Student Relations. As a student representative of the ASUW, you will receive confidential information regarding students’ academic misconduct hearings. The appointed volunteer will sit on a committee consisting of faculty from departments across campus as well as administrators serving in the office of Student Life. There is a 2 hour time commitment each quarter that will be scheduled according to all committee members’ schedules. The appointed volunteer will be responsible for giving student perspective in regards to academic misconduct to ensure that the consequences and/or sanctions charged to the student is given under the most fair of circumstances.
(Position Closed)
FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE:
This committee assists the Finance and Budget Director in preparing the annual budget for ASUW – approximately $1.2 million. Committee members will act as liaisons to a several ASUW entities and programs and will help answer any financial questions they may have and will also become familiar with those entities, which will aid them in preparing the budget. Committee members will learn and be responsible for all current ASUW, University, and State policies governing the use and allocation of student funds. The committee may also be convened as needed to review funding requests for technology upgrades and line-item transfers.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
LEGISLATIVE STEERING COMMITTEE:
The Legislative Steering Committee (LSC) drafts the Legislative Agenda each year, which is used to direct the lobbying of the ASUW Student Lobbyists. LSC acts as a discussion body for legislative issues, and a planning body for events. As a member of the LSC, you will work to develop the Legislative Agenda and organize events that connect students with legislators, such as the Legislative Reception and Lobby Day.
You will coordinate Lobby Day, an annual event during which UW students meet with legislators in Olympia and inform them of the priorities and opinions of college students.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE:
The Legislative Planning Committee (LPC) works each year to plan the Annual UW Lobby Day event during winter quarter. The event seeks to connect students with legislators in Olympia and it allows for them to speak one-on-one in meetings with their legislators. LPC will also be planning a new spring event to involve the UW campus with local, political issues. By participating in LPC you will take part in scheduling meetings with legislators, organizing event logistics, and helping to recruit students to attend Lobby Day 2008.
(Position Closed)
SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES FEE COMMITTEE:
The Services and Activities Fee Committee prepares a budget to disburse the approximately $10 million in funds collected from the Services & Activities Fee and submits for approval to the University Board of Regents. The Committee also recommends a fee level for each year, which is presented along with recommendations from the Vice Provost for Student Life at the June Board of Regents Meeting. Once approved by the Board of Regents, the SAF Budget is implemented by the University Administration for the following year.
SAF has traditionally funded (in whole or in part) ASUW, GPSS, Hall Health, the Ethnic Cultural Center, the IMA, HUB operations, Student Legal Services, The Counseling Center, the Q Center, Classroom Support Services, and Student Publications (the Daily).
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:
The Personnel Committee handles employee issues and reviews of ASUW employees. The committee reviews all of the job descriptions and makes a recommendation for salary and hourly changes for employees. The committee is also in charge of hiring all of the employees for ASUW during spring quarter for the following year.
As a member you would be the chair of a hiring committee for 3-4 positions and would be responsible for reviewing resumes and questions, interviewing the candidates, and making a recommendation as to who should be hired for the position. No experience in personnel or human resources is necessary.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
LIBRARY FINES APPEALS COMMITTEE:
This committee reviews and adjudicates appeals of library charges filed by users who contest charges on the basis of error, disagreement with policy, forgery, and extenuating circumstances as provided for in the Loan Code for the University of Washington Libraries, WAC 478-168-380.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL TASK FORCE:
This task force is charged with working with administration to create a memorial for Medal of Honor recipients at the University of Washington.
Deadline: October 19
(Position Closed)
INSTITUTIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND USE COMMITTEE:
The Animal Care and Use Committee publishes and updates policies on procedures used with research animals at the University of Washington. They review proposals for using live vertebrates in research and teaching at the UW. The committee will also visit all sites where animals are kept semi-annually. Visit their homepage for more information. http://depts.washington.edu/iacuc/index.html
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
HALL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
The primary goal of the Hall Health Advisory Committee is to provide a student perspective on the workings of Hall Health Primary Care Center. The HHPCC is constantly tailored to meet the needs of our campus community; as a representative of ASUW, the volunteer offers an undergraduate insight in regards to patient needs. Duties include providing feedback on HHPCC's yearly budget, giving opinion on new programs and access systems for patients, and to the best of one's knowledge, providing student consensus on HHPCC's utility.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
LIBRARY STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
The University of Washington Libraries is seeking students for an exciting opportunity to serve the UW community. No longer is the library just a place for books. Libraries are interactive, interdisciplinary, productive spaces for academic scholarship in the 21st century. Libraries are transforming to meet the need for multimedia-intensive, highly collaborative spaces in order to produce and consume media-rich materials. They are places where technology and information come together to advance intellectual discovery by connecting students with knowledge. But we need your help to do it right! We need to involve students in the decision making process to help guide the enhancement of learning spaces and library services.
(Position Closed)
COURSE FEE REVIEW COMMITTEE:
This committee is charged with ensuring that course fees (fees added by departments to cover extra costs associated with a course) are consistent with the course fee policy handbook (as in, the fee is necessary for the course). Ultimately the committee makes recommendations to the Office of Planning and Budgeting and affected department regarding course fees under review.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE:
Provides on-campus entertainment programs throughout the year such as films, comedians, and concerts.
(Position Closed)
PUBLICITY AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE:
The publicity and programming committee is responsible for planning and implementing all aspects of ASUW public relations. This committee oversees the creation of new ways to promote the ASUW and its entities, as well as publicizing opportunities to participate within the ASUW. Tasks include: writing press releases for all local and national media outlets, marketing ASUW events, creating and updating ASUW promotional materials, creating volunteer pipelines for ASUW commissions, committees, entities and programs.
(Position Closed)
FACULTY COUNCIL ON BENEFITS & RETIREMENT:
This Faculty Council is responsible for all matters of policy relating to faculty retirement, insurance, and benefits. It acts in an advisory capacity to the faculty and President on matters connected with the functioning of the retirement system.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
FACULTY COUNCIL ON ACADEMIC STANDARDS:
This Faculty Council is responsible for matters of University policy relating to the academic affairs of the University, such as admissions policy, scholastic standards, university graduation requirements, and inter-institutional academic standards.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
STUDENT TECHNOLOGY FEE COMMITTEE:
The Student Technology Fee Committee is in charge of allocating roughly $4.5M per year. Funded each quarter by mandatory student fee assessments, STF proceeds are used to purchase equipment found in computer labs, campus laptop and digital camera loan programs, and other items for use by all UW students.
As an STF Committee member, you will analyze and evaluate funding proposals for equipment purchases and projects at our school. You will be involved the approval (or rejection) process for these proposals, which in turn affect the state of technology on campus.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
FACULTY COUNCIL ON UNIVERSITY FACILITIES & SERVICES:
This Faculty Council is responsible for all matters of policy relating to University facilities and services such as building needs, space utilization, supplies and equipment, administrative services, and parking and traffic problems.
For additional information, see the Faculty Councils Page.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
FACULTY COUNCIL FOR WOMEN IN ACADEMIA:
This Faculty Council shall be responsible for all matters of policy relating to the interests of women.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
FACULTY COUNCIL ON TRI-CAMPUS POLICY:
This Faculty Council is responsible for matters of academic and non-academic policy between and among the campuses of the University of Washington.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
FACULTY COUNCIL ON EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH:
This Faculty Council is responsible for all matters of policy, academic and non-academic, relating to Continuing Education, University Extension, and Summer School programs.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
FACULTY COUNCIL ON UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES:
This Faculty Council is responsible for all matters of policy relating to libraries (collection development; services to students, faculty, and others; the system of libraries, including branch libraries; space needs; and budgetary requirements). The Council is specifically required to include a member representing each Senate Group. The chair serves on the Allen Endowment Committee.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
FACULTY COUNCIL ON EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY:
This Faculty Council is responsible for all matters of policy, academic and non-academic, relating to introduction of educational technology in instruction. It actively pursues the promotion, adoption, and evaluation of educational technology for use in the classroom. Check out the Faculty Councils Page for more information.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
FACULTY COUNCIL ON UNIVERSITY RELATIONS:
This Faculty Council is responsible for all matters of policy relating to University relations, including community affairs; government relations at the local, state, and federal levels; public service; University communications; and alumni relations.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
FACULTY COUNCIL ON RESEARCH:
This Faculty Council is responsible for all matters of policy relating to research (including grants and contracts). Look at the Faculty Council Page for more information.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
CIDR ADVISORY BOARD:
The Center for Instructional Development and Research Advisory Board advises the Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost on issues related to the role of CIDR in the University, and specific programs and initiatives through which CIDR seeks to achieve its purposes. The Advisory Board convenes twice a year. Advisory Board members are asked to advise on CIDR policies, help anticipate broader campus response to issues and questions, and act as advocates for CIDR.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
CORE - COMMITTEE ORGANIZING RAPE EDUCATION:
CORE is dedicated to educating the university community about sexual assault and relationship violence. CORE volunteers will learn about these issues and give presentations about them to fellow members of the University community. In addition to these presentations, CORE volunteers will put on several events and programs, all with the hope eradicating sexual assault and relationship violence from our community.
Deadline: Applications accepted through the end of Fall Quarter
(Position Closed)
USE OF UNIVERSITY FACILITIES:
This committee addresses how the University is used for both University events and non University events. More can be found at the Use of University Facilities Homepage.
(Position Closed)
UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE:
The University Transportation Committee (UTC) acts as expert counsel and a representative voice of the Campus Community on a wide variety of transportation issues. The UTC will advise the University Administration regarding all modes of human transportation used for commuting and University business. The UTC shall also serve as a resource to other bodies, including Faculty Senate, Staff Council, the GPSS, and ASUW. Specific areas of oversight include but are not limited to the policies, practices, and fees associated with the Campus Parking System, U-Pass, Shuttle Operations, and Fleet Services.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
CAMPUS LANDSCAPE ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
This committee advises the Executive Vice President, who has responsibility for campus physical facilities and development on matters pertaining to general landscaping of the campus.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
TEACHING AWARDS & BROTMAN AWARDS SELECTION COMMITTEE:
Along with faculty, staff and alumni, this individual would assist in selecting recipients for the annual Distinguished Teaching Awards as well as the Brotman Awards.
Deadline: October 16
(Position Closed)
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY:
Research the activities of corporations that the University does business with and determine if they are in violation of the UN Declaration of Human Rights.
(Position Closed)
STUDENT RECORDS COMMITTEE:
The student records committee is appointed by the president of the university and shall be responsible for reviewing unusual requests for information and for assisting in the interpretation of these rules. The committee shall also be responsible for hearing appeals as defined in WAC 478-140-021.
(Position Closed)
STANDING COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY:
We need one student to serve as the voice of the ASUW on this University committee. The main charge of the committee has evolved over the years to one of assisting the University's administration in development of capital priorities to improve facilities access and utilization.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION:
The Commission serves in an advisory capacity and is charged with the responsibility of reviewing significant matters relative to planning and architectural design of the University's main campus in Seattle and, from time to time at the discretion of the Executive Vice President, University planning and development in other locations. It reviews and recommends general and specific planning and design policies, campus plans, the selection of building sites, and the design of new buildings in the light of the overall policies. The Commission may also recommend the selection of architects and the termination of their services.
Due: May 23
(Position Closed)
CHILDCARE/STUDENT PARENT ISSUES:
Advocates for student parents and address issues of adequate accessible and affordable childcare.
(Position Closed)
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WOMEN:
This committee identifies issues of concern to women at UW, disseminates information on the status of women, advises the President on issues relating to women faculty, staff & students and makes recommendations for improving the status of women at UW.
(Position Closed)
RADIO STATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Oversees student online radio station. Visit http://www.rainydawg.org/ for more info.
(Position Closed)
STUDENT COUNSELING CENTER ADVISORY COMMITEE:
The Student Counseling Center Advisory Committee advises the Director of the Student Counseling Center in the formulation of new policies and programs by helping the Center define its appropriate campus role and by providing the necessary liaison between the Center and other administrative units of the University.
(Position Closed)
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION:
This body develops specific arts acquisition programs, reviews proposals for specific arts acquisition, selects artists and arts programs and establishes procedures and policies to implement the university's public art program.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS:
This committee serves as an advisory board to the President, the Vice Provost for Student Life, and the director of Intercollegiate Athletics in matters relating to general operational policies of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
The Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee is the center of shaping UW environmental policy and actions. The Sustainable UW Alliance is focusing a lot of its policy efforts on this committee, and it will be working closely with the student representatives nominated to this committee. It would be particularly helpful if the student appointees were strong advocates of green buildings and clean energy on campus and knew something about these topics. More information can be found at the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee Homepage.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
CAMPUS SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
This committee reviews an assortment of security issues around campus, and provides suggestions and recommendations for programs to address the issues. This will also be an opportunity to bring concerns specific to students to the committee.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
CITY/UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
The purpose of the CUCAC shall be to advise the City and the University on the orderly physical development of the greater University area, encourage the provision of adequate City services to the University and adjacent community and business areas, assist the University and City in preserving the many positive aspects of the University's presence in the community, review and comment upon potential adverse effects of removing aspects of University programs from the University campus, and assist in the protection of the adjacent community and business areas from the adverse effects of University and City actions. As a member of this committee, you will sit alongside 15 influential representatives of the community, including: The Greater University District Chamber of Commerce, the University District Community Council, Montlake Community Club, and others.
For recent meeting agendas, committee bylaws, and additional information, see the CUCAC website.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
STUDENT INSURANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE:
This committee evaluates and makes recommendations on the coverage and cost of the University’s student insurance plan for the following academic year. The committee will evaluate the benefits and cost of renewal of the current plan, then consider the benefits and costs of plans offering a different combination of services and treatments. The goal of the committee will be to choose an insurance plan that offers the most appropriate and efficient coverage for those students wishing to enroll and to make that recommendation to the Vice Provost for Student Life.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS BOARD:
Meets monthly.
The Student Publications Board oversees general operations of The Daily and and other student publications. The board also elects the Editor-in-Chief and the Advertising Manager for The Daily. They review the budget, as well as any complaints about the paper. Finally, they also help determine the strategic direction of The Daily.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
RECREATIONAL SPORTS PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
This committee serves as an advisory board to the Department of Recreational Sports in matters relating to the use of recreational sports facilities (e.g., the IMA, Waterfront Activities Center, and Golf Range), financial operations, schedule of charges, and general operational policies. The committee also assists in developing long-term strategic plans for the Department, and assist in preparing the presentation to the Services & Activities Fee committee.
Deadline: May 23
(Position Closed)
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT:
This committee advises the university president on issues of managing risk, including student safety.
Deadline: October 18
(Position Closed)
If you have questions about volunteering please call the ASUW office or email Vice President Sam E Al-Khoury at asuwvp@u.washington.edu.
