You know WVU is more than just a place. It’s a spirit we all share — a network of people who inspire, support and encourage each other.
That’s why we want you as a volunteer during OPERATION MOVE-IN. Help us show the newest members of our WVU family and their guests what the Mountaineer spirit is all about.
Who do we need?
Faculty*, staff* and community members along with students (resident and off-campus students), and student organizations
What will you do?
Volunteer to help kick off Welcome Week as part of OPERATION MOVE-IN. That means helping to unload cars, move items into rooms, answer questions from students and families and serve as the best examples of what it means to be a Mountaineer.
When is it?
Saturday, August 11
Where is it?
Downtown, Sunnyside and Evansdale
Why volunteer?
Other than supporting your Mountaineer community, there are some great perks when volunteering for OPERATION MOVE-IN.
Free Welcome Week Move-In T-shirt to wear during the event
Access to Welcome Picnics at either the REC or Mountainlair that are set up for residents and families
Free snacks and water
Feel great helping get the year off to a great start
Complete the application at by Sunday (Aug. 5).
If you have any questions about move-in weekend, contact Operation Move-In volunteer coordinators Ryan McConnell or Jeremiah Kibler. Direct all emails to hotshots@mail.wvu.edu.
*If you are a current University employee, the decision whether or not to serve as a volunteer for the University is completely optional, and you should not feel pressured to serve as a volunteer. In addition, please note the following rules related to volunteering for the University:
Current University employees are not eligible to serve as a volunteer for the University in any capacity in which they are employed at the University, or in any activity that is substantially similar or related to their regular work activities at the University.
Current University employees who wish to serve as a volunteer for the University during normal working hours must get their supervisor’s approval to participate as a volunteer.
Current University employees who serve as a volunteer for the University during normal working hours will be granted work release and receive regular pay.
Current University employees who decide to serve as a volunteer for the University outside of their normal working hours will not be compensated.