Move-in Volunteers

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Volunteer Information

Fall Move-in at Georgia Tech is a massive undertaking and we need your help to provide the most heartwarming, welcoming experience for our new and returning Yellow Jackets! If you'd like to volunteer to make this warm welcome happen, read below for details and the link to sign up.

Volunteers assist with a variety of roles (including but not limited to):

  • Check-in
  • Unloading
  • Traffic Control
  • Chauffeur (Faculty/Staff only)

All volunteers will receive training materials and a white move-in shirt to wear during their shifts. Sunscreen, bug spray, water, and snacks will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle and snacks.

Volunteer Roles  
 

  • Check-in: Resident Assistants only
  • Unloading assistance: May include but is not limited to; bin management, queueing, unloading, keeping traffic moving, bin sweeping, etc. 
  • Chauffeur: Faculty/Staff only, must have defensive driving certificate, golf cart chauffeur ride-share students from check-in or drive parking shuttle 
  • Bin check-out: Aug 12-17 only

Volunteer Requirements  
 

  • To be eligible for early move-in, you must volunteer for at least two shifts 
  • Complete at least two volunteer shifts
  • Must complete Volunteer Sign-Up sheet
  • Must wear provided Volunteer shirt
  • Additional swag will be provided to those who complete a minimum of two shifts across both Centralized and De-centralized Move-in 

Interested in Being a Move-in Volunteer!

Join us for Fall 2024 Move-in as a volunteer!

Students, faculty and staff interested in volunteering as an individual, should complete the Fall 2024 Move-in Volunteer Form by Wednesday, August 7, 2024!

Interested in volunteering as a department or group, should complete the Fall 2024 Move-in Group Volunteer Form by Monday, July 22, 2024!

Thanks in Advance Party

The Thanks in Advance Party is an opportunity to meet other volunteers, decorate your swag, enjoy free food and prepare for move-in!  

Join us on Friday, August 9 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. in the Midtown Ballroom of the Exhibition Hall!

Volunteer Drive Thru Check-in August 10-11

GT Connector
116 Bobby Dodd Way NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

  • East Campus Zone Managers
  • East Campus Unloading
  • East Parking Chauffeur

LLC West Commons - Curran Building
875 8th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

  • West Campus Zone Managers
  • West Campus Unloading
  • West Parking Chauffeur

CRC Parking Deck
750 Ferst Dr, Atlanta, GA 30332

  • Check-In Volunteer
  • Area Assistance
  • Check-In Chauffeur

Volunteer Area Office Check-in August 12-17

GT Connector

116 Boddy Dodd Way NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313

  • East Campus Volunteer

LLC West Commons - Curran Building

875 8th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

  • West Campus Volunteer

Old Gold Room - North Avenue Housing Office

120 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313

  • North Avenue Volunteers

Volunteer Early Move-in

Current residents who volunteer for at least two shifts (a minimum of one shift during Drive Thru Check-in Move-in) are eligible for early move-in at no additional cost. New, incoming students are not eligible. To apply, log in to your My Housing to complete the Fall Volunteer Move-in Request Form.

Please note: if current residents do not complete a minimum of two volunteer shifts, they will be assessed the early move-in fee.