ÐÓ°É´«Ã½

Team ÐÓ°É´«Ã½

Call for students, faculty, staff and retirees

ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University will be an exciting hub of activity from Aug. 8-25 when thousands of athletes, coaches, officials and spectators will join our community for the 2025 Canada Games. This is a unique opportunity to provide a warm welcome to St. John’s campus and to give prospective students a memorable experience. The deadline for submissions June 13, 2025.

The survey is now closed. If you have questions about participating, please contact our office.

Available Roles

Team ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ will support outreach activities and our parking plan on St. John’s campus. Each role requires two hours of time to participate. A limited number of roles are available. 

Showcase ambassadors

In the spirit of ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University’s centennial, help us to showcase campuses, programs and people that make ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University special. Each day of the Games, different units/departments will host the official Team ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Canada Games booth, located in an outdoor location (weather pending) near the Queen Elizabeth II Library. Ambassadors will interact with campus visitors, share information about ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ and assist booth hosts with planned activities and giveaways. Shifts are expected to run as follows:

  • 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Parking stewards

Parking stewards will be our MVPs of the Games. They’ll work with Campus Enforcement and Patrol to help manage parking lots and ensure access for those with permits. These two-hour shifts will run from Monday to Friday throughout the Games. Shifts are expected to run as follows: 

  • 8 a.m.-10 a.m.
  • 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

The benefits

You’ll also be on the frontline of Games activities taking place on St. John’s campus, helping to present a welcoming and positive presence for people from across Canada. With your help, the Canada Games will be a wonderful experience for everyone involved!

All Team ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ participants will receive training, plus a Team ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ t-shirt and hat.

Important details

We encourage interested faculty and staff to work with your manager to ensure your participation in Team ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ activities aligns with your unit’s operational needs during the Games.

Team ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ roles are not affiliated with the  and are not eligible for ÐÓ°É´«Ã½â€™s Volunteer Leave.

The survey is now closed. If you have questions about participating, please