This internship is an educational experience facilitating the growth of the student interns. As a result of the internship, Orientation Leaders:

• Develop personal leadership goals for your own identity as a student leader on campus
• Facilitate group conversations that allow for effective and meaningful discussions
• Engage as a team player and a part of UVMs vibrant community
• Acquire and apply leadership skills through communication, decision-making, conflict management, and problem solving
• Understand and articulate the impact of social identity on personal experience
• Understand and appreciate self-reflection as a process of personal growth

OLs (regardless if you live on or off-campus) will have meals provided by on-campus dining during OL training and the New Student Orientation program. OLs who reside on campus will have free early move-in to accommodate for the training timeline.

In addition to professional development experience, OLs earn a $500 stipend before applicable taxes and fees.

All OLs receive free UVM Swag.

Here is what past Orientation Leaders had to say about their experience:

• “I really enjoyed the people I met and the confidence I built. I developed so many new relationships and many are still going strong! I feel more confident with campus and the resources on campus and confident sharing this with others. I also loved being able to bring energy, kindness, and comfort to students at various times. I really enjoyed working with them and making the transition easier!!”
• “I love orientation, it's helped me find my place and my people. It's a great way to practice leadership skills on campus and meet other students/leaders .”
• “I have so much pride in attending this university, and I loved being to share that to the incoming students. Much love to UVM!”
• “This experience meant SO MUCH to me and I genuinely wouldn't be the same person without it. It's crazy how much I grew in such a short period of time, and I've been able to apply the skills I gained from orientation to my TA position.”
• “Thank you for the opportunity, I really loved my team, my partner, my TL, and the sense of community all the OLs had!”