OUF Volunteers
The Ontario Universities' Fair is a fair style exhibit of all 22 Ontario universities at the same place. This multi-day event has representatives from each institution at booths where prospective students and their supporters are able to get information about the Universities that interest them.
In order to provide prospective students with information about academic programs, student services an student life here at Trent, we are looking for representatives from across the University to volunteer for the OUF.
To register to participate in the 2024 Ontario Universities' Fair, please stay tuned for the volunteer registration link.
What to Expect
Transportation & Hotel Information
Volunteer Registration
Registration for faculty, staff and student volunteers is now open. Preregistration is required for the OUF due to safety procedures at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. To register for the OUF 2024, follow the link below:
Volunteer Information Session
We invite you to attend a training session to learn more about your role at the OUF and general event information. These sessions will be held in person.
Durham Information Sessions
- Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Location TBD)
- Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Location TBD)
Peterborough Information Sessions
- Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Location TBD)
- Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Location TBD)
Event Details
The Ontario Universities Fair is a two-day event that takes place in the heart of downtown Toronto.
Event Dates & Times
- Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- NOTE: Volunteer arrival time is 8:30 a.m.
Location
- Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
- Exhibit Halls D & E
- 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario
What to Bring
For a successful day at the OUF, we suggest each person bring the following items:
- Water bottle (Labeled with your name)
- Comfortable shoes
- Black or navy pants/bottoms
- Limit personal belongings (there will be a small, lockable area to store bags and jackets while staff are on the floor which will be located behind the booth.
Transportation & Hotel Information
Charter Bus
Complimentary transportation will be provided for volunteers, departing from Symons Campus, Traill College and Durham GTA campus. Registration for the bus is required and can be done so on your main volunteer registration. There will be a bus each day of the OUF.
Departure times and locations:
Trent University, Symons Campus
Gzowski College Bus Loop
5:30 a.m. Departure
Trent University, Traill College
London Street Entrance
5:45 a.m. Departure
Trent University, Durham GTA Campus
Building A, Main Entrance
6:45 a.m. Departure
The bus will depart the MTCC at 5:15 p.m. each day to head back to campus. Volunteers who are staying in Toronto on Saturday night are welcome to take the bus on Saturday morning and return Sunday night.
Personal Vehicles
Parking is available at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. It is recommended to park in the South Building, as it is closest to the OUF exhibit hall. More information on parking rates can be found at the MTCC Website.
Please note, expenses incurred by traveling to the MTCC on your own such as parking and mileage are not covered by Recruitment & Admissions.
For directions on how to get to the MTCC, please visit the MTCC Website.
Hotel
A limited number of hotel rooms are reserved for faculty, staff and student ambassadors who are volunteering for both days of the OUF. Rooms are allocated to ensure optimal program representation and on a first-come basis.
If you would like to inquire about reserving a room, please contact Gillian Zablan (gzablan@trentu.ca or x7524).
Those with confirmed reservations will be sent a detailed email regarding accommodation information closer to the event date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about Trent University's participation in OUF, please contact Gillian Zablan (gzablan@trentu.ca or x7524)