Volunteer for Homecoming
We need YOU! Staff, faculty and community members help make Homecoming run smoothly.
Homecoming is a time for the entire NDSU community to celebrate our contributions as a top 100 public research university while enjoying successful athletics in a great community.
The Homecoming Committee is seeking volunteers Sept. 28 - Oct. 3, 2026. Please consider volunteering for one or more shifts throughout the week.
Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
Homecoming Kick Off
Monday, Sept. 28
11:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Serve ice cream.
Inauguration Processional & Lunch
Thursday, Oct. 1
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Direct external attendees to ceremony/lunch parking in T-2 lot. Monitor lot and direct overflow to T and TA lots as needed.
- Help processional participants park in their specified lot and ensure no one else parks in those spots.
- Store and return personal items for processional participants.
- Serve meal, assist at beverage station, greet attendees and/or clean tables.
Blood Drive
Thursday, Oct. 1
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Check in donors.
Bison Trivia
Thursday, Oct. 1
7-8 p.m.
Track points for trivia participants.
Bison Bash
Friday, Oct. 2
3:45-6:30 p.m.
Assist with event activities.
Parade
Friday, Oct. 2
4:45-7:15 p.m.
Assist with traffic and crowd control and parade cleanup.
Student Tailgate
Saturday, Oct. 3
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Help with setup, serving food and event support.
NDSU Volunteer Passport
Homecoming is another opportunity to volunteer. Complete five of the nine volunteer experiences during the academic year to be recognized as an NDSU Volunteer Champion!
