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Hokie Helpers is the kick-off event to Hokie Hi. Hokie Helpers represent the Virginia Tech community of students, faculty, and staff who volunteer their time to help on move-in days, when more than 9,000 students will move in to the campus residence halls.

Hokie Helpers' smiles, muscles, and goodwill set the stage for a successful and stress-free move-in. Volunteers will help empty vehicles, move items from the street to the rooms, provide information, and welcome new students and families!

Hokie Helpers volunteers receive a ticket to the Hokie Hi picnic on Sunday, August 26.

When:

7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 22, 2012 through Saturday, August 25, 2012.

Three shifts are available:

• morning from 7:00 to 11:30 a.m.;
• mid-day from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.;
• and afternoon from 1:30 to 6:00 p.m.

The morning shift will include set up time, while the afternoon shift will include take down.

How:

By volunteering to help unload cars, carry items to the rooms,
give information, hand out water, or provide logistical support, while smiling and being part of the welcoming team.

Who:

All faculty, staff, returning students, or organizations.

Where:

On campus near the residence halls.

Why blue and white instead of maroon and orange?

We all know that maroon and orange are the perfect color combination for Hokies, but on opening weekend Hokie Helpers would be difficult to spot in the sea of maroon, with all the alumni, parents, returning and new students, Blacksburg residents, and others coming to campus.

Questions?

Review the frequently asked questions or email us at hokiehelpers@vt.edu