Parents Council Committees and Volunteer Opportunities

Parents Council committees work throughout the year to support the work and initiatives of the Carolina Parents Council and New Student & Family Programs. Many committees also gather during the bi-annual meetings to meet with University administrators in their respective area and discuss ways in which the Council can support the needs of the institution. Below is a description of the Carolina Parents Council’s current committees. Parents Council members are encouraged to assist with a committee where and when possible.

COMMUNICATIONS

• This new committee is currently being developed.
• Primarily it will work to share information from the Carolina Parents Council to all Carolina Families.
• Additionally, it may advise and support ongoing programmatic efforts from New Student & Family Programs to all Carolina Families.

ENDOWMENT

• This new committee is currently being developed.
• Primarily it will support the strategies and initiatives in promoting donations and involvement with the Carolina Parents Council Endowment

GRANT AWARDS 

• This new committee is currently being developed.
• Primarily it will support and enhance the annual Carolina Parents Council Grant Awards Program.

MEMBERSHIP & RECRUITMENT

• Creates a plan and strategies to welcome new families to the Carolina Parents Council in conjunction with the NSFP office
• Reaches out to Carolina family members and involve them in the Carolina community
• Shares the work of the Carolina Parents Council with all Carolina Families

VOLUNTEERS

• Works with NSFP and the Carolina Parents Council to plan, create, and organize  family volunteers to assist with related family programs
• Events and activities currently include:
  • Providing information for families and recruiting for the Council at the Orientation Information Fair (June - August)
  • Staffing select events at Carolina Family Weekend to greet and welcome families back to campus (typically September or October)
  • Supporting University Career Services and their efforts to provide career-related mentorship and guidance for students (ongoing)