V.I.P. Initiative
Volunteers Inspiring Purpose (V.I.P.) is WGEC’s purpose-driven volunteer and leadership program. It empowers students to serve as change agents—leading with compassion, acting with intention, and inspiring an equitable, safer, and inclusive campus culture.
- Volunteer: Be a proactive change maker committed to cultivating safer, more just, and affirming spaces on campus.
- Inspiring: Through your engagement, spark action, model leadership, and empower others with compassion and purpose.
- Purpose: Serve intentionally, grounded in equity, empathy, and the vision of a world where all identities belong.
As a V.I.P., you'll:
- Engage in purposeful leadership and advocacy activities
- Enhance event planning and communication skills
- Build meaningful connections across campus
- Cultivate empathy, active listening, and equity-driven teamwork
All ODU students are welcome! V.I.P. embraces individuals across identities, backgrounds, and experiences who are currently enrolled and eager to foster positive campus change.
Get Involved
- Join at any time — fill out the
- Participate in an information session to select your commitment tier and learn how you can contribute meaningfully.
V.I.P. Tier Pathway
Attend 3 WGEC events + volunteer in 4; receive a Certificate of Participation.
Semester-level: 3 events + 2 trainings + volunteer in 5; earn certificate + WGEC swag basket.
Year-long: 3 events + 2 trainings + 5 volunteer events, plus planning/facilitation and peer support; receive leadership certificate, grad cord, recommendation letter, and swag.
Select seniors/alums engaging in policy, projects, or research; access all previous benefits plus professional endorsement and recognition on our website/social media.
Attend 3 WGEC events + volunteer in 4; receive a Certificate of Participation.
Semester-level: 3 events + 2 trainings + volunteer in 5; earn certificate + WGEC swag basket.
Year-long: 3 events + 2 trainings + 5 volunteer events, plus planning/facilitation and peer support; receive leadership certificate, grad cord, recommendation letter, and swag.
Select seniors/alums engaging in policy, projects, or research; access all previous benefits plus professional endorsement and recognition on our website/social media.
Building for Belonging
V.I.P. volunteers are bridge-builders. They help WGEC identify gaps—spotting under-addressed campus needs, speaking up, and leading initiatives that uplift and unite our community.
Make an Impact
Ready to become a V.I.P. and elevate your purpose through leadership? Click below to apply!