Don roles are open to full-time upper year students. Preference is given to those who have lived in a post-secondary residence.
Don applications are open for the 2025/26 academic year.
Residence Dons are a one-stop shop for all things residence, providing support to students and directing them to relevant resources. Residence Dons are responsible for maintaining the safety and security of residence through performing rounds and responding in an on-call capacity. Residence Dons facilitate the Residence Curriculum to assist students in building independence, resilience, and emotional intelligence. Residence Dons also facilitate the social aspects of their communities, hosting events for students to get to know each other.
Dons of Activities (DAs) are placed throughout the residence community. In addition to their general Residence Life Staff responsibilities, DAs are dedicated to running energetic social programs in residence. DAs work as a team to plan inclusive, all-ages events for residence students, and serve as a liaison with the Residence Action Council to maximize the quality, quantity, and variety of event opportunities for residence students.
Residence Education Dons are experienced Residence Life Staff members who assist in the implementation of the Residence Curriculum. They support the curriculum by hosting office hours for Residence Dons to discuss the facilitation of House/Hall/Court/Block Meetings and Intentional Conversations. Residence Education Dons are also responsible for hosting and/or facilitating a variety of Campus Partner Workshops for all residence students. Residence Education Dons work collectively with Residence Dons and the Residence Life Management Team to integrate feedback into the continued development of the Residence Curriculum.
Please note: Successful applicants must be full-time Brock students who have an academic average of 65 per cent or more in their top four credits at the end of the 2025 Winter term. If selected, you will be required to have Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification, More Feet on the Ground training, the University’s AODA training tutorial and any other mandated Brock University training prior to assuming RLS responsibilities.
The final number of available positions will be determined when information on occupancy becomes available.
Why join the team?
“Being part of Residence Life Staff has given me the opportunity to grow as a role model and make students from all backgrounds feel welcomed.”
–Jacqueline, Area Don
“Interacting with students and staff to create a welcoming environment for everyone who lives in residence is a very fulfilling experience where I get to make a positive impact on the lives of others.”
– Stefan, Area Don
“I’m proud to be part of a community that empowers students to reach their full potential.”
– Irene, Area Don
“I love being on the Residence Life Staff because it’s a community where I’ve grown as a leader while making meaningful connections with students from diverse backgrounds.”
–Daniel, Don of Activities
“This team has helped me become a better leader and helped me understand how to connect people with resources that will benefit them.”
Austin, Area Don
“This role has allowed me to learn new skills, enhance my leadership, and embody positive role modeling for others.”
– Sarah, Area Don
