Fourteen students call from campus each night, Sunday through Thursday, for several weeks during each semester. Student callers are trained and supervised for the position and are paid at a rate above the federal minimum wage with immediate opportunities for pay raises. All Niagara students are eligible to work the Phonathon since employment is not a form of financial aid. Phonathon employment offers more than just a paycheck. As front-line ambassadors for the university, employees gain valuable experience in customer service and basic fundraising skills.
Students have the opportunity to compete for nightly prizes, pay raises and team incentives.
Several students have made important networking contacts with alumni who aided them in their job searches. Many others use their Phonathon experience as a reference for positions on campus, summer jobs and post-graduate employment.