Get involved
Get involved on campus
Resources
Reading break volunteer opportunities
Join other UBC students in making a difference in the community by volunteering during fall or spring Reading Week and over the Winter Break. Opportunities are open to all current students, no previous experience required. Volunteering during reading week allows you to build connections, gain experience, and help strengthen your community!
Registration is now closed, please check back with us in the fall for more opportunities.
UBCO Student Job Board
Community members on and off campus often post positions on our Job Board.
Grow your community on campus
Get involved with your Student Union
SUO of UBC Student Associations
Clubs and course unions are great ways to explore your areas of interest on campus.
Clubs provide an opportunity to connect with groups of students who share your interests.
Course unions are groups of students studying the same major who develop programs and activities that relate to your degree.
SUO of UBC COMMITTEES
There are a variety of ways to get involved with your Students’ Union. Committees include Campaigns Committee, Campus Life Committee, Oversight Committee, Policy Committee, Student Association Funding Committee, and Ad Hoc Committees.
Volunteer on campus
Did you know there are more than 600 student volunteer positions available on campus?
Options are available for students from all academic programs and areas of interest, no matter what level of previous work experience you may have. Volunteering on campus can help you develop skills, build your resume, give back to the community, and network with campus partners—all in one place.
General inquiries
Volunteering provides students with valuable career-related work experience through opportunities to get involved, gain practical training, and participate in professional development within a vibrant volunteer community. Learn more about volunteer opportunities for UBCO students by filling out the form below.
Community Service Learning
Get involved with off-campus community organizations while benefiting from UBC guidance and support.
Get involved off campus
Getting involved off campus allows you not only to explore a larger variety of opportunities, it allows you to explore more specific opportunities as well. Join community programs to learn more about yourself, who is in your community, and what sparks your passion.
Resources
Kelowna Community Resources
Kelowna Community Resources is a community agency created to provide information about events and activities in the Okanagan, as well as bring together not-for-profit agencies with the volunteers that would best match them. Check out their online volunteer opportunities database.
DoSomeGood
DoSomeGood is a Community Engagement platform that brings volunteers, charitable organizations, and businesses together to build stronger and more connected communities. Visit the website to learn how you can make a collective impact.
Student Job Board
Outside organizations are directed to the UBC Job Board to post jobs and volunteer opportunities so this is a great place to check out often.
Castanet
Castanet is a local website that includes many active job and volunteer listings.
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