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start an evolution with UBC
The University of British Columbia's start an evolution campaign aims to raise $1.5 billion dollars for students, research and community engagement and to double the number of alumni involved annually in the life of the university by 2015.
How can you get involved?
Add your drive, enthusiasm and support to the students and researchers at UBC. Renew your alumni ties, get involved or make a donation.
Volunteer Opportunities
What UBC Alumni Volunteers Do
Mary Taitt, PhD’78
UBC’s Crane Library provides visually impaired students with audio recorded materials. It is sustained by volunteers like Mary Taitt.
Helping Students Choose the Right Path
Carmen Lee, BA’01
Carmen Lee loves her job, and volunteers to help students find the same level of satisfaction in their future careers.
From Fairytales to Fundraising
Rory Green, BA’10
Childhood dreams and the realities of life don’t always match, but Rory Green, BA’10, knows all about happily-ever-afters.
Volunteer Opportunities
Alumni Weekend 2012 Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for a fun and easy way to get involved on campus? Come volunteer for Alumni Weekend 2012! Alumni Weekend is an annual event that invites UBC alumni back to Point Grey Campus for a day of exciting lectures and classes (without quizzes!), tours of the newest buildings on campus, a chance to reunite with old friends, and much more! There are over 60 sessions happening throughout the day and we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to help make the day a success. Sign up online today!
For more information, you can reach Carman Lam at alumni.weekend@ubc.ca or at 604-822-0515.
Farm Friend – Intergenerational Landed Learning Project
The Intergenerational Landed Learning on the Farm Project is a unique initiative of the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia, with its focus on agriculture and food as the link between a healthy environment and human well-being.
Farm Friend volunteers work in pairs (generally one senior and one younger volunteer) to mentor elementary children (ages 8-12) in growing food in raised garden beds at the UBC Farm.
Production Narrator for Access & Diversity at UBC
Access & Diversity works with the University to create an inclusive living and learning environment in which all students can thrive. We provide leadership in examining policies, processes, and programs through the lens of diversity. We work with students, staff, and faculty to build a community for all.
The Crane Library, Access & Diversity UBC is seeking volunteers to narrate academic materials for persons with print disabilities. The over 7,000 volunteer hours our narrators give each year, enable us to narrate and produce clients’ books in a timely and professional manner.
Volunteer with the Faculty of Science
Whether you’re in industry, academia, government or business, you have a unique story. By sharing your experiences, either as a mentor, speaker, or co-op employer, you can provide students with invaluable insight that will help them choose their own path in science.
UBC Botanical Garden
As of mid-2010, the Garden has initiated a volunteer program for people who wish to make occasional contributions of time to the Garden. The Garden is developing a list of volunteer opportunities, so if you have a few hours per week to commit or the ability to help with the occasional weekend event, we’re interested in hearing from you!
Interested in becoming more involved with the garden? Join our volunteer list to learn about opportunities as they arise.
Got a volunteer opportunity you want to promote on this page? Send us the details to attract educated, energetic and experienced volunteers.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Please search Careers Online for other current alumni volunteer opportunities. Register today and visit regularly as Faculties, Student Groups and Campus Attractions post new volunteer positions weekly.
Best of luck.
About Careers Online
Career Services and Alumni Affairs have partnered to offer UBC alumni an easy way to find volunteer opportunities on campus and beyond.
CareersOnline now hosts volunteer opportunities with Alumni Affairs and other on-campus organizations that are specifically seeking UBC alumni.
How to Volunteer with Careers Online
- Follow the opportunity links provided, or visit https://ubc-csm.symplicity.com/students/
- If you have not already logged in, you will need to enter your Campus-Wide Login (CWL) username and password. If you do not already have a CWL, you can easily create one.
- After logging in, you will be directed to the volunteering opportunity.
- Read the details of the position, then follow the instructions at the top of the right column (under ‘How To Apply’) to apply for the position.
How to Register for Careers Online
- Go to https://shibboleth-ubc-csm.symplicity.com/sso/
- If you do not already have a Campus-Wide Login (CWL), you will need to create one.
- Complete the CWL sign-up form. You will need your UBC student number and Student Service Centre password to verify your identity.
- Once you receive your CWL username and password, you can login to CareersOnline.
- During your first visit to CareersOnline, you will be asked to fill out a short registration form.
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