Volunteering

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

We’re proud to provide a variety of opportunities for students to get involved with SMUSA, and to volunteer on campus each and every year.

We’re currently accepting applications for the following volunteering opportunities:

Academic Committee Members
Sustainability Ambassadors
Sexual Violence Policy Action Team Members

If you’re interested in either of these opportunities, please apply using the corresponding online application form below. Please note that in either case, due to capacity, only successful applicants will be contacted.

SMUSA Academic Committee Online Application Form

The purpose of the Academic Committee is obtain student feedback on academic issues through engagement with students. Successful applicants will represent their faculty in order to bring forward problems and work on solutions to common academic concerns. If you are interested in joining, fill out the quick application form below. If you have any questions, please email our VP Academic, Bryn de Chastelain at [email protected]

Name*
Email*
Program of Study*
Year of Study*
Please briefly describe why you are interested in being on the Academic Committee?*
In your opinion, what is the most important academic issue at Saint Mary's?*
Unofficial Academic Transcript

Sustainability Ambassadors Online Application Form

Are you interested in the environment and sustainability? Do you have ideas for improving sustainability on campus? If so, we want your help! We are looking for volunteers to be Sustainability Ambassadors. The Sustainability Ambassadors will assist with all sustainable initiatives at SMUSA, and help with the creation of a new, modern sustainability policy. If you have any questions, please email our VP Equity & Wellness, Kevin Mullen at [email protected]

Name*
Email*
Program of Study*
Please briefly describe why you are interested in being a Sustainability Ambassador.*
What days of the week (and times) work best for you to meet on a regular basis?*

Opportunities List

HRM lists
http://www.halifax.ca/hrmyouth/volunteer/
http://www.halifax.ca/volunteerservices/

SMU DATABASE
http://www.smu.ca/administration/career/vol.html

YMCA of Halifax/Dartmouth- Mentoring

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Abilities Foundation (Easter Seals)
http://www.easterseals.ns.ca/

Alice Housing- Shelter
http://www.alicehousing.ca/

Adsum House- Shelter
http://www.adsumforwomen.org/content/volunteering

Independent Living Nova Scotia- mental and physical disabilities
http://www.ilns.ca/Content/Donate/Donate.htm

Out and About program- Tuesday afternoon drop-in sessions for people with various mental and physical disabilities; events and activities such as crafts, movie day, guest speakers. Volunteers needed. Contact ILNS or Carrigan Desjardins at [email protected]

Big Brothers Big Sisters- Mentoring
http://www.colchesterkids.ca/

Chebucto Boys and Girls Club- Mentoring
http://bgclub.chebucto.org/

SPCA- Animal
http://www.spcans.ca/

Bide Awhile- Animal
http://www.bideawhile.org

Canadian Blood Services- Health
http://www.blood.ca/

Ronald McDonald House
http://www.rmhhamilton.ca

FEED NS- Shelter/food
http://www.feednovascotia.ca/

Bryony House- Shelter
http://www.bryonyhouse.ca/

QEII- Health
http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/

Deaf Literacy Nova Scotia
http://www.dlns.ca/Volunteer%20Tutors/Deaf%20Literacy%20Nova%20Scotia%20…

Make-A-Wish Foundation
http://www.makeawish.ca/get_involved/volunteer

Hospice Society
http://www.hospicehalifax.com/

Habitat for Humanity
http://www.habitat.ca/