Volunteering Opportunities

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1 Hello #MUNVolunteers! Here is the first Newsletter from the SVB of the semester! As always, there are tons of volunteer/pd opportunities! If you would like anything added to next week's listserv, please visit our website to fill out the online form at Registration has opened up for the VIP Winter stream! You will be able to register by going to For platinum level participants, there is a separate application process noted in the platinum page on our website! Registration Deadline for all levels is January 26th! Want something added to the SVB Weekly? Go to our website and refer to the tab SVB Weekly to have something submitted to the newsletter! Volunteering Opportunities CNIB Vision Mate Program See below Canadian Red Cross See below/attached Volunteer and get involved with CHMR-FM See below The Dream Fund Ticket Kiosk Volunteer Avalon Mall See below The Lantern See below/attached Scouts Canada See below Neighbourhood Centre - Call for volunteers! See below Buckmaster s Circle Community Centre Volunteer Tutors See below St. John s Youth Social Justice Society See below

2 St. John s Native Friendship Centre s Family Resource Program Volunteers See below Heart & Stroke Door to Door Canvassing See below Bicycle Newfoundland & Labrador (BNL) See below Muslim Student Association- Volunteers for weekly Friday prayer setup See below Memorial Students Offering Support (SOS) See below School-Based Mentors See below Professional Development 1ON1 The Commons Library Research Assistance Study Skills Clinic See below Free mental health first aid training for students, faculty and staff See below The Skills and Careers You Can Get With a Science Degree- Workshop See below Science Career Talk: Careers in Health Services See below A MOVER. A SHAKER. A SOCIAL CHANGE MAKER. IMPACT 2018 Registration now open! See below Unlock your SUPERPOWERS on Feb. 3 at the Memorial Student Leadership Conference See below Other News/Events CCRW Partners program See below Share a ride use Rideshare on my.mun.ca See below HALA, an Iranian Martial Art See below CBC Radio Peter Gzowski Internship 2018 See below Volunteering Opportunities!

3 1. Students Older than Average The MUN Students Union currently operates seven resource centres. A resource centre is a safe meeting space, an information and knowledge source, and a peer support network within the university community. We are providing a safe meeting space, an information and knowledge source, and a peer support network within the university community for older students. The Students Older than Average resource centre is looking for volunteers! sotaatmun@gmail.com or visit UC 6013 for more info! 2. CNIB Vision Mate Program CNIB is recruiting volunteers for the Vision Mate program in Newfoundland! As a Vision Mate, you ll be matched with someone with vision loss in your area for just a couple hours a week to help them with everyday activities; like social visits, assistance with organizing, running errands, reading, going for walks, and keeping active in the community! For more information or to become a vision mate, contact Paige English at ext or paige.english@cnib.ca

4 3. Canadian Red Cross Interested in being part of the largest humanitarian organization in the world? Apply to become a Red Cross volunteer today! The Canadian Red Cross is currently recruiting for its Disaster Management and Community Health programs in the St. John s and surrounding area. If you are: looking for opportunities to give back to your community, meet new people and have new experiences

5 seeking professional development opportunities to build skills and training looking for an internship experience that aligns with your education path then the Red Cross could be the right place for you. Some positions are short in duration while others require a longer commitment. The time, location and skill requirements vary from job to job. A representative from Red Cross will work with you to gain an understanding of your volunteer expectations and determine if there is a volunteer job match for you. When you become a volunteer with the Red Cross, your volunteer engagement experience is important to us. We invest in our volunteers through training to maximize learning and development opportunities, limit risk and stand out as the preferred volunteer agency of choice. Volunteers are the heart of the Canadian Red Cross. More than 20,000 Red Cross volunteers share their time and skills to help others every day. Volunteers represent more than 70% of our Red Cross workforce. They contribute at all levels of the organization and work side by side with staff in support of the Society s mission. Many of our volunteers hold leadership roles within the organization. Red Cross refers to volunteers and staff collectively as our workforce and is committed to supporting this culture through policies and professional practices built on a solid Volunteer Management Cycle foundation. VRS@redcross.ca 4. Volunteer and get involved with CHMR-FM CHMR is Newfoundland and Labrador's only campus/community radio station, operating out of studios on the Memorial University campus in St. John's and broadcasting both on the FM dial as well as online where it can be accessed around the world. CHMR is a community access radio station that operates with a large staff of volunteers producing a broad range of programming. Our volunteers are both students and community members, and range in age from high school students to retired professionals. Programs include everything from music (of various genres) to news/documentary and current affairs issue-based programming.

6 CHMR is constantly looking for new volunteers in the community who are interested in getting involved with the work that we do! No experience is necessary besides a desire to learn radio skills and share those skills with the community. All training is provided. Getting involved with CHMR can be an exciting way to learn new skills, to have fun while exploring your passions and interests, or to explore a possible new career! CHMR is one of the province's only hands-on training environments for radio-broadcasting and radio-journalism and many of our volunteers go on to forge exciting professional careers in these fields. Some of the programming we produce is syndicated nationally and internationally and broadcast on other stations around the world. If you're interested in learning more, or getting involved, please contact CHMR Program Director Hans Rollmann at chmrpd@gmail.com. Membership/involvement with CHMR is free for MUN students, but there is a $20 annual membership fee for non-students.

7 5. The Dream Fund Ticket Kiosk Volunteer Avalon Mall About the Position: The Ticket Kiosk Volunteer will be responsible for selling tickets from our Avalon Mall kiosk at prime hours during the week and completing the required data entry. They will take direction from the Sales Coordinator, helping to ensure coverage of the kiosk during most Mall Hours. The Volunteer may also be required to perform necessary administrative or other duties for The Dream Fund from time-to-time. The Sales Coordinator will use the availability you provide in your application to create a Volunteer Coverage Schedule for the Avalon Mall Kiosk. About The Dream Fund: The Dream Fund is a registered Canadian charity that makes dreams come true for sick children in Newfoundland & Labrador. Founded in 2007 by William Short at the age of 14, we ve been working hard to make a difference. To date we have made dreams come true for 31 children, delivering everything from ipads and digital camera to home theatres and complete bedroom makeovers. For more information or to sign up see this link here: 6. The Lantern 7. Scouts Canada

8 Hey Student Volunteers! Do you Enjoy the outdoors? Have the desire to learn new skills? Like to make new friends? Want to play a role in developing the next generation of youth? If you said yes to any of the above then you have found the right place! Scouts Canada is looking for some new faces to volunteer with our Groups in the St. John s-area (and beyond)! We are Canada s leading youth organization. Scouts have a lot of fun discovering new things and experiences they wouldn t have elsewhere. Along the way they develop into capable, confident and well-rounded individuals, better prepared for success in the world. Scouting offers a world where you can discover the best in yourself and the best in others. The Scouts Canada program is open to BOTH boys and girls, ages 5-26, with age-specific programming (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, etc.). To ensure the success of these programs, we need the support of dedicated volunteers, just like you! Many of our current groups could benefit from additional volunteers, willing to dedicate approximately hours/month to the program, generally from September-June, and some groups offer occasional summer activities. There are 14 groups in the St. John s area that you could join, including a new French Language Group that is in development. If you re interested in starting your adventure with Scouts Canada, contact William Short at william.short@scouts.ca or call To learn more about Scouts Canada visit 8. Neighbourhood Centre - Call for volunteers!

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10 9. Buckmaster s Circle Community Centre Volunteer Tutors Buckmaster s Circle Community Centre is looking for 1-2 volunteers that would like to assist with homework! The program runs from 3:30-5:30 Mondays and Wednesdays and those who are fluent in math are particularly needed for this program. For more information contact Sarah Osmond at sarah@bmcc.nf.ca or ext St. John s Youth Social Justice Society With the start of the new semester, the St. John s Youth Social Justice Society is looking forward to another eventful year! If you are passionate about helping fundraise for charitable causes, being part of our annual social justice awareness event "Know The Truth", or general volunteering in the community, we d love to have you! Please feel free to contact us, we are here for everyone and anyone! We d be happy to hear any and all ideas as we are always growing and looking to help. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to us at: stjohnsyouthsocialjustice@gmail.com anytime.thanks so much for your support!!! 11. St. John s Native Friendship Centre s Family Resource Program Volunteers

11 The St. John s Native Friendship Centre s Family Resource Program is in desperate need of one or two volunteers. We can use different volunteers for various tasks, but are most in need of child minding volunteers for our Breathe parent program which operates on Monday evenings from 5-7pm. Volunteers would come and interact/supervise children (newborn-age 6) in a separate room from parents for a 2 hour time period. Parents are still available if there are any issues but volunteers are expected to set up any activities they have planned, interact with children in a play-based learning setting, feed them snack and clean up after program.

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14 13. Bicycle Newfoundland & Labrador (BNL) Boost your resume with valuable marketing/communications experience! Bicycle Newfoundland and Labrador (BNL), a non-profit, member based organization with the mandate to promote cycling within Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking a volunteer Communications Assistant! The Communications Assistant position requires skills in communications, public relations, social media/blogging and reports to the Director of Marketing/Communications. This is an exciting time to join the BNL team since cycling is gaining momentum in the province and the organization is a rapidly growing one. Interested parties are asked to president@bnl.nf.ca. 14. Muslim Student Association- Volunteers for weekly Friday prayer setup Hello to all brothers and sisters, Want to get involved every week for at least 1 hour? MSA helps to organize the Friday prayer for Muslim brothers and sisters at the MUN chapel. The prayer starts from 1:10 pm and finishes by 1:45 pm, but in order for the prayer to take place there is a setup and organization needed. We are looking for 2-3 volunteers every week for at least one hour to help us out for the set-up. For further information or any questions, feel free to us at msa@mun.ca or visit our website: Memorial Students Offering Support (SOS) We are Memorial SOS a chapter that helps students to raise marks with Exam-AID sessions that raise money to help raise roofs for marginalized communities around the world. We are looking for volunteers in all levels and forms; from executive members to general volunteers to tutors. If you are interested please contact sosmemorial@gmail.com 16. School-Based Mentors Got 1 lunch hour per week to spare? Why not spend it with a child in school? Big Brothers Big Sisters is recruiting mentors for In-School Mentoring, Go Girls and Game On programs. Find out more at or call 368-KIDS (5437) Professional/Personal Development 1. Study Skills Clinic

15 An interactive study skills clinic offered each semester for graduate students who are encountering difficulties with academic coursework. These drop-in sessions provide an opportunity for students to discuss their concerns with a psychologist and develop strategies to meet their academic needs. Ongoing each semester Location: Counselling Centre, University Centre, UC 5000 More info: 2. Free mental health first aid training for students, faculty and staff Starting later this month, Student Residences will offer free mental health first aid training to all students, faculty and staff. This two-day course is offered eight times throughout and is available on the following dates: Sept ; Oct ; Oct ; Nov ; Jan ; Jan ; Feb ; Mar Register for the course here. 3. The Skills and Careers You Can Get With a Science Degree- Workshop When: Thursday, January.18th, 2018 Time : 12 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. Location : Dean of Science Office, Chemistry Building (C-2001) There are many career prospects in the field of science. We all have skills that are transferable to many types of opportunities. Come learn about the many careers out there, the skills you have gained that employers look for and what you can do with them! sciencematters@mun.ca to register for this workshop. For more workshops/ events or to book an appointment with a science career advisor, please visit: 4. Science Career Talk: Careers in Health Services When : February.7th, 2018 Where : The Landing, University Centre (UC 3018) Time : 12pm-1:30pm

16 On Wednesday, February.7th, 2018 there will be a Careers in Health Services Talk for science students and graduates whereby science alumni working in the health services industry will speak about the career paths they have pursued and how they have navigated their job search. Since many jobs are not publicly advertised, networking often plays a major role in how students and graduates find jobs and careers that fit their interests and values. To learn more about the speakers/to register, please visit: For more events, workshops or to book an appointment with a career adviser, please visit: 5. Science Career Talk: Careers in Health Services When: February.7th, 2018 Where: The Landing, University Centre (UC 3018) Time: 12pm-1:30pm On Wednesday, February.7th, 2018 there will be a Careers in Health Services Talk for science students and graduates whereby science alumni working in the health services industry will speak about the career paths they have pursued and how they have navigated their job search. Since many jobs are not publicly advertised, networking often plays a major role in how students and graduates find jobs and careers that fit their interests and values. To learn more about the speakers/to register, please visit: For more events, workshops or to book an appointment with a career adviser, please visit: 6. A MOVER. A SHAKER. A SOCIAL CHANGE MAKER. IMPACT 2018 Registration now open! The IMPACT certificate is a non-credit, eight-module program designed to educate and inspire potential social change makers. This program focuses not only on the business aspect of social enterprise but also the social responsibility and justice that these types of organizations stand for. The modules are designed to have participants understand the technical aspects of social enterprise and entrepreneurship as well as promote innovative thinking towards solutions to persisting social and environmental issues. The Winter 2018 program takes place Mondays and

17 Wednesdays, 3-5pm, starting on January 22nd. This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students of Memorial University of all disciplines and backgrounds. Register here: Session Schedule: January 22 Social Innovation January 24 Social Enterprise 101 January 29 An Idea and a Team January 31 Measuring Social Impact February 5 Mapping the System February 7 Power and Partnerships February 12 Jam Session February 14 Pitching the Idea February 26 Presentations

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19 7. Unlock your SUPERPOWERS on Feb. 3 at the Memorial Student Leadership Conference Discover your strengths and use them to further your personal, academic, and professional goals with fellow students at SUPERPOWERS. This conference is designed for Memorial undergraduate and graduate students and runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on February 3rd at the new undergraduate Medical school on the St. John's campus. Other News/Events 1. CCRW Partners Program New Graduate? MUN Alumni? Student Looking for a part time or summer job? We can probably help! Let's chat! Contact me today to book an appointment or to find out more information!! CCRW Partners Program is a National employment service designed to support job seekers with

20 self-disclosed disabilities; which means we do not require any medical documentation. We support job seekers with visible and invisible disabilities including physical, mental health, learning, developmental/intellectual, motor skills, visual, speaking, hearing and other and employers in advancing inclusive employment. We provide job search services, and return to work programming with the use of wage subsidy, short term training, and accommodation supports. Contact me today at or so that we can help you reach your employment goals! Employment Coordinator: Jordan Chafe Share a ride use Rideshare on my.mun.ca Rideshare, an online service for members of the St. John s campus and Marine Institute communities, is available on my.mun.ca. Students, staff and faculty can sign up to look for or offer a ride. Log in at and go to the general page to find the Rideshare button. Contact sustain@mun.ca for more information. 3. HALA, an Iranian Martial Art My name is Meisam Amani. I am a martial art Instructor and I am very interested in introducing an Iranian martial art, named HALA to Memorial University. I have been teaching HALA since 2008 under several high-level instructors, and have an international certificate to teach martial art. I would like to teach HALA and instruct MUN students. No experience is required and the classes are free. You will also get free uniform if you attend regularly Some students have already joined. However, I need to promote the group so we can get a better place and probably some equipment from the university. You can find me with black clothes at the gym, near the heavy bag at the following times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 to 8:30 pm. Please contact me if you are interested, or have questions/concerns. ma3780@mun.ca

21 Tel: (709) Facebook: HALA Martial Art_Canada 4. CBC Radio Peter Gzowski Internship 2018 Are you in your final year? Do you want a career in radio, journalism or communications? Join the team at CBC radio! Deadline to apply is noon on Friday, February 2nd, For more information avkeating@mun.ca. 5. Go Abroad Fair Thinking about adding international travel to your University experience? The Winter 2018 Go Abroad Fair is Wednesday January 24th from 12:15-13:30 in The Landing, UC All students who wish to apply to study, work or complete a field school abroad are encouraged to attend. Join our event on Facebook here:

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