UBC has a zillion of involvement opportunities for students to participate in both on and off campus clubs, conferences, peer programs, undergraduate societies, work study positions…. How do you know where to start? Or which ones to pursue?
This site aims to connect you with various opportunities to get involved on campus. There are two things to keep in mind when choosing how you want to shape your involvement on campus:
- “Choose well, not all”. Don’t go overboard and get over-involved that you let your priorities slip away from you. Think about WHY you want to get involved and select an opportunity that is aligned with your future goals or interests.
- “Challenge yourself”. We all have a tendency to gravitate towards getting involved in areas with which we are comfortable. Research has shown that the most learning is acquired when we challenge ourselves to go beyond our own comfort zones. Try to choose involvement opportunities that you are not as familiar with and wouldn’t naturally choose. You might be surprised at what you discover! You can also visit the Centre for Student Involvement for more involvement opportunities on campus.
1. Submit abstracts for the Exercise Physiologists of Western Canada 2012 Conference!
The EPOWC is a conference where undergraduate and graduate students in Exercise Physiology have an opportunity to present their research in a relaxing environment and obtain constructive feedback. It is also an opportunity for faculty from Western Canadian Universities to gather professionally and socially and provides excellent networking opportunities.
The EPOWC 2012 Organizing Committee invites students to submit abstracts for 10-minute oral presentations. There are prizes awarded for the best presentations in each student category. The abstract deadline is July 2, 2012. Abstracts should have a title, author names, and author affiliations (presenting author just be a student). Abstracts should be no more than 320 words, submitted in Microsoft Word format only, and with your name in the filename (eg. yourname_abstract.docx)
2. Rehab Job Fair: June 16th, 2012!
We are inviting physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology as well as kinesiology students to attend free of charge. It will be held Saturday, June 16th 2012 1-4pm at the Thea Koerner Graduate Centre on campus. We cannot guarantee how many Kinesiology job opportunities there will be, but we are hoping to attract various health authorities, private practice clinics, and other public sectors to attend. Once the final list of employers are confirmed, we will be sending out another information sheet as well as an RSVP for students to let us know if they will be attending. For more information, please email rehabjobfair@gmail.com.
3. Caregiver(s) needed for a young lady with Rett’s syndrome.
Caregiver(s) are needed as soon as possible for a young lady with special needs living in Richmond, B.C. These are part-time positions that are ideal for students. If you are a positive and upbeat person that is willing to work with this young lady and her fantastic team of caregivers, apply today! You do not need prior experience with people with special needs to be considered for this position. To learn more about Rett’s Syndrome and how to apply, click here.
4. Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a slow pitch coach!
Vancouver Coastal Health is currently in need of slow pitch coaches to assist with a summer program serving youth who are getting involved in the sport as a form of rehabilitation and community integration. Volunteers are required from May-August 2012, once a week. If you are interested in learning more about the position or applying, click here.
5. Apply for a UBC College of Health Disciplines scholarship today!
The UBC College of Health Disciplines is pleased to present the 2012 list of awards and scholarships available to UBC students enrolled in health disciplines at UBC (including Kinesiology). Awards of particular interest to Kinesiology students include, but are not limited to: the Harold F and Anne Bedner Uphill Scholarship, the First Nations Scholarship, the John H.V. Gilbert Interprofessional Scholarship and the Jessie Gordon McCarthy Scholarship. Further details and nomination forms are available on the website at http://www.chd.ubc.ca/awards-and-scholarships. The application deadline is May 22nd and the winners will be notified in September 2012.
6. Baseball Coach wanted!
A Richmond boys spring baseball team is in need of a mentor/coach as soon as possible! The successful candidate would be co-coaching a team of 10-11 year olds twice a week with weekly games. The coaching would begin in the second week of March and continue into early June. Baseball/softball experience is not necessary but would be helpful. A criminal record check will also be required. If you are interested in this volunteer position, please e-mail Bob Frid at bob.frid@shaw.ca as soon as possible.
7. Moresports is looking for basketball coaches!
Moresports is looking for coaches to help with a Basketball Program running at two elementary schools in Vancouver. If you have a background in sports and are willing and able to work with young children, this may be of interest. The programs strive to be fun and engaging, focusing on skill development. To find out more about the upcoming volunteer opportunities, please click here!
8. You CAN make a difference with Canucks Autism Network!
Whether you are available two hours a week of two hours a month, the Canucks Autism Network would greatly appreciate your support! Gain experience working with children with autism and help enrich the lives of children and their families across the province by volunteering for any of the numerous programs. Volunteer opportunities include helping with sports and recreational (soccer, swimming, and skating), vocational, or educational programs, or assisting with various administrative tasks at the office, located at 6th Avenue and Columbia Street in Vancouver. If you are interested please apply online by visiting the website (http://www.canucksautism.ca/) or by e-mailing getstartedvolunteering@canucksautism.ca
9. Volunteer opportunity with Special Olympics BC!
Would you like to have fun while making a difference in the lives of others? We are always looking for volunteers who are interested to get involved in our sport programs and events. An hour a week, an hour a month, whatever you can give, Special Olympics will use your talent. This is the perfect volunteer position for you! For more information, please view the posting here.
10. UBC’s Positive Space Campaign is online and registration is now open!
Positive Space is a UBC Vancouver initiative intended to help make UBC more receptive to and welcoming of its lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, transsexual, gender variant, two-spirit and intersex (LGBQTTI) population and issues of sexual and gender diversity on campus. See http://positivespace.ubc.ca/
Workshops tend to fill up really quickly and we always have a wait list so please sign up soon to avoid disappointment. The training sessions this summer are:
- · Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 12:30pm-4:00pm
- · Friday, June 22, 2012 from 9:30am-1:00pm
- · Wednesday, August 22, 2012 from 9:30am-1:00pm
- · Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 12:30pm-4:00pm
Preregistration is required. You can register online now or, alternately, you can email me or call 604-822-4859 with your name, department, phone number, email address and preferred training date. Please note that all workshops cover the same material so you need only attend one.
Workshops are 3.5 hours in length, informative, interactive and a lot of fun. They attract a diverse mix of people from across the campus, including those with a lot of experience and those to whom these issues are relatively new. There’s something for everyone here. After the initial workshop, you may decide to become a Resource Person with the campaign, in which case you will be given a poster and button to advertise your participation. The time commitment for those who choose to become Resource Persons is minimal.
