Volunteer
Getting some volunteer work under your belt can also lead to having a great reference for future job interviews. It can open you up to many bursaries and awards that require some serious volunteer hours.
SAMU offers many different ways to volunteer depending on your interests, skills and availability. We are, however, looking for people with dedication, commitment and at least 10 hours of available time to give per semester.
Please Note:
- All volunteer positions are available only at City Centre Campus.
- You will have to create a Volunteer Hub Account in order to see all available positions.
Volunteer opportunities
FOOD SUPPORT VOLUNTEER
Food Support volunteers oversee The Pantry and Breakfast Club. Breakfast Club occurs every week and requires dedicated volunteers to hand out food on our mobile cart.
The Pantry is a confidential service that collects food donations for students who are having financial difficulties and need extra help. Volunteering with The Pantry is particularly helpful for people taking classes in Sociology, Human Services, Social Work, and the Faculty of Health & Community Services.
This position requires a minimum commitment of 2 hours (1 shift) per week. The Pantry volunteers are responsible for:
- Building Breakfast Club bags
- Loading and organizing the Breakfast Club cart
- Packing hampers
- Organizing food
- Collecting and ensuring adequate inventory
- And occasionally be asked to participate in Pantry-related events and represent The Pantry to students and the general public
Sign up to volunteer with The Pantry here.
If you would like to learn more about The Pantry before you volunteer, check out their page!
Food Support Assistant
780-633-3163
safoodsupport@macewan.ca
SAFEWALK VOLUNTEER
Help keep students safe!
Safe Walk volunteers assist students by walking them to their car, transit station, or other nearby destination after dark. We work to reduce risk and deter crime through frequent campus patrols.
If you are studying Correctional Services, Criminology, Emergency Communications and Response, Investigative Studies, Police Studies, or are just passionate about a safer campus, Safe Walk is the perfect opportunity for you.
What you are responsible for:
- A minimum time commitment of 3 hours (1 shift) per week
- Walking students to their destination
- Completing campus patrols
- Calling the appropriate personnel when witnessing an unsafe situation
- Filling out incident report forms when required
What we give you:
- Comprehensive training
- Bystander Intervention
- Naloxone
- First Aid
- Weather appropriate uniform
- Supportive team environment where you meet like-minded students
Apply to volunteer with Safe Walk here.
Learn more about Safe Walk here!
SafeWalk Assistant
780-633-3320
sasafewalk@macewan.ca
PEER SUPPORT VOLUNTEER
Peer Support is a student-operated program that provides students with a safe, confidential environment to discuss life’s stresses and tough situations with a trained listener. If you’re studying Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Communication, Education, Emergency Communications and Response, Holistic Health, Human Resources, Life Support, Special Needs, Peer Support can help provide you with practical experience and prepare you for your future profession.
This position requires a minimum commitment of 4 hours (2 shifts) per week. Volunteering with Peer Support involves:
- Going through a one-on-one interview prior to being accepted to volunteer with the service.
- Taking part in a mandatory two weekend-long training sessions on how to properly encourage discussion.
- Developing supportive listening skills.
- Minor administrative duties.
Please note Peer Support’s volunteer intake is only in the Fall Semester, and recruitment closes as soon as all positions are filled.
Sign up to volunteer with Peer Support here.
If you would like to learn more about Peer Support before you volunteer check out their page!
Peer Support Assistant
780-497-4776
sapeersupport@macewan.ca
WELLBEING VOLUNTEER
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
EVENTS VOLUNTEER
GRAY GALLERY VOLUNTEER
PROMO SQUAD VOLUNTEER
STUDY BUDDIES VOLUNTEER
NEED INCENTIVE?
Besides bolstering your resume, meeting new people, or just gaining some good ol’ fulfillment there are other perks to volunteering!
Read about the SAMU Volunteer Incentive Program and decide if this type of thing is for you.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
Volunteer Manager
Tosheena Thompson
780-633-3822
savolunteer@macewan.ca