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
Helping students succeed
Are you an individual who is passionate about mental health and wellness amongst your peers and community members? The SAMU Wellbeing program brings focus to educational wellness initiatives and events that are geared towards engaging and promoting positive wellbeing both off and on campus.
Volunteering for this position involves:
- Raising awareness about mental health initiatives, student wellness and sustainable living.
- Helping with events that are planned by the SAMU Wellbeing Assistant, such as StressLess, Week of Wellbeing and more!
Sign up to volunteer with Wellbeing here.
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Curious about community?
Have you ever considered how to adapt within our current climates impacts?
Volunteering for this position involves:
- Providing students with tangible information that bring focus to, environmental awareness, ecological education, and community based activities.
- Facilitating and helping with projects like, ECO Ambassadors, and SustainAmania.
- SAMU Community volunteers also have the ability to raise awareness around our Student Refugee Program during International Awareness Week.
Sign up to volunteer with SAMU Community here.
EVENTS VOLUNTEER
Help with Events
SAMU organizes plenty of exciting events, like Speaker Series, throughout the year. These large scale events require the help of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers. Volunteers ensure that our events run smoothly!
Volunteering for this position involves:
- Helping with set-up and teardown
- Running games and activities
- Ushering for events and activities
- Coordinating with the volunteer and events team.
Sign up to volunteer with Events here.
If you want to learn more about Events, check out our calendar to see what type of events you could be a part of!
GRAY GALLERY VOLUNTEER
Named after the late Dorothy Gray, the Gray Gallery features the artwork of MacEwan Students and Alumni.
Volunteer your time for art gallery events, or volunteer your art! This is a great way to gain exposure and learn more about the arts community in Edmonton. Many employers hope to see applicants with volunteer experience in the arts because it shows initiative.
Sign up to volunteer with The Gray Gallery here.
PROMO SQUAD VOLUNTEER
Promo Squad is a student/volunteer-run team of highly organized, dedicated and enthusiastic individuals. This team is designed to increase awareness and promotion of SAMU programs and services through face-to-face interactions with students.
This position requires a minimum commitment of 1 hour (1 shift) per week. Promo Squad Volunteers are responsible for:
- Executing activities related to promotions and events to entice student engagement
- Handing out candy and swag to MacEwan Students
- Interacting with MacEwan students to inform them of upcoming events and promotions.
Sign up to volunteer with Promo Squad here.
STUDY BUDDIES VOLUNTEER
Study Buddies volunteering would take place virtually over Discord (however, there may be the potential for assisting with in-person study sessions in the future).
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