Author Archives: kylenelson

Youth Engagement Intern, Food and Nutrition – due Jan 8

Posted on December 20, 2013 by kylenelson

Youth Engagement Intern, FOOD and NUTRITION Job Description The West 1 community of schools is seeking several energetic and organized individuals to be responsible for delivering after-school food and nutrition/ cooking programs for school-aged children at a number of … Continue reading →

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Richmond Food Security Society Spring/Summer Communications Intern opportunities – due Jan 31

Posted on December 11, 2013 by kylenelson

Duration: 4 Months Weekly time requirement: 10 hours/week Application deadline: January 31, 2014 The Richmond Food Security Society is a grassroots non-profit society based out of Richmond working to ensure that everyone has the right to healthy, safe, and sustainable … Continue reading →

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Appetite for Change: Understanding Community Meal Programs in Schools – November 20

Posted on November 14, 2013 by kylenelson

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 12:30 – 1:50 pm (60 min workshop followed by Q&A) OR; 2:30 – 3:50 pm (60 min workshop followed by Q&A) Location: Vij’s Kitchen, Room 130, Food, Nutrition and Health Building (2205 East Mall) Food programs in … Continue reading →

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Info session on International Reading Week opportunties

Posted on November 7, 2013 by kylenelson

Looking for a way to apply your academic knowledge in a community-based setting? There are a number of Reading Week (Feb. 2014) opportunities that can help you do just that! Sustainability & Solidarity is an International Service Learning opportunity that … Continue reading →

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Get money to do a project in community – Connect with UBC CLI to support your ideas!

Posted on October 30, 2013 by kylenelson

If you’ve got an idea for a small project in a community setting, you can apply for a grant (up to $2000) and get support from the UBC Community Learning Initiative to make it happen. It’s a safe … Continue reading →

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Great job opportunity with Stanley Park Ecological Society – Public Education and Outreach

Posted on October 22, 2013 by kylenelson

Job – Public Education and Outreach Coordinator @ Stanley Park Ecology Society Info here: http://stanleyparkecology.ca/job/public-education-and-outreach-manager/ Hours: Fulltime, Regular 37.5 hours per week Application closing date: November 1, 2013 Start date: November 18, 2013

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UBC CLI grant conversation over brunch – Get fed and learn about community project grants!

Posted on October 17, 2013 by kylenelson

Learn from 5 students who took their community engagement to the next level by: Taking initiative to apply for funding Taking ownership of the project by helping to design one based on the community’s need Building leadership skills by carrying out a vision from start to … Continue reading →

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Can I do this for a living?: a panel on working in community

Posted on October 15, 2013 by kylenelson

Can I Do This for a Living? The Learning Series is hosted by the Centre for Community Engaged Learning for students to provide more context, time to reflect, and learn more about community. Thursday, October 17th from 4pm until 6pm … Continue reading →

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Go Global Group Study Programs for LFS Students

Posted on October 15, 2013 by kylenelson

Go Global is thrilled to be able to offer Group Study Programs applicable to LFS students. Applications are open for all programs now, so please see below for the following applicable programs. 1. Science, Systems and Sustainability: Iceland Field Course … Continue reading →

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