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3 International Service Learning Reading Week Experiences February 2014 – Apply now!
***Programs run for entire duration of Reading Week: February 15 – 23 *** Sustainability & Conservation (Costa Rica) Location: Sea turtle conservation site on Caribbean coast of Costa Rica Partner: Asociación de Voluntarios para el Servicio en las Áreas Protegidas … Continue reading
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Upcoming Symposium on International Development – FREE
Impact is the difference between what would happen with action and what would happen without it. In the end, this is what matters; it is what affects communities, students and institutions like UBC. This symposium will unpack the notion of … Continue reading
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Tagged africa, amnesty, AUCC, development, Essombe, free lunch, global, Jacky, service learning, students
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Opportunities to gain hands-on experience in your area of study by volunteering in your community…
•The David Thompson Community School Team is looking for 4-7 students interested in nutrition and cooking to contribute to after-school programs in the Victoria Fraserview community. You will work with school staff 4-6 hours per week to develop and deliver … Continue reading
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Ongoing TREK Student opportunties – There is still time to apply
Sign up for Trek and get placed in community organizations where you’ll work and learn in hands-on settings. Meet people and make connections on and off-campus. From inner city schools to non-profit organizations, there are over 40 placements to match … Continue reading
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Tagged Community, engagement, LFS, networking, opportunity, trek, undergrad, volunteer
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TREK opportunity with David Thompson – After School Nutrition program
CLICK HERE – to learn more about the role with the David Thompson Secondary TREK team.
TREK opportunity with Special Olympics BC
CLICK HERE – to learn more about the UBC Special Olympic TREK team CLICK HERE – to learn more about how TREK supports community
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Vancouver School Board Looking for LFS students for Internships
The Vancouver School Board’s West 1 Community Schools Team is recruiting LFS students interested in developing and delivering their own 7-week after-school food and nutrition/ cooking programs for school-aged children at a number of Westside elementary schools this 2013-14 school … Continue reading
St. Leonard’s Society of North Vancouver is looking for students to facilitate nutritional workshops
The St. Leonard’s Society of North Vancouver and The Correctional Service of Canada are offering volunteer opportunities for those interested in gaining valuable work experience while making significant contributions to the lives of others. Their current project, ‘Bridging the Gap’ … Continue reading
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The Lower Mainland Green Team is looking for volunteers this weekend to help remove invasive plants
The Lower Mainland Green Team is going to remove invasive plants at Cedar Grove Park in Surrey THIS Sunday June 2nd from 9.45am-1pm. Tools and gloves provided, no experience necessary. To sign up and for more info please click –> … Continue reading
Fresh Roots looking for some help installing a new garden at David Thompson Secondary
Let us build a farm! Changing one school at a time Grow good food for all Hello Everyone! We are thrilled to announce that in partnership with Vancity, the Real Estate Foundation of BC, the Vancouver Foundation, the City of … Continue reading