Category Archives: Opportunities to Get Involved

NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) & UBC Work-Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards (WLIURA)

Students who are interested in hold a NSERC USRA or WLIURA at LFS will be required to contact eligible LFS project supervisors directly and apply with a confirmed supervisor. Please review eligibility requirements and application details on the LFS Undergraduate Student … Continue reading

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Focus Groups for Canvas

The LFS Learning Centre is looking for your feedback on Canvas courses. What are the things that have worked? What would you suggest for improvement? Come and give your opinion for an hour, get free pizza, and help us and your instructors … Continue reading

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UBC Farm Summer Internship Opportunities

Summer internship opportunities are now open for students looking to gain hands-on experience in a Land and Food Systems-related field this summer! Check out positions at Coho Commissary, Culture Kefir Co., Earth Apple Farm, Growing Chefs!, Richmond Food Security Society, Small-Scale … Continue reading

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Check Your Head Volunteer Opportunity

Check Your Head is a youth-driven, not-for-profit organization. They provide workshops and training to support and engage youth volunteers. Their mission is to educate, activate, and empower young people (aged 15-25) to engage in social, environmental, and economic justice movements … Continue reading

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Participate in a Research Study!

A PhD student from the UBC School of Community and Regional Planning is conducting a research project on the relationship between urban density and residents’ sense of neighbourhood community. If you are interested to learn how your neighbourhood can be … Continue reading

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Opportunities to Get Involved – January 2019

Become a Sustainability Ambassador! The Sustainability Ambassadors Program is an immersive leadership experience designed to empower students in developing projects and initiatives that foster human wellbeing and encourage engagement in sustainability. Applications are open until February 10, 2019! Learn more … Continue reading

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Work on a Farm this Summer! | Glenora Farm Field Hand Opportunity

Glenora Farm is hiring for a Field Hand position! Please see below for details: Location: Glenora Farm, Duncan, Vancouver Island, BC Position:  Full time, paid Field hand  (for 8 months) The Farm: Glenora Farm is a 97 acre mixed Biodynamic … Continue reading

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Apply to be a Student Presenter at the Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference 2019!

The 2019 Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC) is a conference for UBC undergraduate students to showcase their research in front of their fellow UBC students, family, and friends. Researchers may choose one of two formats to showcase their research: oral … Continue reading

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United Way Student Trainee Engagement Opportunities

Healthy Aging by United Way aims to help seniors stay at home and in their communities for longer by supporting older adults to be socially connected, live healthy lifestyles, and maintain their independence.  United Way’s investments that support universal seniors’ … Continue reading

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Fresh Roots is Hiring!

Internships give you the opportunity to develop your skills. Learn how Fresh Roots’ unique model works, and make a real contribution to our community. As a Fresh Roots intern, you may be able to receive UBC credits. Each internship has … Continue reading

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