Category Archives: Opportunities to Get Involved
Hastings-Sunrise Community Food Network – Survey Volunteers needed by Sept 9
The Hastings-Sunrise Community Network Food Coordinator is looking for 4-5 volunteers ASAP to help develop and implement a food security survey for the community in September. As part of this survey, students are expected to: – help develop the survey … Continue reading
Volunteer at Agora Cafe! – applications due Sept 6, 2013
Agora Cafe (in the basement of the MacMillan Building) is looking for student volunteers for the new school year. If you are interested, please visit the Agora Cafe website for more information. Applications are due September 6th, 2013
UBC Farm 2013 Winter Internships – application deadline July 28, 2013!
The UBC Farm has 3 internship positions available for the 2013 Winter Session (Fall): – Organic Certification internship – Local Food Procurement internship – Christmas Tree Marketing internship These positions are also posted on the UBC Farm website and on … Continue reading
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UBC Farm 2013 Summer Volunteer Opportunities
The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC has a volunteer program that invites all UBC students, staff and faculty members, and members of the wider community the chance to gain hands-on experience in many aspects of small-scale sustainable farming. Most … 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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Marketing Intern – applications due July 5, 2013
Garden Protein is looking for a summer marketing intern to help promote their consumer products. This challenging role will appeal to a current student or recent graduate of a post secondary Business, Commerce, or Marketing program who is interested in learning what … Continue reading
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Animal Welfare Research – Volunteer Opportunity, 2013 Summer (FILLED)
*Update as of July 8, 2013: This position has been filled* The UBC graduate program in Animal Welfare has a part-time volunteer research position for a student interested in learning about animal welfare/animal behaviour research. The student will be trained … Continue reading
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Sipco Industries Ltd. – Research & Development Intern
Sipco Industries Ltd. is looking for a Research & Development intern for a 4 month term. For more information about this position, check out the posting below. To apply, please contact the company directly for more information. Sipco – RD … Continue reading
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Seeking Volunteers for Joy of Feeding at UBC Farm
On Sunday, June 30th, 2013, sixteen home cooks of different ethnic backgrounds offer you tastes of their family comfort foods at this 3rd annual international food fair and UBC Farm fundraiser. In the past 2 years, we have raised over $50,000 … Continue reading
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Westside Community Food Market – Call for Volunteers
The market is back this summer in Kitsilano! Once a week, a stretch of sidewalk will be transformed into a community food market, in coordination with the Kitsilano Neighbourhood House (KNH) and the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC). The Market … Continue reading
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