Category Archives: Opportunities to Get Involved
Student Leader Volunteer Opportunity with Special Olympics BC – due May 10
The CLI is looking for a Student Leader volunteer for a new Nutrition Initiatives Trek Team with Special Olympics BC. The Student Leader plays a pivotal role in relationship management as the key connection between the UBC-CLI and community partner … Continue reading
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2013-14 LFS|US Non-Exec Council Applications – due May 1st!
Interested in coordinating fun and exciting events for undergrads? Being your program rep? Join the 2013-14 LFS|US Council! For more information about the many positions available and how to apply, please visit the LFS|US website. Applications are due May 1st, … Continue reading
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Vancouver Food Policy Council Internship – due May 7
The Vancouver Food Policy Council (VFPC) and The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) are looking for a Food Policy Waste Researcher on a summer internship (May – August 2013). This full-time position will require the intern to research and report … Continue reading
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Tagged first year, food policy, food waste, fourth year, second year, third year
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Home Fortification Assessment Intern
In most developing countries around the world, under-nutrition, including micronutrient deficiencies are highly prevalent. Young children aged 6-23 months, women and pregnant and lactating women are the most vulnerable and the most affected. While significant progress has been made in … Continue reading
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Aboriginal Health Garden at the UBC Farm
The Institute for Aboriginal Health (IAH) Garden at the UBC Farm has two (2) summer volunteer opportunities this year: IAH Garden Assistant and Feast Bowl Assistant.. Both positions run from May 15 – Oct 15, 2013. For more information about the … Continue reading
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Youth Garden Worker Opportunity
The Sustainable Opportunities for Youth Leaders (SOYL) 2013 Project with the Faculty of Education is looking to hire a motivated, garden-loving UBC student this summer. For more information about this position and how to apply, please check out the Intergenerational Landed … Continue reading
New Student Internships at UBC Farm
Spring has arrived and with more than a dozen research projects being conducted on site this summer, we are looking forward to an exciting season. UBC Farm research projects represent unique opportunities for students to gain both theoretical knowledge and … Continue reading
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Tagged directed studies, internship, ubc farm
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Volunteer opportunity for growers at BC Children’s Hospital
Feel like pitching in for a day or two? The Environmental Youth Alliance needs some passionate volunteers to lend a hand. For the kids! BC Children’s Hospital and the EYA are working together with staff, families and patients to grow … Continue reading
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Volunteer Opportunity – Meet Your Maker 2013
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – MEET YOUR MAKER! FarmFolk CityFolk and the Vancouver Farmers’ Markets are presenting the 5th annual MEET YOUR MAKER: Where small-scale food producers and buyers meet and grow their businesses! Monday February 18, 2013 Polish Community Centre, 4015 … Continue reading
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LFS Student Job Board
Looking for a job? The LFS Student Job Board lists general employment vacancies on-campus and external vacancies related to the Land and Food Systems academic programs. Looking for other career resources? See our Careers Programs website!