Category Archives: Opportunities to Get Involved
LFS Tri-Mentoring Program | Applications due September 17, 2017
The deadline to apply for the LFS Tri-Mentoring Program is fast approaching! The Faculty’s Tri-Mentoring Program works to create networking and career development opportunities for current students. This free program is open to all students in their second-year and above … Continue reading
Intergenerational Landed Learning Project: Farm Friend Volunteer Opportunity
Put your hands in the earth and wonder at the journey of the seeds, the many flavours of leaves, and the small magnificence of bees! Join the Intergenerational Landed Learning Project as a Farm Friend Volunteer! Intergenerational Farm Friend teams of … Continue reading
Internship Position: Food Skills Education
There is an exciting upcoming (for-credit) internship opportunity at the UBC Farm. Students will have the great opportunity to help create, coordinate, and liaise workshops. The deadline is for applications is Sep 1st! For more information on the position please … Continue reading
Delta Farmland “Day at the Farm” – Volunteer Opportunity September 9th
Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust, a non-profit based out of Delta, is hosting their 12th annual “Day at the Farm” agricultural awareness community event in partnership with Ellis Farms. The event takes place at the Westham Island Herb Farm in … Continue reading
Centre for Sustainable Food Systems – Fall Internships Available
The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems has new Fall Internships available! Students will gain credit and work experience with the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm. Available internships include Food Entrepreneur Internship, Community Engagement Internship, and Food Skills … Continue reading
Stanley Park BioBlitz – Volunteer Opportunity August 12th-13th
The Stanley Park Ecology Society is hosting one of the five flagship BioBlitzes in Canada. During a BioBlitz, groups of scientist and naturalists come together to record all living species within a designated area. The goals of BioBlitz includes getting the … Continue reading
CCEL Advisory Committee: Student Positions Available
Opportunity: Student Representative on the UBC Centre for Community Engaged Learning Advisory Committee Eligibility: Current undergraduate or graduate degree seeking student in good academic standing Commitment: Two annual meetings and a possible half-day retreat to be planned every 12 months … Continue reading
BC Food Processors and BC Dairy Council Golf Tournament 2017 – Volunteer Opportunity
The BC Food Processors Association is looking for volunteers to help run their annual golf tournament and dinner banquet. The event will be hosted at the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club on Thursday, August 24th. The funds raised from … Continue reading
Fall 2017 International Service Learning Placements and Course Offerings
Looking for a way to get some experience and learn how to apply your knowledge beyond the classroom? The International Service Learning program has course-based and co-curricular experiences which can help you do just that! Check out all of the programs and … Continue reading
Senator Nominations Open – Deadline June 21st
The following is a message from LFS|US President Katheryn Iu: In accordance with the AMS Code of Procedures and LFS|US Constitution, we will be moving towards a nomination and appointment process in order to fill the vacant position as soon … Continue reading