Category Archives: Volunteer & Internship Opportunities

As of October 2014, all student job postings, volunteer and internship opportunities can now be found in one spot on the Faculty of Land and Food Systems website: Student Job & Volunteer Board

The Volunteer & Internship Opportunities page is now called Student Engagement, highlighting any student engagement opportunities for students to get involved on- and off-campus.

Engineers without Borders: Junior Fellowship Program – deadline Oct 14, 2016

Are you interested in bringing about systemic change? Do you want to build a more equal and sustainable world? Engineers without Border’s Junior Fellows work at the intersection of poverty, systemic change, innovation, and education – gaining unique experience and … Continue reading

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Apply to be a 2016 UBC Navigator! | Final deadline June 4th

As an LFS Navigator, you are a key member of the orientation teams welcoming and supporting students in their transition to UBC. Working collectively with the Science Navigator team, LFS Navigators will be some of the first faces students see when … Continue reading

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My journey with UBC Orientations

Katie Mack (far left) and members of her Squad, September 2015. My first year at UBC was less than ideal. I was overwhelmed and felt completely alone all year; it was a difficult year. I made it through and managed to make … Continue reading

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Have some #UBCfun with Orientations

Hannah Xavier (second from right) and members of the 2016 Squad Leader team. Coming to UBC fresh out of high school can be an overwhelming experience. I had decided not to visit UBC before applying, and when I arrived, I was in shock … Continue reading

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The benefits of giving back

Elizabeth Yu (far left) and members of her Squad, September 2015. Starting a new chapter in my life and entering a university with 60,000 students, I was filled with anxiety and excitement all at the same time. I was the first … Continue reading

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How becoming a student leader improved my UBC experience.

Andie Walterhouse (second from left) and members from her Squad, September 2015. Coming to UBC, I knew I wanted to get involved eventually. I aspired to develop my elementary leadership skills from my high school experience.  I took my first … Continue reading

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2016 Jump Start Student Coordinators and Community Animators – applications due Nov 1, 2015

Applications for the Community Animator and Student Coordinator positions for the UBC Jump Start program are being accepted until Sunday, November 1st. The job descriptions and application instructions can be found on UBC CareersOnline  [Job ID 821641 (Community Animator) and 821642 (Student … Continue reading

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Due November 1st | LFS Squad Leader applications now open!

Remember the first time you stepped on to campus as a student? You can help make that moment a great one for new students. Applications are now open for Squad Leader roles with UBC Orientations. Help new students find their community at UBC, … Continue reading

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LFS|US Presents: LFS Involvement Fair – Sept. 30 & Oct. 1

Looking for ways to get more involved with the Faculty, or to just be aware of all the great things LFS students are getting up to? Join the LFS|US at their Involvement Fair from 3:30-5:30pm on September 30th & October … Continue reading

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2015 Seed Mentorship Program

BC Seeds and FarmFolk CityFolk are happy to announce our 2015 Seed Mentorship Program! This program will match up new and eager seed growers with experienced seed growers throughout the province for a unique season-long Mentorship opportunity. Potential Mentors – … Continue reading

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