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International Placement Opportunities for LFS Students – deadline Oct 10, 2016
Looking for a way to get some experience and learn how to apply your academic knowledge beyond the classroom? The Office of Regional & International Community Engagement has multiple International Service Learning placements happening in January-April 2017 that can help … Continue reading
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Tagged apbi, Community, education, fnh, international, internship, involvement, LFS, volunteer, volunteer opportunities
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Trek Program Application – Deadline Sept 25, 2016
The Trek Program is a year long non-credit local community service learning program that combines weekly community service with on-campus learning opportunities. Through Trek, you can contribute to your community, gain real-world experience, and build lasting connections. Application Deadline: Sept … Continue reading
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Tagged apbi, community service, experience, fnh, LFS, trek program, volunteer
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Call for Volunteers: LFS Graduate Student Conference on Mar 3, 2016
Volunteers are needed for the 3rd annual Land and Food Systems Graduate Student Conference! This one-day conference on Thursday, March 3, 2016 needs lots of helping hands to be a success. As a thank you, all volunteers will receive free admission to … Continue reading
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
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
Wednesday Night Dinner – Term 2 volunteer callout
LFS Wednesday Night Dinners are back and we are once again looking for volunteers to help out! Spend part of your Wednesday afternoon making great food with great company for our great community to enjoy, and if you volunteer with … Continue reading
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Operation Groundswell, summer international volunteer program – early bird application Feb 29, 2016
BACKPACKING WITH A PURPOSE Operation Groundswell is a non-profit organization that runs international volunteering programs, focusing on social justice issues and working alongside local activists, organizations, and communities. We are looking for globally conscious and socially active students who want to spend … Continue reading
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
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
2015W Term 2 Agora Volunteer Opportunity
Agora Cafe is looking for general volunteers, prep shift volunteers and prep shift leaders for Term 2! Agora Cafe is a student run cafe in the MacMillan basement that strives to serve organic, local, healthy and affordable food to students … Continue reading
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