Student Life volunteer team

If you're looking for a way to develop your leadership skills and want to engage with your peers, consider joining the Student Life Volunteer Team.


Applications for the Fall 2024 term are now closed. Please follow Student Life on Instagram to know when the next intake will be. 

What do Student Life volunteers do?

  • Event planning, setup and takedown 
  • Wayfinding 
  • Designing promotional material for Student Life events and fairs 
  • Provide crucial student feedback to our department 
     

How is this program different from other volunteer programs at the College?

The Student Life volunteer program is a great place to start if you are looking for a more flexible way to get involved. By being part of this program, you will gain access to a variety of fun volunteer opportunities around the College and through different departments. You’ll also build your leadership skills and make valuable lifelong connections.

Student volunteers at the EDGE event booth

What is the commitment?

  • 5 volunteer hours per semester 
  • Attend and complete all mandatory training and biweekly meetings 
  • Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
     

Attitude

  • Respectful 
  • Positive 
  • Encouraging  
  • Team player 
     

What is in it for me?

  • Make friends from all over the College and from different programs 
  • Learn key leadership and interpersonal skills 
  • Develop connections to various departments and opportunities around the College 
  • Depending on how many hours you contribute, various awards such as hoodies, gift cards volunteer letters and more!
     

Event examples

  • Graduation 
  • Services Fair 
  • Health Fair 
  • New Student Orientation 
  • Welcome Week 
  • EDGE 

Questions?

Please email volunteer@douglascollege.ca.

Are you staff or a faculty member at Douglas College that needs the support of our volunteers? Please email volunteer@douglascollege.ca