On Campus Volunteer Opportunities
The Sheridan Student Union Ambassador Program
This is a new program that the Student Union is initiating at Sheridan, and enthusiastic volunteers will be key to its success this year. Students with a keen interest in leadership opportunities would be a great addition to the
group!
What is a Student Union Ambassador (SUA)?
SUAs are student volunteers designated to:
Be unofficial representatives of their classmates in their program of
study;
Stay up-to-date on SU services, events, activities, etc.;
Communicate relevant information between their classmates and the SU
Responsibilities of a SUA
Maintain communication between their classmates and the SU
Attend once-per-month SUA meetings
Stay up-to-date on SU events, awareness campaigns, available services,
etc. and share this information among their classmates
Ensure that their classmates are completely informed of what’s
happening within SU
Act as a primary contact for their classmates’ SU-related comments and
concerns
Ensure that their classmates are properly represented in their feedback
to SU
Benefits of being a SUA
Opportunity to voice the opinions, concerns, and feedback of your
classmates directly to the SU
Be actively involved in the Sheridan community
Meet new people from all across Sheridan
Receive first-hand information
regarding SU events, activities, and services
Development of leadership and public speaking skills
Earn SU swag, gift cards, and free entrance to SU events
An invitation to Sheridan’s end-of-the-year leadership recognition banquet
Free meals at monthly meetings
Low time commitment (about 5 hours per month)
The first SUA Meeting will be held Wednesday, October 5th on the
second floor of the Student Union Building at 6 PM. Dinner will be
provided.
Please RSVP to Emma Alguire in the Student Union if you are able to attend.
As well, please feel free to email her at evp.ssuitrc@sheridanc.on.ca if you have any questions!
Thank you and looking forward to seeing you Wednesday October 5th at 6 PM!
Sheridan ETAG (Elder Technology Assistance Group) - Trafalgar Campus - Fall 2011
Elder Technology Assistance Group (ETAG) is looking for volunteers interested in taking part in our Volunteer Technology Assistance Program. This initiative provides older adults with accessible assistance using modern technologies such as computers and the Internet. We also explore things like cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, and much more :)
We're looking for student volunteers interested in being technology coaches for older adults. Each volunteer position entails a 1.5 hour per week commitment for a minimum of 10 weeks. Technology assistance sessions happen at the Sheridan Elder Research Centre, located at Sheridan College's Oakville campus. In addition we are at the Centre for Education and Training in:
· Oakville (Speers and Kerr)
· Brampton (Hurontario and Ray Lawson)
· Brampton (Queen and Rutherford)
· Mississauga (Hurontario and Burnhamthorpe)
If this opportunity appeals to you, I would like to invite you to attend one, two-hour orientation session. The times are as follows:
1. Friday September 9, 2011 (1-3pm & 3-5pm) Location = Room K103 at Sheridan's Trafalgar Rd. (Oakville) campus.
2. Monday September 12, 2011 (2-4pm) Location = Room K103 at Sheridan's Trafalgar Rd. (Oakville) campus.
3. Tuesday September 13, 2011 (1-3pm) Location = 263 Queen St. E. Brampton Unit 14.
4. Wednesday September 14, 2011 (1-3pm & 4-6pm) Location = Room K103 at Sheridan's Trafalgar Rd. (Oakville) campus.
To register for this opportunity, please email Michele Mullins, at michele@etagroup.ca with a specific orientation time in mind.
For more information about our organization visit our web site at etagroup.ca
Hope to hear from many of you soon!
For more information, please visit the following link http://www.etagroup.ca/volunteer.html
Sheridan Student Union Volunteer Opportunities
Off Campus Volunteer Opportunities
Habitat for Humanity Halton
http://www.habitathalton.ca/
Contact Information
Coordinator of Volunteer Services
Volunteer@habitathalton.ca
905-637-4446 ext. 223
Student volunteers can gain experience and add marketing collateral to their portfolios attached to the well-known brand Habitat for Humanity.
There are 4 volunteer positions available for the Marketing and Communications Committee:
Graphic Artist
Time Commitment: 3 to 5 hours per month – based on necessity
Responsibilities: This is a titled position on the Habitat for Humanity Halton – Marketing and Communications Committee. Your responsibilities are related to the development of Marketing or Advertising materials, Annual Report and Newsletter designs, and signage for the Habitat for Humanity Halton ReStore.
Required Skills: Along with proven competency with professional graphic design and editing software, you must be capable of following Habitat for Humanity’s branding guidelines. Also, the Marketing and Communications Committee frequently operates on tight deadlines so a great deal of versatility and creativity is required. Knowledge of Adobe Suite software (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) and Microsoft Office.
Writer/Editor
Time Commitment: 3 to 5 hours per month – based on necessity
Responsibilities: Habitat for Humanity Halton seeks experienced writers and editors for a titled position on the Marketing and Communications Committee. You should be interested in contributing to the organization through local media. This is an opportunity to get published in local papers, newsletters, develop content for our new website and to assist with Marketing and Communications writing.
Required Skills: Experience in writing, editing and publishing Marketing and Communications materials are a definite asset. Communications and Public Relations an asset.
New Media – Web Marketing
Time Commitment: 3 to 5 hours per month – based on necessity
Responsibilities: This is a titled position on the Habitat for Humanity Halton – Marketing and Communications Committee. To complement our website and social media (FaceBook, YouTube, Twitter and Kijiji), Habitat for Humanity Halton seeks a new media expert, familiar with all these communication systems.
Required Skills: The New Media – Web Marketing expert should be well-versed in social media. Basic HTML and web editing experience is an asset.
Event Planner
Time Commitment: 3 to 5 hours per month – based on necessity
Responsibilities: The Habitat for Humanity Halton - Marketing and Communications Committee is looking for an organized, talented Event Planner.
Required Skills: The ability to provide advice and assistance in coordinating technical and logistical requirements at an event to include, but not limited to:
• Site selection / setup
• Food and beverage service
• A/V promotional and exhibit materials
• Gifts
• Invitations and RSVPs
• Negotiate contracts, develop/manage budgets and handle event billing, payment of invoices, and financial closure
• Manage the day-to-day activities with the event organizers, the facilities and the suppliers;
• Develop and maintain a detailed work plan with tasks and milestones
• Coordinate the development of presentations, reports, briefing notes, business plans that deliver advice to senior government officials on key program matters and emerging issues
Volunteer Needed In Milton
A visually impaired Sheridan alum has an immediate requirement for volunteers to assist with work in the Milton Community Lotto Centre.
Duties include:
Assisting in the daily operations of a Community Service Centre
Running a lottery kiosk
Providing information on transportation
Working on planning seminars, workshops
Working with the elderly and immigrant populations
Location: Milton Community Lotto Centre, inside Zellers at 55 Ontario Street South
Times: Any hours you can donate to volunteer
For more information please contact:
Maria Reis
905 864 2691
SAVIS - Sexual Assault & Violence Services of Halton - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Do you want to learn new skills and gain experience?
Opportunities include:
Crisis Line Support
Board of Directors
Fundraising
Outreach and Promotion
Special Events
Office Support
For more information contact SAVIS at: (905) 825 3622 or email volunteercoordinator@savisofhalton.org
Other Volunteer Opportunities and Ways to Get Involved
Visit the searchable on-line database containing volunteer opportunities in Halton at the following link
Volunteer Halton On-Line Volunteer Work Database
This page is up-dated regularly, so check back often.
To find volunteer opportunities in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, please visit
Volunteer MBC
Sheridan Shares
Students Helping and Reaching Every Student
Every year, many Sheridan students express interest in becoming more involved with Sheridan. The Sheridan Community also stands to benefit from the assistance of student volunteers for any number of special projects and events planned throughout the year. The new Sheridan Shares program endeavours to bring together these two groups. For more information, please review the following links.
Sheridan Shares Information
Sheridan Community Members
If you require Sheridan Shares student volunteers to assist you, please fill out and submit the following form:
Sheridan Shares Volunteer Requirement Form
Sheridan Students
If you are a currently enrolled Sheridan student and you wish to become a Sheridan Shares student volunteer, please fill out and submit the following form:
Sheridan Shares New Volunteer Data Form
Once you have completed a project as a Sheridan Shares student volunteer, please complete the following form and ensure your Sheridan Community member in charge has signed it:
Sheridan Shares Volunteer Hours and Task Tracking Form
Please contact getinvolved @sheridaninstitute.ca if you have any questions.
Sheridan Volunteer Fair at Davis Campus
Check back soon for information on the Davis Volunteer Fair.