Last updated: April 10, 2008
There are plenty of volunteer opportunities at the Students' Association. Volunteering is a wonderful part of your educational experience while at Mount Royal College. Volunteering provides you with a sense of accomplishment. You can assist a fellow student in getting through his or her day. You can make a difference by representing other students in various capacities. Volunteering can also assist you in earning awards. Finally, volunteering helps you develop a diverse skill set, required in today's job market. Some of the skills you receive for volunteering include:
Communication and listening
Interpersonal
Desktop publishing
Administrative and office protocol
Planning and development
Problem-solving
Fund-raising
Public speaking
The following volunteer opportunities are open to all members of the Students' Association:
Academic Councillors
Action Committee for Education (ACE)
Clubs and Societies
Christmas Project
Elections Appeals Board
E-Awards Selection Committee
Native Student Centre
Peer Support Centre
Students Council ChairTo apply for any of these positions, please click on volunteer form.
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Academic Councillors participate on Academic Council and its various sub-committees by representing student interests. Academic Council reviews and develops policies that deal with academic activities at the College, then passes its recommendations on to the Board of Governors. See the Academic Council page for more information.
There are many benefits to be gained from being an Academic Councillor, especially if you want to expand your work experience. Consider this:
Get practical professional meeting skills and experience
Work with top professional inside the college
Represent student concerns on the only decision-making body in the College where students have an equal voice.
A small honorarium is given in recognition of your time and efforts.
Anyone interested in becoming an Academic Councillor is asked to contact the VP Academic in Room Z201, by phone at 440-6402 or by e-mail at .
Application Deadline: August, 2000
The Action Committee needs students with an interest in socio-political activities and who want to make a difference. The Action Committee convenes to discuss strategies (such as rallies, media blitzes and information campaigns, petitions, etc.) to handle various external initiatives that impact students.
For further information, please contact the VP External at 440-6404 or by email at , or drop in to Room Z201.
Application Deadline: Positions now available
Volunteer yourself to get elected as a representative on a Club or Society Executive Committee, or you can be an active member and volunteer your services for events and fund raisers.
For more information please see the Clubs page, or contact the VP Student Life by email at .
Help families and children of students have a better Christmas by volunteering for the annual Christmas Project.
For more information, please contact the Peer Support Centre Coordinator at 440-6269 or by e-mail at , or come visit us in Room Z002 in the basement of Wyckham House
Application Deadline: Positions now available
Students can volunteer for positions on this board, which is only convened in the event that an appeal is launched regarding the Executive Elections. A small honorarium is provided for each meeting.
For more information, please contact the SA Receptionist at 440-6401 or by email at , or drop by the office in Room Z201.
Application Deadline: Positions now available
This Selection Committee reviews all nominations for student E-Awards recipients. The Selection Committee begins meeting after March 15. Volunteers are then invited to attend the E-Awards banquet.
Anyone interested in participating on the Selection Committee is asked to contact the VP Student Life at 440-6993 or by email at or go to Room Z201.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2001
The Native Student Centre (NSC) provides a networking environment in which students can access educational support and resources while undertaking their studies at Mount Royal College. The NSC provides:
one-on-one tutorial assistance
employability enhancement programs
referrals
confidential peer support
For more information, please contact the Native Student Centre Coordinator at 440-6671 or by email at , or drop by to Room Z201. Also see the Native Student Centre page.
Application Deadline: Come check it out!
Peer Supporters are student volunteers who have been professionally trained by the MRC Counselling Department to provide confidential support. Peer supporters can also help you cut through red tape to access other services throughout Calgary. Some of the services offered by the Peer Support Centre (PSC) are:
information resource
referrals
confidential support
college tours
food bank hampers
emergency student loans
free legal advice
Anyone who is interested in becoming a Peer Supporter is invited to contact the Peer Support Centre Coordinator at 440-6774 or by email at . Recruiting for Peer Supporters takes place in April and November.
Application Deadline: Positions now available!
This volunteer is required to chair all Students' Council meetings (every second Monday at 5pm) and President's Caucus (same Mondays at 4 pm). You will be responsible for producing a monthly newsletter in conjunction with the SA Executives. To be eligible for this position you:
must be a member of the Students' Association
must be in good standing (which means that you've paid your fees and haven't broken any laws)
minimum GPA of 2.0
some knowledge of Robert's Rules is an asset
honorarium is offered
Anyone interested in applying to become Students' Council Chair is asked to contact the SA President at 440-6407 or by email at .
Application Deadline: Sept 22, 2000
