6 UNBC Life

UNBC Volunteer and Employment Fair

Get engaged on campus with volunteer and employment opportunities

Kelley Ware
Multimedia Coordinator

tudent Life and the Student Career Centre
teamed up this year in an effort to engage
commuter students on campus. There is a
belief that students living off-campus are
not getting involved with the university the
way that students living in residence are.
They launched the “Popportunities” line of
events to correct this perceived problem.
These events were geared to show students
- especially students off campus - the many
types of opportunities UNBC offers to its
students. Although it has gradually become

clear that commuter students are often
engaging more than students on residence,
the program is far from over.

The next event this initiative has planned
will be the biggest one of the year: The
On-Campus Volunteer and Employment
Fair. This event will be similar to the Career
Fairs in October and March, but with a
slightly different focus. Tables will be set
up throughout the Student Services Street
showcasing different opportunities on
Tuesday, February 3, from 11am to 2pm.

Unlike the Career Fair, which primarily

focuses on possible employment
opportunities and careers for graduating
students, the Volunteer and Employment Fair
will be all about experiences on-campus that
students can do while they are still studying
at UNBC. Departments, faculties, and student
organizations will be showcased for students
to see what they may be interested in and
what options they may have. Departments
such as the Library, Student Life, Over the
Edge, and other services are known to hire
students, which is a great opportunity to
earn some extra money while studying.

Since these jobs are typically geared

towards students, they can be very flexible
to work with schedules. Similarly, faculties
often look for research assistants and
interns. Finally, student organizations
such as NUGSS and Over the Edge are
always looking for students to be involved,
especially now when terms are beginning
to end and succession planning is vital.

Get the most out of your time at UNBC. Find
out all the opportunities that are waiting
for you at the On-Campus Volunteer and
Employment Fair. For more details, email
Student Life at studentlife@unbc.ca.