Volunteer Opportunities
Looking to volunteer? The organizations listed below are currently seeking volunteers.
Volunteer Opportunities on campus
Alumni-In-Action – Committee Members
The AIA is a group of retired/senior alumni, faculty, staff, friends who engage in a number of activities throughout the year to support Alumni Affairs and Development, international students, the library and archives, and the arboretum, among other projects. They are currently seeking new members for their committee. For more information, please contact Mary-Anne Moroz at 519-824-4120 ext. 53170 or mamoroz@uoguelph.ca.
Animal Care Services – Dog Walkers
Animal Care Services offers the volunteer an opportunity to walk dogs that are housed at the Central Animal Facility. Our dogs range in size from small Beagles to large hounds, so there is something for everyone. The building is open to volunteers from 8:30am to 4:15pm Monday to Friday. (Holidays excluded) To find out more about this position, please click here.
The Arboretum Auxiliary – Various
The Arboretum Auxiliary is a group of enthusiastic individuals who volunteer their time and expertise to assist The Arboretum in meeting its Mission Statement. To achieve this, the Auxiliary is divided into a number of activity groups, each with their own particular area of responsibility within The Arboretum, working with staff members when appropriate. Contact is maintained through Auxiliary Newsletters, The Arboretum newsletter,"The Green Web", and an Auxiliary e-mail list. We hope that we can match your interests to our needs. To view current opportunities, click here.
Centre for Students with Disabilities – Various
The CSD is always looking for volunteers to assist our students and staff with various tasks. Some of these tasks are:
- Acting as a sighted guide for students who are visually impaired
- Volunteer note taking in class
- Reading texts or other materials onto tape
- Assisting students in the library with research and photocopying reserve notes
- Coaching students with learning disabilities – helping them with organization and time management skills
- Working with the REC Club (Recreation Equity on Campus Club)
- Assisting students in a one-to-one setting academically and practically
- Assisting with workshops
To find out more about any of these positions, please click here.
Department of Athletics – Various
The Canadian voluntary and nonprofit sector engages 6.5 million volunteers. Are you interested in being one of the 6.5 million? We are always looking for alumni and friends to help with events, fundraising initiatives and provide valuable feedback and guidance to ensure our programs meet the needs of the Department of Athletics and our alumni.
To find out more about assisting with events, please click here.
OAC Alumni Volunteers – Various
As an alumnus of OAC, you have a wealth of knowledge and experience that can make a real difference to students as they take the first steps towards careers and life after graduation. Consider donating your time for one of the student-alumnus activities listed below.
- Experience Agriculture
- Career Week
- Articles for the OAC Alumni News
- Convocation
- OAC Ambassadors
- Alumni-in-Action
To find out more about any of these positions, please click here.
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