Seven members of the University of Guelph community have been selected to participate in Leave for Change in 2016.

Leave for Change [1] provides an opportunity for U of G staff and faculty to demonstrate their commitment to global citizenship and international development by contributing their skills and knowledge during short-term volunteer assignments with organizations in developing countries.

Volunteer assignments and travel dates are being finalized for the following staff and faculty:

• Adriana Ocampo, Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Services
• Daniel Gillis, Assistant Professor & Statistician, School of Computer Science
• Jacquie Bull, Child Care Cook, child Care & Learning Centre
• Kate Jenkins, Web & Communications Coordinator, College of Business and Economics
• Leanne Piper, Manager, Residence Admissions & Marketing, Student Housing Services
• Raj Patara, Logistics Coordinator, College of Business & Economics
• Veronica Ward, Administrative Assistant, Communications & Public Affairs

Leave for Change is offered in partnership with Uniterra, a joint initiative of the World University of Canada (WUSC) and the Centre for International Studies and Co-operation (CECI).