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)

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!

Sheridan ETAG (Elder Technology Assistance Group) - Trafalgar Campus

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 Mississauga - ReStore
Volunteer Position: Marketing Assistant
Time Committment: 2-4 hours per week


Please view more information on this opportunity at:
Marketing Assistant 

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.