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Volunteer With Us

Are you looking to give back to the LA&PS community, gain valuable leadership skills, build connections, and contribute to student life at York? Come volunteer with LA&PS Colleges!

Volunteering can be a very rewarding experience, but we recognize it can sometimes be challenging getting involved in co-curricular activities while balancing school and life responsibilities! Our team works to ensure there are lots of opportunities within each role to participate in, so you can find something that fits in your schedule.

Check out our current volunteering opportunities!

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LA&PS Voices Volunteer Blog Writer

The LA&PS Voices Volunteer Blog Writers will have the opportunity to share their written work and journeys, whether that is poetry, academic, reviews, or more, to promote a collective sense of community.

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FYE Peer Mentor

The LA&PS First Year Experience (FYE) Program aims to support LA&PS students as they transition into and through their first year at York.

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College Crew Volunteer

Join the College Crew Volunteers, dedicated to enriching the undergraduate and graduate experience within LA&PS by assisting students through their academic, career, and personal journeys.

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LA&PS Voices Volunteer Blog Writer

The LA&PS Voices Blog is a diverse online space for students to share their written works to promote a collective sense of community through poetry, academic pieces, culture reviews and more.  

As a LA&PS Voices Volunteer Blog Writer, you will contribute to this space with articles that reflect your journey at York University, your identity, activities you enjoy or your thoughts. 

To be a writer, you do not have to be in a Professional Writing or Creative Writing program; you can be an aspiring writer or someone who wants to share their experiences to help other students! 

With your participation, you will work closely with the LA&PS Colleges Team and meet with other volunteers to discuss your articles. We ask you to contribute one article per semester during the academic year.  

As a LA&PS Voices Volunteer Blog Writer, you will: 

  • Create a diverse online space for students to connect. 
  • Support the transition of students in first year and/or upper year with articles reflecting on your journey.
  • Engage students to explore resources on campus through your experiences.  
  • Learn strong writing skills and gain professional experience outside of academia.  
  • Build a network of other student writers and become connected to the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies.
  • All our Volunteer Blog Writers are eligible for a Certificate of Recognition upon successfully submitting 2 articles for the academic year in April.
  • Volunteer Blog Writers will attend a mandatory introductory meeting in August to meet the team and reflect on what articles they would like to publish for the year.
  • Gain valuable interpersonal and communication skills, increased confidence writing and editing, a deeper understanding of York's resources, and a  heightened sense of connection to the LA&PS Colleges community. 
  • Connect with volunteers, staff, faculty, and students, expanding your network within the university.
  • Gain volunteer experience that stands out on your resume, demonstrating your commitment to writing, communication and contributing to a university blog. 

We are accepting applications until mid-August. Apply Now!

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First Year Experience (FYE) Peer Mentor

The program helps students navigate the university (which includes wayfinding and connecting students to resources), make friends, build community, develop skills for success, and find the fun on campus.

Our FYE Peer Mentors volunteers are a key part of supporting students - they are upper year (2nd year+) LA&PS students eager to share their experiences and typically join us from August until April of each academic year.

As a FYE Peer Mentor, you’ll have a variety of ways to participate in the program and support students – mentors will be holding one-on-one meetings and office hours, supporting fun social events, staffing the LA&PS Community Hub, doing outreach through tabling and classroom visits, and helping students on the FYE eClass.

As a FYE Peer Mentor, you will help first year LA&PS students:

  • Navigate the campus and provide effective referrals to services and resources.
  • Learn academic and personal skills for success.
  • Set strong goals and work towards accomplishing them.
  • Make friends, get involved, and build a community. 
  • Feel more confident solving problems and asking for help.
  • Find the fun on campus. 
  • All our FYE Peer Mentors are eligible for a Certificate of Participation and a Reference Letter from the Mclaughlin College Head upon successful completion of the program in April.
  • Peer Mentors complete comprehensive training in August to help build their leadership skills and have access to ongoing professional development opportunities throughout the year.
  • Past Peer Mentors report that their experience in the program has helped them develop their interpersonal and communication skills, feel more confident working with others, speaking in public and problem solving, build better awareness of York resources, and feel more connected to their community on campus.
  • Being a Peer Mentor is a great opportunity to make friends with other like-minded students and build your network at York.

Estimated Weekly Commitment: 3-5 hours per week.

We are no longer accepting applications to this position. However, if you are interested in being notified when more positions become available, please fill out the volunteer interest form!

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College Crew Volunteer

As a College Crew Volunteer, you play a vital role in fostering a strong sense of community and inclusion within LA&PS Colleges and across York University. You will actively support our students by engaging in campus outreach, supporting events (like orientations and seminar series), and cultivating a nurturing environment at our Community Hub (VC 001). The LA&PS Community Hub serves as a space where students can discover resources, connect, and collaborate.

Your participation as a College Crew Volunteer offers diverse opportunities to contribute and make a difference. You will assist with LA&PS Colleges' events, facilitate student engagement, provide guidance on accessing campus resources, and conduct outreach through tabling activities.

Be part of a dynamic team that is committed to creating a supportive and enriching atmosphere for LA&PS students, helping them thrive during their academic journey. Join us in building a vibrant community that fosters growth, connection, and success.

As a College Crew Volunteer, you will:

  • Create a welcoming and inclusive environment at the Community Hub (VC 001), encouraging student collaboration and providing guidance to support services.
  • Support the execution of events and seminar series for LA&PS Colleges.
  • Engage in outreach activities such as tabling to promote LA&PS Colleges events and co-curricular activities.
  • Guide students to on-campus services and resources.
  • Build friendships, engage with the community, and cultivate a supportive environment.
  • Enjoy and participate in campus activities, fostering a sense of fun and excitement in the university experience.

Becoming a College Crew Volunteer is a rewarding opportunity that allows you to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable skills and experiences:

  • All our College Crew Volunteers are eligible for a Certificate of Participation and a Reference Letter from the Vanier College Head upon successful completion of the program in April.
  • College Crew Volunteers complete comprehensive training in August to help build their leadership skills and have access to ongoing professional development opportunities throughout the year.
  • Gain valuable interpersonal and communication skills, increased confidence in public speaking, a deeper understanding of York's resources, and a heightened sense of connection to the LA&PS Colleges community.
  • Connect with volunteers, staff, faculty, and students, expanding your network within the university.
  • Gain volunteer experience that stands out on your resume, demonstrating your commitment to community engagement and event planning.

Estimated Weekly Commitment: 1- 5 hours per week.

We are no longer accepting applications to this position. However, if you are interested in being notified when more positions become available, please fill out the volunteer interest form!

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