Make new friends, connect with like-minded people, build your resumé, make a difference on campus or in the community—when you volunteer, your world gets a little bit bigger.

Doors open for volunteers. So, take that first step. Choose an event you want to support or a group on campus that shares your passion, and offer to lend a hand.

Volunteers are an important part of MacEwan University's convocation ceremonies every June and November. While graduates excitedly don caps and gowns and proudly receive their degree, diploma or certificate in front of classmates and loved ones, volunteers ensure the day runs smoothly. You can lend a hand by greeting guests, assisting with gowning and guiding graduates through each moment of the ceremony.

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MacEwan Ambassadors promote a positive image of MacEwan University. If you enjoy meeting people, want to develop your leadership and communication skills and like the idea of making a difference in the lives of MacEwan students, contact us to learn more about the Ambassador program.

MACEWAN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

MacEwan International offers students various opportunities to gain valuable volunteer experience. Please contact international@macewan.ca to learn more about our current openings.

Volunteer for two to three hours a week and receive exclusive access to workshops on art handling, installation and care. In addition, our volunteers get in-depth training about the contemporary artworks in the exhibition. 

MITCHELL ART GALLERY OPPORTUNITIES

Each fall and winter, student volunteers lead tours, greet new students, serve as mascots or mascot assistants, share their own first-year stories and much more. Contact the Welcome Team if you would like to support new students as they start their post-secondary journey. 

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

If you are interested in working on initiatives that help promote diversity and inclusion on campus, we'd like to hear from you. Organizing awareness events, supporting campus and community outreach projects, participating in campus presentations and peer dialogue sessions—when you volunteer with the Office of Human Rights, you develop valuable professional and personal skills. We also offer training programs to support students who want to take their volunteer skills to the next level.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Help build a culture of consent at MacEwan University. Receive training, join committees and share your experience as we work together to raise awareness about and address sexual violence on campus. Some opportunities include MacEwan Anti-Violence Education Network (MAVEN) and the Ending Sexual Violence Student Research Forum. See what we have to offer.

OSVPER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer at this once-a-year gig and be reminded why MacEwan University is such a great place to be.

During Open House, thousands of potential students and their families learn about MacEwan programs, meet with faculty members and explore City Centre Campus. As an Open House volunteer, you meet future students, share your experiences and provide direction to our excited—and sometimes overwhelmed—guests. A variety of positions are available.

Volunteer sign-up typically opens at the beginning of October, about a month in advance of Open House.

Learn about Open House

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Calling all changemakers! We invite you to join our community of social innovators and entrepreneurs. Commit to a regular volunteer shift and receive a Roundhouse membership. Help bring the Enlightened Economy Summit to life by joining the organizing committee. Contact us to learn more about these and other volunteer opportunities at the Social Innovation Institute.

SOCIAL INNOVATION INSTITUTE

Do you love campus and want to help show it off? The MacEwan Tour Guide Program is for you! Help show off our amazing campus and programs while learning valuable public speaking and presentation skills. Fill out the application or email tours@macewan.ca for more info!

Campus Tour Guide Program Application Form

Our academic life is filled with social, cultural and informative events that promote community development and intercultural dialogue. If you are interested in volunteering for any of our projects, we want to meet you! Diversify your MacEwan student experience with things like organizing international musicians’ concerts or putting together social campus events in collaboration with other MacEwan partners. Stop by our office (7-310U) or email us to connect!

GET INVOLVED

We all play a part in creating a supportive campus community. If you’re passionate about health promotion and supporting wellness on our campus the Peer Health Education Team is a student volunteer leadership opportunity that could be for you!

GET INVOLVED

Get involved, get credit

The student experience record (SER) is an official document that lists the extracurricular activities you participate in as a MacEwan student, such as non-credit clubs, campaigns and committees. Bring the SER to a job interview or attach it to an application. It boosts your resumé and lets potential employers know a bit more about you. Learn more about this university-recognized, accredited document in the SER portal of MacEwanLife.

MACEWANLIFE

I’ve made great connections with other students who volunteer. We feel like we’re contributing to MacEwan, to our city and to our own academic and social growth.
JASON GARCIA, BACHELOR OF ARTS
A good fit

Mentor, organizer, tour guide, tutor, advocate, planner. We can help you find the volunteer opportunity that's right for you.

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