Event Volunteers

Looking to be a part of community conversations on important social issues? Want to meet new people while developing professional skills? Join SFU鈥檚 Community Engagement and Dialogue Unit as a volunteer!

SFU鈥檚 Community Engagement and Dialogue Unit (CE&D) supports the university and community by convening evidence-informed conversations on the world's complex challenges, and expands the capacity for mutual learning, co-creation, and shared problem solving.

CE&D Event Volunteers will assist in hosting inclusive and transformative events with the many initiatives of the Unit including but not limited to the Centre for Dialogue and 51猎奇入口Public Square.

Event Volunteers will contribute in a variety of ways such as:

Pre-event planning and logistics;
Day-of event hospitality (working the registration table, catering, room set-ups, audience management;
Table facilitation and note-taking;
Social media, photography, composing post-event recaps and blogs;
and more!

Gain event-hosting, communication, and leadership skills, connect with community, and enjoy behind-the-scenes access to exciting public events 鈥� all while making a real impact.

How to Volunteer

Every month, we share volunteer opportunities, event updates, and other ways to get involved through the Student Engagement Newsletter. Sign up for the newsletter through the link below to learn more about future opportunities.

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Position and Time Commitment

This position supports the Community Engagement and Dialogue Unit鈥檚 events during a given semester, as an on call/as needed volunteer. Roles available may vary depending on event formats, allowing volunteers to gain experience in a variety of skills throughout the semester.

Time commitment: For this position, volunteers will commit to attending and supporting 2-3 upcoming events programmed during the鈥痗oming semester鈥痑nd to staying up-to-date with the pre-event content.

Responsibilities

Working at the registration table, audience management/mic-running, note-taking, ushering crowds, and/or writing event recaps and blogs on an event or series.
Attending all mandatory training sessions, event preparation meetings, and keeping up-to-date with event information.
Communicating development goals, capacity, and availability with staff in a timely manner.鈥€�

Benefits

Develop event hosting skills, including organization and time-management.
Nurture interpersonal communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.鈥�
Form personal and professional connections within 51猎奇入口and the broader community through engagement with our event partners and attendees.鈥€�
Be a part of the Centre for Dialogue team and gain behind-the-scenes access to events.
51猎奇入口students gain鈥�Co-Curricular Record鈥�(CCR) credits. 鈥�

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Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue