Volunteer Opportunities
Connecting with new people, having fun, and learning new skills are at the core of our volunteer program. We want you on our team!
Our volunteer roles have been designed with you, and your schedule, in mind. Yes, your schedule! Matching you to a role that aligns with your interests and time is important to us. We will help you gain leadership skills, enhance your resume, and provide a fun environment during your time as a volunteer.
Did we also mention that our volunteers are all eligible for our great incentive program? This allows you to earn rewards for the hours you contribute. That means free stuff, volunteers!
Check out the volunteer role descriptions below or contact lin.wang@norquest.ca to find out more about these roles.
2024 Fall Term Important Dates
- Volunteer Information Booth:
- Thu, Sep 5 • 10 am – 1 pm • 2-006, SCFL
- Mon, Sep 9 • 10:30 am – 2 pm • Imagine Hall
- Volunteer Application Deadline:
- Mon, Sep 23
- Mandatory Volunteer Orientation: (only required to attend 1 session)
- Tue, Sep 24 • 11 am – 12:30 pm • 2-013, SCFL
- Tue, Sep 24 • 2 – 3:30 pm • 2-013, SCFL
How to become a SANQC Volunteer
Step 1 – Check out which volunteer roles are available
Step 2 – Fill out and submit your volunteer application
Step 3 – Meet with SANQC on the volunteer interview day and talk about your volunteer interests and goals
Step 4 – Save the date and attend the mandatory volunteer orientation.
Step 5 – Begin your new volunteer role!
Volunteer Role Descriptions
General Role (All Volunteers): Each volunteer is automatically included in our general program. While you can apply for specific roles that might have openings, you will always be included in this flexible role. You will receive a volunteer newsletter with monthly activities and tasks where your support is needed. Each volunteer will also get information about community volunteer opportunities. Through our general program, you will be able to try a bit of everything when the opportunity presents itself.
Event Volunteer
Event volunteers help create the magic at our special events! This is our most popular volunteer role. There are lots of ways to be involved at events, from designing displays to welcoming students to participate, engaging with them throughout the event and making sure they all have a great time!
You get to be in the spotlight and practice leadership skills, all while having fun. You will find a variety of activities and experiences to participate in.
Our event schedule is dynamic and allows you the flexibility of choosing which ones work for you. You not only get to be the person creating that fun for others, but events are also tons of fun for you! This year, we have online and on campus events you can volunteer at. There are lots of opportunities for you to practice hosting, photography, activity management and interacting with others.
Promo Champion
Promo Champions will help SANQC reach out and connect with students so they know about the events, programs and services that we offer.
If you love going around the college talking to students and if you have lots of creative ideas about promoting SANQC, this role is for you! You’ll get the chance to partner up with the NOVA team and you might just find yourself starring in our print or online promotional materials.
In this role, you will also get to encourage students to attend our online and on campus events as well as introduce our programs and services by sharing our Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter posts on your personal social media.
NOVA Mascot Team
NOVA (Never Overlook the Value of Anyone): NOVA is the SANQC Mascot. If you have ever wanted a secret identity this is for you! You will love this role if you are energetic and enjoy being a bit silly.
As the SANQC Mascot you will attend promotions, events and activities. Get ready to showcase your dancing and acting skills by putting on the suit and channeling your inner NOVA!
You will be one of the favorites on campus and definitely the most photographed. You will rely on your handy helper to guide you around. In addition to the mandatory volunteer orientation, you need to attend a supplemental training before you can officially become a part of the NOVA Mascot Team.
NOVA’s Helpers: Don’t want to be the mascot but would like to join the NOVA Mascot Team? Be NOVA’s helper and act as NOVA’s eyes and ears to make sure NOVA doesn’t trip or fall and that everybody treats NOVA with respect. As the helper, you play an integral part in making sure NOVA is safe and taken care of. If you like being a sidekick and a great support, this role might be for you!
Academic Council
Academic Council is a robust and collaborative group that participates in decision making on academic affairs. Academic Council members meet for a monthly board meeting where 10 students, 10 staff, and 10 faculty discuss topics that are important to students and the college. You will read through the agenda and any important information to prepare and then help give the student perspective and vote on decisions*. This is a meaningful role where you can help make NorQuest better for all students.
You will complete an interview with the Board Coordinator and your information is passed onto the Students’ Council. All Academic Council members are appointed by your Students’ Council representatives before they join the board for the period of one full year (Sep – Jun). If you pay Students’ Association fees and are passionate about leadership this is a great place to join the student team.
*Please note that you will only be a voting member when the new Students’ Council has been sworn in, is able to make your appointment and when there is an available seat for you. Otherwise, you are free to join the Academic Council meetings but would not having voting privileges.
Volunteer Incentive Program
Volunteer Points
SANQC offers a points-reward system for volunteers. For every volunteer opportunity you complete, you will collect points. You can then redeem those points for a variety of great prizes.
Collecting Points
You will receive updates with upcoming volunteer opportunities. Each opportunity will have a point value assigned to it. You’ll then sign up for the opportunities that you’d like to do. Once we confirm that you’ll do that activity and you complete it, those points will be added to your total. There are even some opportunities that are worth double incentive points!
Redeeming Points
Now you have collected your points, you are ready to get some free stuff. You can redeem your points as long as you are a current student. We can distribute prizes throughout the term, or you can save them up for a really great item.
We will let you know when the last day to redeem points for the Fall and Winter terms is, otherwise your points will roll into the following term.
Appreciation Prizes
We would like to celebrate your volunteer contribution milestones by entering you for an appreciation prize each term depending on the points you earned for that specific term.
Your entry is automatic and doesn’t use your points.
Your points will be added up each term to determine which milestone you have reached and for which appreciation prize you will be entered in. The bigger the milestone, the BIGGER the prize!
Certificates
At the end of your volunteer experience we want to give you a certificate for your time. You can use certificates in your portfolio, on a resume or just on your wall because you are so proud!
Just request a certificate in advance and we will have it ready before you depart for a new adventure.