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“The best way to meet people at Memorial is by joining various clubs and societies. Memorial offers students the opportunity to take initiative and get involved in making a difference. From sports clubs to academic clubs and societies, there are an abundance of opportunities for you to get involved with and make a difference. And if there is a group you want to start, you can get support from the university community. I have been an active member of the Student Volunteer Bureau and have had the opportunity to make a lot of friends by getting involved in a variety of projects.�
MD. ALAMIN Bachelor of Business Administration student
GETTING INVOLVED AT MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY At Memorial, there are many ways to get involved in university life outside of the classroom. Students can join a club or society, volunteer with one of our on-campus resource centres or participate in one of our many leadership programs. And because we want you to get the most out of your extracurricular experiences, we offer a variety of career development, experiential learning and award programs, like our Volunteer Incentive Program and the Co-Curricular Record, that recognize your volunteer and leadership achievements.
THE STUDENT VOLUNTEER BUREAU The Student Volunteer Bureau (SVB) is a resource centre and referral service for students interested in getting involved in our community. The SVB maintains contact information for both on- and off-campus organizations and services seeking volunteers. Students can sign-up for the volunteer email listserv which is used to send out volunteer
The SVB is student-run and staffed by trained student employees and volunteers who help students find volunteer placements oncampus and in the community.
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES The Memorial University of Newfoundland Students’ Union (MUNSU) recognizes over 100 clubs and societies. Groups are organized around a variety of areas including academic, athletic, cultural, political and recreational interests. With so many groups active on campus, it’s easy to find one that will let you connect with students who have similar interests as you. Clubs and societies aren’t just for socializing though - many of our campus groups take on leadership roles in our communities and create positive change by participating in charity fundraisers, raising awareness on social issues and even organizing summer camps for youth. Whatever your interests are there’s probably a group for that and if not, you can start your own!
RESOURCE CENTERS There are currently seven student-run resource centres at the St. John’s campus. Resource centres act as a peer support network, meeting space and information resource within the university community. Volunteers are needed to help maintain office hours at the centres but also to take on leadership roles within these groups. The seven current resource centres are: Aboriginal Resource Centre; Disability Information and Support Centre; International Students’ Centre; LBGT-MUN; Student Parents’ Resource Centre; Students Older than Average; and Intersections - A Resource Centre for Marginalized Genders.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AT MEMORIAL Leadership skills are essential for academic, personal and professional success. At Memorial we offer the tools and resources to develop and enhance these skills. Become part of Memorial’s student leadership community by taking advantage of our many leadership opportunities! These include:
VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP
opportunities as they arise. The SVB also coordinates the Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP), a program of four ascending award levels that encourages and recognizes student involvement in volunteer activities. VIP is designed to promote career development and selfawareness as each participant progresses through their university career.
WELCOME WEEK
Welcome Week is the first week of a new student’s university life. It is a full week of fun, interactive and informative events. Current student volunteers help new students learn more about the Memorial community and connect with other people on campus. Activities include campus tours, a BBQ, and information fairs highlighting the support and resources available to students at Memorial.
MEMORIAL AMBASSADORS
The Memorial Ambassador Program is an opportunity for students to represent their university while developing professional and personal skills. This is a volunteer role and students attend a variety of events on campus and in the community as ambassadors of the university. Volunteers also receive training in communications, networking and dining etiquette.
MEMORIAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
The annual Memorial Student Leadership Conference is a one-day event held in the winter semester. The conference is filled with interesting and interactive sessions that are built on practical experience, leadership theory, and community service. The conference recognizes and rewards student leadership while fostering existing and emerging leaders.
CO-CURRICULAR RECORD
The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) is an official document that highlights and verifies out-of-class learning and involvement of Memorial students. The CCR supports and recognizes student engagement in qualifying campus activities and serves as a companion piece to your academic transcript and resumĂŠ. Non-credit courses and certificates, scholarships and awards, volunteer experience and work experience can all be included on your CCR.
CONTACT FOLLOW US facebook.com/memorialfutureu twitter.com/memorialfutureu instagram.com/memorialuniversity STUDENT VOLUNTEER BUREAU 709 864 4301 | svb@mun.ca | www.mun.ca/volunteer STUDENT LEADERSHIP 709 864 3534 | leadershipprograms@mun.ca
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