Co-curricular Opportunities

Co-Curricular Opportunities are waiting for you. It is never too early or too late to start exploring.

Whether you are looking to get started in student governance or paid on-campus employment, the CCR database may have what you are looking for. Please note that not all opportunities are offered/available every semester.

Here is a sample posting:

Please note that the positions listed here are for reference only. The position may be filled and is not accepting applications at the moment.

1. Community Connections Program (CCP) – external*

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Respond to customer/client inquiries and assist with data entry
  • Digital Competence, Communication, Collaboration, Multicultural Awareness and Diversity, Knowledge Pursuit

2. Library Learning Assistant

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Assist with daily library operations and researching resources
  • Communication, Collaboration, Planning and Organizing, Knowledge Pursuit, Data Management

3. Library & Archival Assistant

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Assist with daily library operations and digitizing obsolete materials
  • Communication, Collaboration, Planning and Organizing, Knowledge Pursuit, Data Management

4. Limitless Student Event Coordinator

  • Multi-Semester Commitment
  • Plan the Limitless conference and assist with event promotion
  • Communication, Multicultural Awareness and Diversity, Collaboration, Accountability, Planning and Organizing

5. Resettlement Peer Support (closed)

  • Multi-Semester Commitment
  • Provide support for Student Refugee Program (SRP) students and work with the CC community to ensure adequate support
  • Leadership Development, Communication, Social Responsibility and Sustainability, Multicultural Awareness and Diversity, Planning and Organizing

6. Student Lab Assistant

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Collect and set up lab materials and provide in-person instructional assistance
  • Communication, Planning and Organizing, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Adaptability

7. Student Services Assistant (SSA)

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Manage front desk and official department emails and provide students with information
  • Communication, Data Management, Adaptability, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

8. Student Engagement Ambassador (SEA)

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Build and maintain connections with all students and develop activities and events
  • Communication, Adaptability, Critical Thinking and Problem solving, Leadership Development, Planning and Organizing

1. Graduation Ceremony Volunteer

  • Multi-Hour Commitment
  • Assist with tasks before and during the Graduation Ceremony
  • Leadership Development, Accountability, Collaboration, Planning and Organizing, Adaptability

2. Open Educational Resources Committee – Student Rep

  • Multi-Semester Commitment
  • Review and research the use and development of open educational resources (OER) and solicit student feedback
  • Collaboration, Communication, Adaptability, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Social Responsibility and Sustainability

3. Peer Tutor

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Help peers with concepts within a specific course through further explanations and demonstrations
  • Communication, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Planning and Organizing, Knowledge Pursuit

4. Ride for Refuge Volunteer

  • Multi-Hour Commitment
  • Set-up and tear-down, registration, medical support and other roles as needed by the event
  • Communication, Leadership Development, Planning and Organizing, Adaptability, Multicultural Awareness and Diversity

5. SEC Orientation Leader (OL)

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Mentor new students and answer questions about Columbia College
  • Communication, Technology Leverage, Leadership Development, Accountability, Multicultural Awareness and Diversity

6. Social Media Alumni Inspiration Agent

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Create and maintain an alumni social media plan and promote activities and achievements of CC through social media
  • Communication, Leadership Development, Planning and Organizing, Adaptability, Multicultural Awareness and Diversity

7. Truth and Reconciliation Week Volunteer

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Learn and share the history of residential schools in Canada and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with other students
  • Indigenization, Knowledge Pursuit, Communication

8. WUSC Student Refugee Program Vice President

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Provide general support to the resettled refugees at Columbia College and plan awareness events and fundraisers
  • Communication, Planning and Organizing, Multicultural Awareness and Diversity

1. Applied Skills Program (ASP) Excel+

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Complete approximately 35 hours of hands-on Microsoft Excel training
  • Knowledge Pursuit, Digital Competence

2. Applied Skills Program (ASP) Word+

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Complete approximately 25 hours of hands-on Microsoft Word training
  • Knowledge Pursuit, Digital Competence

3. Applied Skills Program (ASP) Word+PowerPoint

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Complete approximately 45 hours of hands-on Microsoft Word and PowerPoint training
  • Knowledge Pursuit, Digital Competence

4. Co-LAB Developer

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Complete approximately 20 hours of collaborative and individual contributions towards at least two community projects
  • Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Adaptability

5. Co-LAB Leader

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Complete approximately 20 hours of collaborative and individual contributions to a community project
  • Leadership Development, Social Responsibility and Sustainability, Self-Awareness

6. LinkedIn Learning Circle Avid Learner

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Complete at least one LinkedIn Learning course in a given semester
  • Knowledge Pursuit

7. LinkedIn Learning Circle Expert Learner

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Complete at least five LinkedIn Learning courses in a given semester
  • Knowledge Pursuit

8. LinkedIn Learning Circle Power Learner

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Complete at least three LinkedIn Learning courses in a given semester
  • Knowledge Pursuit

9. Typing Essentials Program (TEP)

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Complete approximately 8-10 hours of typing lessons and assessments
  • Digital Competence, Technology Leverage

10. WUSC Student Refugee Program Vice President

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Provide general support to the resettled refugees at Columbia College and plan awareness events and fundraisers
  • Communication, Planning and Organizing, Multicultural Awareness and Diversity

1. CC Student Association – Treasurer

  • Multi-Semester Commitment
  • Keep members informed about CCSA’s financial activities and keep track of the annual budget
  • Accountability, Leadership Development, Planning and Organizing, Collaboration, and Communication

2. CC Student Association – Chair/Co-Chair

  • Multi-Semester Commitment
  • Be the lead spokesperson of CCSA and oversee all CCSA-led events
  • Communication, Multicultural Awareness and Diversity, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Planning and Organizing

3. Columbia College Dragon Boat Team

  • Multi-Semester Commitment
  • Represent Columbia College and attend practices and racing days
  • Collaboration, Leadership Development, Accountability

4. CC Student Association – Committee Members

  • Multi-Semester Commitment
  • Acknowledge and address issues that impact the study body and organize events for students
  • Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem solving, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Social Responsibility and Sustainability

5. NC Student Council – President

  • Multi-Semester Commitment
  • Manage the NCSC Executive Team and oversee all aspects of the Council’s activities
  • Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Planning and Organizing, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication

6. NC Student Council – Vice President

  • Multi-Semester Commitment
  • Manage the NCSC Executive Team in the absence of the President and oversee all NCSC Members
  • Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Planning and Organizing, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Collaboration

7. NC Student Council – Secretary

  • Multi-Semester Commitment
  • Collect agenda items for NCSC meetings and record meeting minutes
  • Leadership Development, Communication, Planning and Organizing, Data Management, Digital Competence

8. NC Student Council – Treasurer

  • Multi-Semester Commitment
  • Maintain NCSC’s budget by tracking income and expenses and provide reimbursements with guidance from the Student Life Coordinator
  • Leadership Development, Accountability, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Data Management, Digital Competence

9. NC Student Council – Marketing Director

  • Multi-Semester Commitment
  • Oversee NCSC’s marketing strategies and manage all marketing campaigns
  • Leadership Development, Technology Leverage, Digital Citizenship, Collaboration, Knowledge Pursuit

Don’t see a co-curricular opportunity here and believes it should be? Contact Ginny Chien, Student Development Manager, via email at [email protected], Microsoft Teams, or in person!