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!