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:

If you contact the Opportunity Sponsor (the point of contact for the co-curricular opportunity), be sure to mention the opportunity in your email.

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*

(Accepting applications. Deadline: Nov 23, 2022)

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

2. Library Learning Assistant

(Accepting applications. Deadline: Nov 22, 2022)

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

3. Library & Archival Assistant

(Accepting applications. Deadline: Nov 22, 2022)

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

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
  • Zenith Bose, Instructional Development Consultant

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
  • Chelsey Acierno, Senior Recruitment Officer

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
  • Linus Leow, Career Advisor

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
  • Gabrielle Flores-Santiago, Student Services Manager

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
  • Gabrielle Flores-Santiago, Student Services Manager

1. Graduation Ceremony Volunteer

  • Multi-Hour Commitment
  • Assist with tasks before and during the Graduation Ceremony
  • Leadership Development, Accountability, Collaboration, Planning and Organizing, Adaptability
  • Gabrielle Flores-Santiago, Student Services Manager

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
  • Zenith Bose, Instructional Development Consultant

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
  • Sherry Cheng, Learning Centre Supervisor

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
  • Gurjashan Singh Dhummi, Community Development Coordinator

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
  • Zerlinda Chau, Student Life Coordinator

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
  • Gurjashan Singh Dhummi, Community Development Coordinator

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
  • Faith Jones, Head Librarian

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
  • Chelsey Acierno, Senior Recruitment Officer

1. Applied Skills Program (ASP) Excel+

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Complete approximately 35 hours of hands-on Microsoft Excel training
  • Knowledge Pursuit, Digital Competence
  • Ginny Chien, Student Success and Co-Curricular Coordinator

2. Applied Skills Program (ASP) Word+

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Complete approximately 25 hours of hands-on Microsoft Word training
  • Knowledge Pursuit, Digital Competence
  • Ginny Chien, Student Success and Co-Curricular Coordinator

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
  • Ginny Chien, Student Success and Co-Curricular Coordinator

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
  • Mark Friesen, Executive Director

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
  • Mark Friesen, Executive Director

6. LinkedIn Learning Circle Avid Learner

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Complete at least one LinkedIn Learning course in a given semester
  • Knowledge Pursuit
  • Ginny Chien, Student Success and Co-Curricular Coordinator

7. LinkedIn Learning Circle Expert Learner

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Complete at least five LinkedIn Learning courses in a given semester
  • Knowledge Pursuit
  • Ginny Chien, Student Success and Co-Curricular Coordinator

8. LinkedIn Learning Circle Power Learner

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Complete at least three LinkedIn Learning courses in a given semester
  • Knowledge Pursuit
  • Ginny Chien, Student Success and Co-Curricular Coordinator

9. Typing Essentials Program (TEP)

  • Multi-Day Commitment
  • Complete approximately 8-10 hours of typing lessons and assessments
  • Digital Competence, Technology Leverage
  • Ginny Chien, Student Success and Co-Curricular Coordinator

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
  • Chelsey Acierno, Senior Recruitment Officer

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
  • Gabrielle Flores-Santiago, Student Services Manager

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
  • Gabrielle Flores-Santiago, Student Services Manager

3. Columbia College Dragon Boat Team

  • Multi-Semester Commitment
  • Represent Columbia College and attend practices and racing days
  • Collaboration, Leadership Development, Accountability
  • Zerlinda Chau, Student Life Coordinator

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
  • Gabrielle Flores-Santiago, Student Services Manager

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
  • Zerlinda Chau, Student Life Coordinator

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
  • Zerlinda Chau, Student Life Coordinator

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
  • Zerlinda Chau, Student Life Coordinator

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
  • Zerlinda Chau, Student Life Coordinator

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
  • Zerlinda Chau, Student Life Coordinator

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