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Volunteer & Clubs Volunteer & Clubs McIntosh Gallery A unique opportunity to engage with the visual arts. Research the collection or get involved with the McIntosh’s many special projects and events. Volunteer and part-time, paid work-study positions available. For more information contact us at: mcintoshgallery@ uwo.ca Off to Western www.alumni.uwo.ca Off to Western events are hosted in August by Alumni Western, in select hometowns that send first year students off to Western in the fall. Current students and new graduates are Hometown Volunteers and speak to incoming first year students about their student experience at Western including O-week, living in residence, academics and social life. Orientation Week www.usc.uwo.ca Email: usc.oweek@uwo.ca. Orientation Week is one of the most important programs the USC provides for the students at Western. Not only does the program help welcome the incoming class of first year students, it also provides 800 volunteer positions for upper year students. Each Orientation leader (Soph) is chosen through a selection process from a pool of 1500 applicants. There are five different types of Soph positions available: Residence Sophs, Charity Sophs, Faculty Sophs, Info Team Sophs, and Affiliated College Sophs. Leadership positions are also available, such as being the Head Soph of a team, or a member of Orientation Staff that works directly with the Orientation Coordinator in planning the week. Panhellenic Council, UWO www.uwosororities.com This is the student-run government body of Western’s sorority community. Each sorority provides its members with a well-rounded university experience through leadership, scholarship, social, and philanthropic opportunities, as well as providing a lifetime of membership benefits. Formal recruitment takes place September 24-27. SERT – Student Emergency Response Team See the Safety and Security section in this guide. Society of Off-Campus Students (SOCS) See the Leadership section in this guide. Sport Clubs wwww.westernmustangs.ca Campus Recreation currently facilitates 17 student sport clubs, including various martial arts, triathlon, synchronized swimming, and more. A Campus Recreation sport club is a sanctioned organization, established by students, that provides an opportunity for all Campus Recreation members to participate in a specific sport or physical activity. Involvement in a sport club is strictly voluntary; they are designed to enhance the University experience. Sport clubs may emphasize any or all of the following: socialization, instruction and skill development, student leadership development, and competition. University Students’ Council (USC) www.usc.uwo.ca Room 340, UCC As Canada’s largest student union, the USC is committed to making your university experience enriching, exciting, and enjoyable. In addition to programming events and managing University Community Centre operations, the USC lobbies all levels of government to ensure that your education is affordable, accessible, and of the highest quality both socially and academically. You can get involved by becoming a representative on the council, working on committees, volunteering at our media outlets, or coordinating numerous USC projects like Theatre Western, Cultural Caravan, Charity Ball, and more! The USC publishes Canada’s only daily student newspaper, The Gazette, and operates 94.9 CHRW, an award-winning radio station. The USC also provides a variety of services including a bus pass, student health plan, food bank, and student groups like Pride Western, the Women’s Issues Network, EnviroWestern, and over 180 clubs. Commissioners are the foundation of your University Students’ Council. They oversee major USC events such as awareness weeks and campuswide campaigns. Applications for all Commissioner positions will be available in February at the USC Office in the UCC Room 340. Unfilled Commissioner positions will re-open in September. Visit www.usc. uwo.ca to see which ones you can still apply for. The University Students’ Council is comprised of many committees, each of which serves a specific function. Many USC committees include at least one student-at-large position. Applications for committee positions will be 60 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012
available in September at the USC office. To find out more about a specific committee or how to apply, visit the USC website USC Clubs Email: usc.clubs.coordinator@uwo.ca www.usc.uwo.ca/westernclubs Every year there are more than 19,500 members involved with University Students’ Council clubs, and with more than 180 clubs to choose from, you’ll soon see why! Joining a club is an easy way to connect with people who share similar goals and interests. Each club is run by students, for students. The clubs system has something for everyone, whether your interest is political, cultural, or recreational. Sign up during Clubs Week in September and January in the UCC Atrium, or start your own club! For more information, visit the website or email above. Volunteers In Progress (VIP) www.sdc.uwo.ca/vip Each year more than 100 volunteers participate in the VIP program by volunteering as English Conversation Leaders, Learning Skills Assistants, Marketing and Promotion Assistants, SDC Information and Office Assistants, IESC Activity Coordinators, IESC Newsletter Assistant Editors, Peer Mentors,VIP Student Coordinators, IEP Administrative Assistants, etc. Created by Western students in 1983, the program was designed to complement students’ academic life by providing them with an opportunity to develop skills and gain career-related work experience. Western Foot Patrol See the Safety and Security section in this guide. Western Serves westernserves.uwo.ca Western Serves is a one-day community service learning program offered by The Student Success Centre designed to increase participants’ social awareness and knowledge of volunteer opportunities in the London community. Students, faculty and staff participate together in meaningful service experiences at a variety of community agencies, including the Boys & Girls Club and ReForest London. Western Serves takes place annually on the 3rd Saturday in September. Western’s Volunteer Program (WVP) Phone: 519-661-3559 www.success.uwo.ca The Student Success Centre designed Western’s Volunteer Program (WVP) to provide Western students with practical experience and the opportunity to enhance their civic responsibility while addressing campus community needs. Through WVP, students are given the opportunity to work on a volunteer basis under the guidance of a supervisor from Western or an affiliated institution. These supervisors include faculty and staff who are willing to mentor committed Western students throughout the year for 3-10 hours a week. Check out the website, or drop by Room 210 in the UCC. Writing Support Centre Peer Tutor Program www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing/index.html?peer_tutoring The Writing Support Centre’s volunteer writing tutors offer feedback on student writing. For more information visit the Services to Help you Succeed section. Volunteer & Clubs STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012 61
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