Summer has ended and it’s back to the books
September 13, 2009 by TrentWUSC-IT · Leave a Comment
Just take a minute to think about the title of this post and let it sink in. Some of us are still wishing we could have another week of summer break not having to get up early and sleeping in until midday. While this may not change for a few (unfortunately!), the reality is that university classes officially resume tomorrow if they have not done so already. This is your opportunity to pursue higher education in preparation for a future career, make life-long friends, change the world and have fun doing it all!
We understand that university life can be tough and takes time to adjust; after all, our members are students as well. We encourage you to work hard at your studies, but also take time to relax and engage in other constructive activities. Joining and participating in WUSC at Trent University is a great way of doing the latter. It is not just another extra-curricular activity; it is a way of coming together with different people and sharing ideas about how we can go about changing the world through education. Consider volunteering now and become a member of an organization that is making a difference in our world.
Volunteers needed for SRP welcome and ISW
August 18, 2009 by TrentWUSC-IT · Leave a Comment
We are sorry for the late notice, but these two pieces of news are urgent. All current WUSC at Trent University members are asked to take note of the following upcoming events:
New SRP Student Arrival
The new SRP sponsored student will be arriving on Wednesday, August 19th. We need to form a welcome committee to meet him at the airport and subsequently accompany him back to Peterborough. If you are in the Peterborough or Toronto area during that day and would like to be apart of this exciting occasion, please e-mail the Chair informing her of your intent by today at 2:00pm. Transportation from Peterborough to Toronto will be provided. Other details will be given upon request.
ISW Clubs and Groups Day
The Clubs and Groups Day is a day during Trent University’s ISW or orientation week when campus organizations publicize their presence to new students in an effort to recruit more members. This year, Clubs and Groups Day falls on Wednesday, September 9th, from 9:00am to 3:00pm around the Bata Library and WUSC at Trent University will be there to represent WUSC. We need current members to volunteer at our informational booth for whichever time slot they are comfortable with. Please contact the Chair if you would like to participate.
Both of these events are great opportunities to meet new people and to share your experiences of volunteering within WUSC! Please consider joining us.
The challenge faced by volunteer turnover within WUSC
July 11, 2009 by TrentWUSC-IT · Leave a Comment
Every year, WUSC committees around Canada undergo some form of change in membership. Individuals may change roles within the organization or new replacements may enter. As with any organization, its effectiveness is only as good as its membership, so it comes as no surprise that there are concerns when there is a majority turnover of membership within WUSC.
As you will see in the video, one of the challenges faced by majority turnover is the great loss of valuable volunteer experience. New members who take on executive positions are at a slight disadvantage if they have little to no experience working beside their predecessors. While many positions are “learn-as-you-go” and can readily accommodate new and enthusiastic members, areas such as the Student Refugee Program, which has tremendous responsibilities, require quick transfer of knowledge so that progress is not slowed.
WUSC welcomes new Campus Engagement Liaison Officers
July 18, 2008 by TrentWUSC-IT · Leave a Comment
The following comes to us from WUSC in Ottawa:
WUSC and the Campus Engagement Team is extremely pleased to welcome our new Campus Engagement Liaison Officers! Gervais, Adam, Michelle and Adrie will be supporting you, our valuable network of student, faculty and staff volunteers for the 2008-09 academic year. They will be responsible for liaising, supporting and guiding Local Committees in Uniterra and SRP related activities, disseminating best practices from across the country and developing resources to serve you better. They are located in four different cities across the country (Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Québec City) and will be working until March 31st, 2009. We encourage you to get in contact with them; get to know them. They will be a great resources throughout the year to seek advice, input or simply to share the successes of your committee. They are there for you!
Students Without Borders – Volunteer opportunities!
February 23, 2008 by TrentWUSC-IT · Leave a Comment
The following comes to us from WUSC.ca:
We would like to invite you and your members to apply to our overseas volunteer opportunities through Students Without Borders and gain first-hand experience in developing countries.
We have some wonderful opportunities for volunteer placements in Botswana, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Malawi, Niger, Peru and Vietnam and we also provide travel bursaries to offset students’ costs for summer 2008 volunteer placements in Burkina Faso (up to $2,500), Ghana (up to $2,000), Niger (up to $3,000), Peru (up to $1,500) and Vietnam (up to $2,500). Please visit the WUSC website for more details on placement descriptions. You will notice that the deadline to apply was February 8th. However, we are accepting applicants until all placements are filled.
Kindly share this information with any students who are interested in or may benefit from such an opportunity and please be advised that local committee members have the privilege of having priority over regular applicants.
Please feel free to e-mail us at swb@wusc.ca if you have any questions or concerns.