im here this summer and wanted to volunteer somewhere on campus. Anyone know of any place i could do so? I know of open circle/cvag but they are all far away and don't want to pay for bus tickets. lol.

Horizons? MSU website has lots of volunteer things.

Heres something that was sent to me that is super helpful:

Originally Posted by Chad

ya, so Horizons will be posting applications soon so apply for it! I'll post on MI when the applications go up within the next week or so

Also... talk with Christina Burns in the MSU, she runs campus events.

What about the McMaster Children's Hospital?

Oh yeah, and OSCAR is good to find stuff possibly.

If you're looking for general volunteering, you could always just go to random places like the Salvation army, Good Shepard, churches, hospitals, and other social work places.

i was thinking of the hospital too but i head the procedure was long-winded(references, interview) and Id rather have something i can start right away. I'll look into the MSU stuff, thanks for the ideas

The process to become a hospital volunteer isnt too long but they dont have positions open very often so thats why it sometimes takes awhile to get a position.

I enjoyed volunteering at the hospital because it was nice and close and I was able to schedule in shifts between classes.

The Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP) at the Pulse is looking for summer volunteers, and they are super flexible accomodating your schedule. The minimum committment is about 2 hours, and you spend that time working with a Pulse member with a disability, helping them with their workout and providing encouragement. No fitness experience is needed (although it would be helpful if you do have experience). Contact Julie Hiemstra at j.hiemstra[at]sympatico[dot]ca for more info.