1. Importance of volunteer and student work experience

2. volunteering
Are you looking for a job but don’t have the experience you need? But you can’t get experience because you can’t get a job?
Volunteer in a place where you will be completing tasks similar to your job interests
Do you need more skills or a better network so you can find work?
Keep a list of the contacts you make volunteering
This may help you when you apply for future jobs (‘it’s all about who you know’) or they can act as your references
Are you thinking of making a change in your career but unsure about what you want to do?
Volunteering can help you try out different fields of employment without making a drastic lifestyle change (i.e. changing programs)

3. Organization in Corner Brook
Where to volunteer
Field of Study
Organization in Corner Brook
Health
AIDS Committee of NL; Autism Society; Community Mental Health Initiative
Environmental Science
Western Environment Centre
Education
Community Youth Network; Girl Guides of Canada
Social Enterprise/Not-for-Profits
YMCA; Rotary Club; Association for New Canadians
Literacy
Public Library; NL Laubach Literacy Council
Healthy Living
Special Olympics; various sports coaching roles
Higher Education
GCSU Clubs and Societies
History
Corner Brook Museum & Archives

4. Or, Volunteer with WelcomeNL!

5. Student work experience
Grenfell Campus has many different departments that offer opportunities for student employment, including:
Academic departments
Arts & Social Science; Science & Environment; Fine Arts
Health and recreation
Marketing and engagement
Housing
The GCSU and GSU
Indigenous & international services
Ferriss Hodgett Library

6. Skills to be gained from student on-campus employment
Student Library Assistant
Computer assistance
Material shelving
Shelf reading
Written and oral communication
Circulation desk
organization
Time management
Customer service
Event coordinating
Media and social media engagement
Hiring staff
Supervising Staff
Hiring/promoting bands/concerts
Organizing campaigns
Writing contracts
Bartending
Representation on committees
Teamwork & leadership
GCSU Vice President
Academic Advising MUCEP
Communication
Microsoft office
Student engagement
Front Desk Supervision
Recruitment
Time management
Mentorship
Telephone skills
Data input
Cultural awareness
Discussion leader
Active listening
Organizing extra-curriculars
Educational instruction
Building student relationships
ESL
Public speaking
One-on-one tutoring
ESL Discussion Leader

7. Off-campus student work
Summer student positions
Canada Summer Jobs
Service industry
Stores and restaurants are ALWAYS hiring
Entrepreneurship
Turn your hobbies into a small business

8. Where to find these jobs
Visit the work place– talk to people! The BEST way to have someone consider you for employment is to MAKE FACE
Explore the careers section of company websites that you are potentially interested in working for
Note: this section is often hidden at the bottom of a webpage
employment.aspx

9. Questions??