Leaders in Action

Help develop and host events and activities for CMTN students.

Our Leaders in Action volunteers assist with on-campus events and in planning and organizing a variety of social, sporting and cultural activities. Volunteers receive training and orientation to gain valuable skills to support CMTN student engagement. This opportunity is open to all full-time Coast Mountain College students (6 credits or more per term).

  • Participate in a committee to plan off-campus events for students including lunches at restaurants, cultural events, and excursions to local attractions
  • Lead campus tours and assist at orientation sessions
  • Assist at on-campus cultural and special events

Why volunteer?

In appreciation of their contributions each Leader in Action volunteer is presented with a reference letter and a Statement of Achievement at the completion of his/her time in the program. Other incentives may be awarded to exceptional volunteers!

  • Feel great about helping others
  • Meet new people
  • Experience new things
  • Develop new skills
  • Gain a great reference for your resume

Criteria

All selected volunteers are enthusiastic, outgoing, and trained by the CMTN Student Services team.

In addition, all volunteers must:

  • Be full-time students at CMTN
  • Commit to volunteering a minimum of 10 hours per semester

Leaders in Action benefits and recognition

New members will receive a Leaders in Action vest and T-shirt, along with the following:

  • $150 honorarium after each semester
  • A celebration luncheon or dinner
  • Leaders in Action certificate

Application Deadlines

Terrace Campus: September 27, 2024
Forward application to: Madison Greening, Interim Student Engagement Coordinator (Terrace)
250.635.6511 ext.5342
mgreening@coastmountaincollege.ca

Prince Rupert Campus: September 27, 2024
Forward application to: Karen Buchanan, Student Engagement Officer (Prince Rupert)
250.635.6511 ext. 5700
kbuchanan@coastmountaincollege.ca

Smithers and Hazelton: TBD
Forward Application to: Praveen, Student Engagement Officer (Smithers)
250-847-4461 ext. 5812
praveen@coastmountaincollege.ca


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