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The Value of Getting Involved

At Vancouver Island University, we foster student success, strong community connections, and international collaboration. To get the most out of the college experience students should take part in campus events. Vancouver Island University offers many great opportunities for students to get involved every year. Whether your reason for involvement is meeting new friends, advocacy for a cause of your choice or you just want to try something new, Vancouver Island University probably has the right activity for you.Any student that is actively involved in the campus community through volunteering can bear witness to the benefits it provides. Bringing together skills that you develop through being involved and the knowledge obtained in the classroom, you will be more prepared in developing your potential to be a leader.

What are the Benefits?

To You

  • Sense of achievement
  • Self development and personal growth
  • Develop leadership skills and values, such as teamwork, communication, time management, and responsibility
  • Networking within campus and community
  • Balance for your academic life
  • Employment advantage after graduation
  • Recognition
  • Enjoying the activity itself

To Vancouver Island University

  • Involved and informed students
  • Resources to address issues and concerns
  • Joint partnerships between students, faculty and staff

To the Community

  • Valuable services performed
  • College graduates with leadership qualities and abilities
  • Future leaders with knowledge, skills, and integrity

Here's what our students have to say...

"Provides an opportunity for learning experience in my field of study (Sport & Recreation)" - Alexis

"Makes me more employable, looks great on a Resume!" - Kristine"

A great chance to meet some students who have similar interests, and get some valuable experience." - Jeff

"Opportunites to meet new people. Get to know other people outside your program or field of study." - Tony

"Everyone should Volunteer on campus because it creates a CAMPUS COMMUNITY!" - Campus Rec

Interested? Complete the Volunteer Form and bring it to the gym office today!

Volunteer Information & Gymnasium Hours - 250.740.6418
Building 190, Room 107
gym@viu.ca