Opportunities
Non-exhaustive list of opportunities available to Indigenous students at SFU
Volunteer
What: Spirit of the Children Society – Volunteers Needed
When: Ongoing
Details: We are an Indigenous non-profit society based in British Columbia, Canada. We serve families in the Burnaby, New Westminster, and the Tri-Cities area (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody). We work to empower and strengthen Indigenous families by providing support and resources through the programs we offer
What: Urban Native Youth Association Mentorship Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Details: UNYA offers two volunteer mentorship opportunities that connect Indigenous youth with supportive, consistent role models: the Mentorship Program (ages 12–15) and the Kinnections Program (ages 16–18). Time commitment is 2-4 hours each week for minimum of one year. https://unya.bc.ca/uncategorized/mentorship/
Work
What: VIDEA Indigenous Youth Internship Programme
When: Ongoing
Details: VIDEA’s IYIP provides opportunities for young Indigenous adults (18-30) to participate in international internships in Zambia, Uganda and Tanzania; and virtual work experience placements. https://videa.ca/indigenous-internships/
What: BC Indigenous Youth Internship
When: September-August yearly, deadline April 30th
Details: It provides professional experience, leadership development, cultural support and a professional, cultural and social network through the intern cohort. Interns are placed with a government ministry for nine months, then with an Indigenous organization for three months. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/job-seekers/internship-co-op-opportunities/iyip
