Volunteering

Volunteer of the Year is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated excellence and has uniquely enriched the lives of the student population by volunteering for the Fanshawe Student Union. This individual has dedicated a significant amount of time volunteering, been a positive ambassador of the Red Squad, and proactively sought volunteer opportunities within the Fanshawe Student Union and the community as a whole.
Please submit completed nomination form to Rebeca Shiferaw, r_shiferaw@nullfanshawec.ca or return to the FSU Office, SC-1000, by Monday, March 2nd, 2020

> Nomination form

A student volunteer may be responsible for a variety of tasks including; facilitating and promoting events around campus, as well as participating in an array of volunteer opportunities within the Fanshawe Student Union and jointly within the College and outside organizations.

Each month, FSU Student Life Coordinator Rebeca Shiferaw will choose a volunteer of the month based on the following criteria; number of hours, punctuality, showing up for shifts, friendly/kind and good communication skills. Volunteer of the Month will be presented with a certificate and a $25.00 gift card. Click on the thumbnails below to view photos of 2019/2020 Red Squad Volunteer of the Month recipients.

> FSU Volunteer (Red Squad) - Job Description

The Sharing Shop is a service run by student volunteers which provides students in financial need with necessitates of life. The Sharing Shop understands that, in times, students find themselves in situations that make it difficult to buy groceries, toiletries, or cleaning supplies. Students that are able to dedicate 2 hours weekly during a semester are encouraged to apply. Additional position requirements include processing donations, tracking inventory, opening and closing responsibilities, 20lbs of lifting, following instructions, communicating efficiently, and proficient with Microsoft Excel.

The Fanshawe Student Union has partnered with the Pillar Nonprofit Network to help students find volunteering opportunities within the community. Students are encouraged to visit www.pillarnonprofit.ca for more information and to find the perfect volunteering opportunity.

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