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Eligibility Requirements for Prospective Fall 2023 SWAN Volunteers:��

Please Note: All new SWAN volunteer applications go through a screening process. There is a limited number of student volunteer positions available.��

Please carefully review this list in detail prior to applying to the program to ensure you can attend all meetings, trainings, and fulfill all the requirements.

Volunteer Requirements:

• Complete the mandatory online Blackboard��volunteer leadership training modules
  • Mental Health Literacy Module
  • Sexual Violence & Education Module����
• Attend the mandatory new volunteer training orientation session
  • New SWAN volunteer orientation will be held on Monday, September 25th from 9:30AM - 12PM at the New West Campus��
• Attend the five (5) scheduled volunteer meetings. Meetings are typically held twice a month on Mondays, 10–11:30am, New West Campus
  • October 16th
  • October 23rd
  • November 6th
  • November 20th
  • December 4th
• Attend the mandatory consent training session and other required trainings:
  • Monday, October 30 from 10am – 11:30am: Consent & Sexual Violence Prevention Training Workshop Part 1 - with Nova McLeod, Sexual Violence Prevention & Education coordinator��
  • Monday, November 27th from 10am – 11:30am - Mental Health Literacy Workshop��- with ������б��俪����� Counselling Services ��
• Complete��12 or more volunteer hours per semester��
  • Volunteer hours will be completed by attending volunteer meetings��and volunteering for events
• Volunteer for at least two (2)��SWAN events per semester

Volunteer Expectations:

• Have excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities and interest in building your skills to support academic and career goals��
• Have an interest in at least one or more of the following wellness topics: social, mental, physical, financial, sexual, occupational,��emotional/spiritual health, consent and healthy relationships, or environmental sustainability��
• Be motivated, willing to learn, and have a positive attitude��
• Be respectful, encouraging and a team player��
• Have prior experience with volunteering, event planning, public speaking, or��health promotion education and/or advocacy work
• Have interest in being a member of SWAN for two (2) or more��semesters

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"SWAN has provided me with a sense of community because I get to work with fellow volunteers and inform awareness about mental and physical health to fellow students. Being part of SWAN has also taught me how small actions can make a big impact on someone's life"�� - Fall 2022 – Winter 2023 SWAN Volunteer

“One of my most precious memories with SWAN is tabling because I get to engage students in dialogue about various wellness topics [...] I greatly appreciate that these experiences have shaped my personal and professional growth." - Fall 2022 – Summer 2023 SWAN Volunteer

“I became a SWAN member during the pandemic as a way to foster social wellness when I couldn’t connect with other people often, but I stayed for 2+ years because of the supportive community!” - Fall 2020 – Summer 2023 SWAN Volunteer

“As a SWAN volunteer, the whole experience challenged me to become a better public speaker, as well as a better person. [...] I really can't thank SWAN [staff] enough for such an incredible journey so far!” - Fall 2022 SWAN Volunteer

“My experience with SWAN has been incredible. I’ve learned a variety of topics, tips and services for wellness at Douglas. I am happy that I get to share that knowledge with my fellow peers and advocate for well-being.” - Winter 2023 SWAN Volunteer​�ċ�ċ�ċ�ċ�ċ�ċ