Getting Involved
with the Students' Union
Get Involved
Make a difference. Build skills. Connect with people.
Purpose
Make a meaningful impact on campus while developing valuable skills, building connections, and gaining hands-on experience.
Why?
This is your chance to do more than attend university—it’s a chance to shape it. You’ll gain valuable experience, develop lifelong skills, meet incredible people, and contribute to programs and initiatives that support and enhance student life.
What we do
The Students’ Union is powered by students, for students—and getting involved is one of the best ways to shape your campus experience. We give students opportunities to lead, connect, and create positive change on campus.
How to Get Involved
Explore the many opportunities provided by your Students' Union. Whether you volunteer, join a committee or club, or work with us, you’ll help create programs, services, and initiatives that make a real difference.
Skills and Benefits
Build transferable skills like leadership, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, event planning, and project management.
THREE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!
Join a Club
At the Students' Union, we believe that there's a club for everything and if we don't have one that you love, we are happy to support you in creating your own club! Joining a club gives students the opportunity to network with students who share a similar passion, as well as further develop and strengthen their skill set.
Learn More about all of our opportunities below
​Waterloo Campus Opportunities
Opportunities with the Students' Union Support Staff
On-call advanced First Aid
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Marketing opportunities within the Clubs and Associations Dept.
Volunteer with Orientation
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Addressing food insecurity on campus
Run in the election for any of our elected positions
Events and Programming
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Create positive habits in the 7 dimensions of wellness​​
Only on campus dine-in restaurant, powered by students
Advocating for sustainable practices on campus
Hiring and recruitment for all Students' Union volunteer positions
Provides information across all Laurier departments
Volunteer operated safe walk program
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Provides you information on landlord-tenant issues and academic appeals
Make an Impact
Advocate for students and make your voice heard on issues that matter to you
Build Community
Meet new people, connect across campus, and be a part of the Laurier community.
Behind the Scenes
Grow your leadership, communication, and teamwork skills - and build your resume!
Grow Your Skills
Help plan events, programs, and services that make Laurier an amazing place to be.
Find Your Community
Gain experience, explore your interests, and open doors to new opportunities
​Brantford Campus Opportunities
Opportunities with the Students' Union Support Staff
Hiring and recruitment for all Students' Union volunteer positions
On campus coffee shop for your in between class needs
Volunteer with Orientation
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Provides you information on landlord-tenant issues and academic appeals
Events and Programming
​
Marketing opportunities within the Clubs and Associations Dept.
Volunteer operated safe walk program
​
Run in the election for any of our elected positions
Addressing food insecurity on campus
Only on campus dine-in restaurant, powered by students