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ABOUT THE STUDENTS UNION
The University of Alberta Students Union (UASU) is the official student-run organization for undergraduates at the University of Alberta. We aim to improve the student experience through the services events and spaces that we provide. We also provide advocacy on behalf of students within the university community and to all levels of government.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Sustain SU for the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 terms! We are currently recruiting for the Green For Good Market Team Special Events Team the Thrift Store Team and the Sustainable Actions Team. The Deadline to apply will be August 8th 2025.
Green For Good Market:
These volunteers will help run our monthly market located on the first floor of SUB! Theyll do lots of tabling planning and running fun events to promote sustainability as well as chatting with and getting to know our lovely market vendors! If you like talking about and promoting sustainability this is the position for you!
Special Events Team
This team is tasked with planning out sustainability focused events across campus. Last year they planned out a fabulously successful research night where students shared their sustainability-focused research. This year the team is growing and open to planning many more events!
Sustainable Actions Team
This team is for those of you who love to research! This team is tasked with researching and writing content for the SustainSU blog and podcast! If you fancy yourself a writer or aspiring podcaster this is for you!
Thrift Store Team
This team is running our brand new initiative: the SustainSU thrift store! (Store name pending) theyll be on the ground running the store sorting clothes and running fun thrift-related initiatives! This is a very broad program with lots of room to grow (little joke there!) and make it your own!
VOLUNTEER OPTIONS
Leadership Team Member (5 - 7 hours per week Mid-August through April 2026): this is a Senior volunteer position with one of our teams. In this position youll assist the SustainSU Coordinator in hiring and running the Sustainability Ambassador teams and learning volunteer management skills relating to either one of the above teams in addition to all the duties of a general volunteer.
If you are interested in a lower commitment volunteer position please consider volunteering for a Sustainability Ambassador position when applications open in September.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The UASUs mission is to serve engage and represent students. To do that well we need an organization that is representative of the students we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse environment that fosters a sense of belonging and empowerment. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please complete your application through this link.
The deadline to apply is 11:59AM on August 8th. For questions about this posting please contact Sustain SU at .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Volunteer