Program Volunteer – UBC Summer Science Program (Vancouver)

Are you passionate about mentorship, science education, and supporting Indigenous youth in a meaningful learning environment?

Join the UBC Summer Science Program as a Summer Science Program Volunteer and help create an enriching, culturally safe, and confidence-building experience for Indigenous high school students exploring health and science pathways. This in-person opportunity allows you to support youth programming while sharing your academic journey, experiences, and passions with students on the UBC Vancouver campus.

Commitment: Approximately 16 hours/week from August 1–15, 2026

Mandatory Training: In-person training on July 22 and July 24, 2026

Location: In-person – UBC Vancouver Campus, Vancouver

Requirements:

• Must have graduated from high school

• Friendly, supportive, and comfortable working with youth

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Interest in mentorship, education, health sciences, or community engagement

• Ability to participate in culturally safe and respectful environments

Key Responsibilities:

• Student Mentorship & Support

  • Support a positive, affirming, and confidence-building environment for students

  • Interact with students and share your academic, cultural, and lived experiences

  • Encourage student engagement, participation, and connection throughout the program

• Program Activities & Community Engagement

  • Participate in workshops, Talking Circles, cultural activities, and community discussions

  • Engage respectfully with Elders, Indigenous facilitators, students, and staff

  • Support culturally safe and inclusive programming experiences

• Event & Program Support

  • Provide supervision during workshops, field trips, and UBC campus tours

  • Assist staff with workshop setup and takedown, meal preparation, photography, and student graduation events

  • Help support smooth daily program operations

What You’ll Gain:

• Experience working within a large collaborative team

• Hands-on experience supporting Indigenous youth programming

• Experience with camp operations, workshops, and community engagement

• Opportunities to strengthen leadership, mentorship, and communication skills

• A signed volunteer certificate upon completion

• Reference letters available upon request

By volunteering with the UBC Summer Science Program, you will help support Indigenous youth as they explore education, science, culture, and future career pathways within a supportive and empowering community environment.

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