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This page outlines a number of ongoing leadership opportunities (student leader roles) available to students on campus.
Student Leader Roles in the area of Academic Support
BMO Indigenous Peer Mentor
Role Description
Through sharing of cultural tradition and values, the BMO Indigenous Peer Mentorship Program provides peer-to-peer mentorship experiences for Indigenous students at Mount Royal University. Recognizing the importance of supporting students as they transition into university, the program empowers both the mentor and mentee to establish relationships and hone their academic skills through education, culture, community, and wellness.
Commitment: 25 hours per semester
Training Requirement: 4 days of training (offered in June and December) (provided)
Recruitment: Ongoing - Mentors are referred by faculty and staff on campus and are expected to complete an application package.
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MAPS Peer Mentor
Role Description
MAPS Peer Mentors provide peer-to-peer mentorship experiences for first-year students at Mount Royal University. Recognizing the importance of supporting students as they transition into university, this program empowers both the mentor and mentee to establish relationships and hone their academic skills through education, culture, community and wellness.
Commitment: 2 hours per week.
Training Requirement: One full day, in-person training (8 hours); Online pre-training (5 hours); On-going development training opportunities.
Recruitment Period: February-March. Apply at mru.ca/peermentorship.
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MEG Science Camp Coordinator
Role Description
Camp Coordinators provide leadership and managerial skills in organizing and delivering an educational camp for Indigenous youth. Coordinators are responsible for recruiting, planning and organizing of the camp, through which they develop administrative and leadership experience in addition to youth work.
Commitment: ~35 hours per week (for select weeks)
Recruitment Period: February/March
New Student Registration Volunteer
Role Description
For this one-day event, New Student Registration volunteers help incoming students with registering for their first-year courses, while providing a warm welcome to the Mount Royal community.
Commitment: One day (4-8 hours)
Training Requirement: 2 hours of training (provided)
Recruitment Period: March/April
Peer Learning Program
Role Description
Learning Peers support fellow students in learning course-specific content by facilitating a weekly review of class material, engaging participants using active learning strategies, and sharing effective study skills.
Commitment: 2 hours per week (minimum)
Training Requirement: Online modules (4 hours) and an in-person training day (6 hours) (provided)
Recruitment Period: February 15 through March 31. Apply at mru.ca/plp.
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Student Leader Roles in the area of Citizenship and Civic Engagement
Indspire Regional Representative
Role Description
Indspire is an Indigenous-led registered charity that invests in the education of Indigenous people for the long term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada. Student Regional Representatives are hired in every major post-secondary institution and deliver workshops and information sessions on Indspire scholarships, awards and bursaries. SRR also guide students in the creation of their applications and share their personal stories and barriers they have overcome in the pursuit of higher education.
Commitment: Varies based on need
Training Requirement: Role-specific training (provided)
Recruitment Period: Ongoing, as needed
*This is an external position that is facilitated in collaboration with Iniskim
Student Leader Roles in the area of Community Support and Community-building
Career Peer
Role Description
As a Career Peer you will have the opportunity to lead outreach initiatives, including the delivery of basic career education, and support your fellow students in their career exploration. Most importantly, volunteering as a Career Peer provides a meaningful service to other students and helps you build valuable relationships with a diverse team of MRU students and staff.
Commitment: 3 hours per week
Training Requirement: to be determined (provided)
Recruitment Period: Ongoing
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Peer Leader
Role Description
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Peer Leaders will work with equity-seeking groups on campus to promote education and engagement around issues of social justice. The leadership team will have the opportunity to participate in events, lead peer groups, facilitate discussions, provide workshops and presentations, and work individually with other students on campus.
Commitment: 3 hours per week
Training Requirement: Full day training in early fall, plus weekly 1 hour meetings September - April
Recruitment Period: March - July
International Student Support Centre Lead
Role Description
As an International Student Support Centre (ISSC) Lead, you will have the opportunity to further grow the International Student Support Centre into a vibrant hub for the international community at MRU. This would be accomplished by organizing, executing and supporting socially & culturally focused events with an intent to bring international and domestic students together to build community.
Commitment: approximately 10 hours/week, with flexibility on a needs basis (up to 160 hours per semester)
Training Requirement: 2 days (provided)
Recruitment Period: Ongoing, April 30 application deadline
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International Student Support Centre Volunteer
Role Description
The International Student Support Centre (ISSC) at MRU provides a vibrant space for students from all backgrounds to meet other MRU students as well as students studying on exchange. The ISSC is staffed by students who can provide information, support, and peer-driven programs that connect international and domestic students. The ISSC team plans and creates opportunities for students to participate in fun and engaging social and cultural activities, and provides a space for students to gather to practice language, study, meet new people, and learn from each other.
Commitment: 2 hours per week (minimum)
Training Requirement: 2 days (provided)
Recruitment Period: Ongoing
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N.A.P.I. Ambassador
Role Description
The NAPI Program is designed for Indigenous Youth, ages 13-24. NAPI Ambassadors empower and inspire Indigenous youth to realize their own potential in order to become emerging leaders of today and tomorrow. They facilitate workshops and/or campus tours are hosted on campus throughout the year, and visits Indigenous communities and high schools in Calgary and the surrounding area.
Commitment: 10 hours per week
Training Requirement: Role-specific training (provided) (Summer)
Recruitment Period: Ongoing
Residence Activities Council
Role Description
RAC is a student lead organization that creates and facilitates events for students living in residence. RAC provides a premier training ground for the development of student leaders.
Commitment: ~2 hours per week
Training Requirement: none
Recruitment Period: September
Resident Advisor
Role Description
Resident Advisors are part-time student staff members who live within a residence community and provide leadership, resources, and support to students while ensuring a safe and respectful residence experience for everyone.
Commitment: 15 hours per week (live-in position)
Training Requirement: 12 days (provided)
Recruitment Period: January/February
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Resident Advisor (Summer)
Role Description
Summer Resident Advisors are part-time student staff members who live within a residence community and provide leadership, resources, and support to students while ensuring a safe and respectful residence experience for everyone.
Commitment: 15 hours per week (live-in position)
Training Requirement: 1 day (provided) (May), First Aid Certification (not provided)
Recruitment Period: January/February
Student Leader Roles in the area of Wellness Promotion and Support
Peer Health Educator
Role Description
Peer Health Educators (PHEs) raise awareness and educate their peers about health issues through initiatives such as outreach events.
Commitment: 2-5 hours per week
Training Requirement: Two full days in the Fall, plus additional training through the year (provided)
Recruitment Period: February - March
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Peer to Peer Mental Health Educator
Role Description
P2PMHEshelp combat stigma, promote positive mental health, and educate fellow students on topics surrounding mental health and illness.
Commitment: 2-6 hours per week
Training Requirement: Two full days in the Fall, plus additional training through the year (provided)
Recruitment Period: February - March
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Stepping Up Facilitator
Role Description
Stepping Up is a relationship violence prevention program designed by students, for students. Stepping Up Peer Facilitators contribute to a variety of prevention programming, including workshops, events and online initiatives. Topics include Healthy Relationships, Consent & Sexual relationships, Gender & Media and Bystander Intervention & Informal Support. Peer facilitators create modules for the Stepping Up workshop and support participants developing community projects, while contributing to awareness- raising campaigns on campus.
Commitment: 2-4 hours every week
Training Requirement: Three full days in the Fall, plus additional training through the year (provided)
Recruitment Period: March- September