Get Involved with Sustainability

Dec. 18, 2019

Whether you're a first or fourth year student, there are opportunities for you to engage with sustainability during your studies. There are one-time and longer-term volunteer positions available across campus. If you're looking for ways to promote and embed sustainability practices in your daily life, there are resources for that as well!

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Stay Informed

The easiest way to get involved with sustainability is to stay informed. We're dedicated to communicating the latest sustainability news whether it's events or upcoming campaigns that are happening in the community. There are three different channels you can stay informed:

  1. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest news
  2. Sign-up for our monthly newsletter for students
  3. Sign-up for our "General Volunteer" newsletter if you want to stay up-to-date

Join a Club or Council

There are clubs and councils on campus that are related to sustainability, and they're always looking for new members. From taking part in advocacy work or clean-ups, you'll find a club that may suit your interests in sustainability. For more information on each one of these clubs, please visit our Clubs and Councils page.

Be an Innovator

Since 2015, the Sustainability Office has dedicated up to $30,000 annually to help grow sustainability ideas that benefit the Laurier community (including you) through the Sustainable Hawk Fund (SHF). We want to leverage Laurier’s entrepreneurial and community spirit by engaging students such as yourself, faculty and staff to integrate sustainability practices into all aspects of student life at Laurier.

The application period is open for approximately one month during the Fall Semester. For more information on eligibility and applying to the fund, please visit the Sustainable Hawk Fund page.

Become a Leader

If you're already engaged in campus sustainability, the WWF Living Planet Leader certificate might be right for you. This certification recognizes the skills, experience, and commitment you have to sustainability throughout your time at University. You can customize the requirements you need as long as you complete actions in volunteering, personal sustainability, academics, and leadership or teamwork. To get started, check out the WWF Living Planet Leader page and see how you can apply your sustainability experience to achieve a certificate.