Student Placements

We offer student placements opportunities based on your interests and skills and the time commitment required. These include field placements and observational opportunities in a number of disciplines such as child and youth work, social work, community development and outreach, research, and environmental justice.

What We Offer Students

Practical hands-on experience including observation and supervised practice in one or several of the following:

  • Community Support Services
  • Group Facilitations
  • Community Organizing
  • Grant Writing
  • Gerontology 
  • Group Work
  • Supporting Newcomers
  • School-based Services
  • Environmental Advocacy
  • Grassroots Outreach
  • Sustainability and Restoration

Applying for Environmental Outreach Placement:

  • Facilitating group and community events to promote current climate awareness
  • Participate is group led pro-environmental efforts (ex. community clean up)
  • Implement project deliverables by working closely with schools, community groups and members to educate those on sustainability and how to make it accessible
  • Garner local involvement in community agricultural movements

Applying for Community Support Services Placement

  • Opportunities may include: working in the community with children and families in a variety of settings, e.g. family shelters, community centres, family resource centres, etc.
  • Researching gaps in needs within communities and formulating plans or events to support
  • participation in presenting workshops
  • Facilitating group and community events to promote awareness
  • some evening/weekend availability required

How to apply for a Student Placement

To apply, submit your curriculum vitae/resume to: info@cansef.org