CAREERS AND VOLUNTEERING
Want To Join Our Team?
We are seeking individuals with a passion for inclusion who have strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, organizational skills, and critical thinking skills. We invite people from all backgrounds who approach barriers in the community with patience and respect to work with us as Facilitators or as volunteers. Our staff and volunteers play a significant role in the success of our clients and work to create positive change in their lives.
Join our team to have the opportunity to make a lasting impact as a member of our staff or as a volunteer.
Careers
Apply today to join our team of Facilitators!
There are two different roles within our team of Facilitators. Our Education Facilitators work closely with students in our Inclusive Education program at one of our three campuses, while Employment Facilitators work with clients in our Inclusive Employment program to help reach the client’s employment goals.
We accept online applications through our Indeed page.
Volunteering
Join a team of passionate volunteers and get the opportunity to have a positive impact on students in our Inclusive Education program. We have volunteering opportunities at all three of our campuses.
Get involved today and be part of something meaningful! ​
All volunteers with IPSESA must meet the general requirements:
‣ A current Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
‣ Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Peer Mentor
We are seeking peer mentors that are passionate about creating a more inclusive campus at the University of Calgary. Through this role you will actively create opportunities for inclusion on campus, and build meaningful connections with IPSE students. This opportunity is open to all University of Calgary students with a passion for inclusion and campus engagement.
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What you will do:
As a peer mentor, you will be matched one-on-one with an IPSE student based on shared interests. Your role involves supporting the student by participating in campus life together. This could include attending events such as SU club activities and DINOS games, as well as enjoying more casual activities like wing nights at The Den or using the Active Living facilities. You and the IPSE student will collaborate to choose which events to attend.
This position lasts the Fall and Winter semesters (September – April).
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Requirements:
‣ Meet with an IPSE student on a biweekly or monthly basis (2 - 4 hours/month commitment)
‣ Knowledge of campus life at the University of Calgary
‣ Meet the general requirements to volunteer with IPSESA
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How to Apply:
Applications open during the Summer semester to fill positions for the upcoming Fall-Winter semesters. Applicants must be available for an interview in late August.
For more information, read our full posting
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To apply, please fill out the University of Calgary Peer Mentor form
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Literacy Tutor
We are seeking literacy tutors to deliver individualized literacy support to IPSE students at the University of Calgary. Our literacy tutors must be committed to IPSE values of inclusion, participation, and skill-development for university students with disabilities. This position is open to pre-service teachers with the Werklund School of Education.
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What you will do:
Literacy tutors are paired one-to-one with an IPSE student and provide support with developing their literacy skills. This is done collaboratively with the student’s Facilitator to develop a learning plan. You meet with the student and conduct literacy-based lessons to enhance students’ literacy knowledge and skills. This experiential learning opportunity allows prospective educators to cultivate inclusive teaching strategies and create a more accessible learning environment.
Literacy tutors commit to a minimum of 25 hours of support, meeting with students for 1 hour/week. This position begins in early October and lasts until late March.
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Requirements:
‣ Meet with IPSE students for 1 hour/week, with a total of 25 hours of support
‣ Applicants must be currently students with the Werklund School of Education and currently taking upper-year EDUC courses at the University of Calgary
‣ Meet the general requirements to volunteer with IPSESA
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How to Apply:
Applications open in September. Successful applicants must be available to attend an IPSESA Orientation Session.
Applications are submitted through Elevate. To learn more, read the application guide
Practicum Student
We are seeking junior and senior practicum students from the Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (CRDS) program at the University of Calgary. We are seeking practicum students who are interested in inclusive learning and possess skills in communication, problem-solving, and empathy.
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What you will do:
CRDS practicum students work directly with IPSE students and their Facilitator in the development of client-centered support strategies and providing IPSE program supports. This role provides opportunities for learning about inclusive education strategies in a post-secondary setting and to better understand the unique challenges facing university students with disabilities. You will work directly with Facilitators with course modification, documentation, and other tasks that help you learn about the daily work in the disability field. ​
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Requirements:
​‣ Currently be enrolled in a CRDS practicum course at the University of Calgary
​‣ Meet the requirements of your specific CRDS practicum course
​‣ Meet the general requirements to volunteer with IPSESA
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How to Apply:
We receive practicum requests via email from CRDS practicum coordinators. We accept 2-3 practicum students per year.
Applications open two months prior to each semester:
​‣ May-June for Fall Semester or Fall + Winter Semesters
​‣ October-November for Winter Semester
Successful applicants will need to complete an interview.
To apply, contact your practicum coordinator
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Peer Mentor
We are seeking peer mentors that are passionate about creating a more inclusive campus at St. Mary’s University. Through this role you will actively create opportunities for inclusion on campus, and build meaningful connections with IPSE students. This opportunity is open to all St. Mary's students with a passion for inclusion and campus engagement.
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What you will do:
As a peer mentor, you will be matched one-on-one with an IPSE student based on shared interests. Your role involves supporting the student by participating in campus life together. This could include attending club events, going for lunch, attending Lightning games together, and much more. You and the IPSE student will collaborate to choose which events to attend.
This position lasts the Fall and Winter semesters (September – April).
Requirements:
‣ Meet with an IPSE student for a minimum of 1 hour/month
‣ Knowledge of campus life at St. Mary’s University
‣ Meet the general requirements to volunteer with IPSESA
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How to Apply:
Applications are open and ongoing throughout the academic year. Applicants will need to complete an interview.
To apply, please fill out the St. Mary's Peer Mentor form
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Peer Mentor
We are seeking peer mentors that are passionate about creating a more inclusive campus at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). Through this role you will actively create opportunities for inclusion on campus and build meaningful connections with IPSE students. This opportunity is open to all SAIT students with a passion for inclusion and campus engagement.
What you will do:
As a peer mentor, you will be matched one-on-one with an IPSE student based on shared interests. Your role involves supporting the student by participating in campus life together. This could include attending events such as SAITSA club meetups, recreation centre activities, student workshops, or campus celebrations like the Fall Carnival. You and the IPSE student will collaborate to choose which events to attend. Your involvement will help create a more inclusive and engaging campus experience.
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This position lasts the Fall and Winter semesters (September – April).
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Requirements:
‣ Meet with an IPSE student on a biweekly or monthly basis (2 - 4 hours/month commitment)
‣ Knowledge of campus life at SAIT
‣ Meet the general requirements to volunteer with IPSESA
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How to Apply:
Applications open during the summer semester to fill positions for the upcoming Fall-Winter semesters. Applicants must be available for an interview in late August.
For more information and to see the full posting, check out:
‣ Student Engagement Office & LEADS: Student Leadership program
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To apply, please fill out the SAIT Peer Mentor Form
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