Co-Curricular Service-Learning Dates
Learn more and register for events through the Werklund Experiential Learning Events list on Elevate.
Service-Learning
What is Service-Learning?
An educational approach that integrates service in the community with intentional learning activities.
Canadian Alliance for Community Service-Learning
Co-Curricular Service-Learning
In service-learning, you will have a chance to work with children and youth, apply course concepts to the real world, and get co-curricular credit while you build your professional network.
We're proud to be working with a wide range of community and campus partners as part of the service-learning program. Since 2016, our partner organizations have provided over 1,800 placements for Werklund students. Service-Learning primarily takes place in the Fall and Winter semesters, but there are some opportunities that begin or take place in the Spring and Summer semesters.
These are the Service-Learning opportunities available for both semesters. Please use the red "Learn More" buttons to see more information about each opportunity. Please make a note of the Werklund dates and deadlines, as well as program-specific timelines on each program's page.
These programs take place between October and mid-December. Registration typically opens in early September.
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City Hall School
City Hall School is a Campus Calgary program. Students visit downtown space to learn about being an active citizen, understand city design, and how to build communities.
This opportunity is open to all Werklund students.
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Classrooms Without Walls (CWW) Volunteers
Lead online sessions through CWW for students in conflict zones and develop cultural sensitivity, innovative teaching strategies, and a sense of social responsibility.
This opportunity is open to all Werklund students.
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Complex Needs Educational Experience
William Aberhart High School's comprehensive program is for students in Grades 10-12 with diverse learning and adaptive behaviour needs.
This opportunity is open to all Werklund students.
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Contemporary Calgary's Contemporary Kids
Who - All Werklund students
What - Help children ages 5 to 12 explore and make contemporary visual art.
Where - Contemporary Calgary
When - Sundays, 12-5PM
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Dr. J. K. Mulloy School
Who - All Werklund students
What - Support Grade 1 students complete hands-on math and literacy activity stations
Where - Dr. J. K. Mulloy School
When - 2 hours per week, scheduled around volunteer availability
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Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) Literacy Tutors
Who - Werklund students in taking their EDUC 400 courses or higher
What - Plan and lead literacy-based lessons to enhance students' university experience
Where - University of Calgary or St. Mary’s University
When - Wednesdays afternoons
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Journey 2050 at the Calgary Stampede
Participants will shadow expert facilitators, learn content, and work with the team to develop in-person and virtual activities which they will have the opportunity to facilitate in person or virtually.
This opportunity is open to all Werklund students.
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Junior Achievement's Financial Literacy Workshops
Co-lead engaging workshops that align with the Alberta curriculum and enhance students' work readiness.
This opportunity is open to all Werklund students.
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Kindred's Families Together
The Families Together program exists to reduce family stress and build family resiliency through strengthening parent/child relationships, increasing youth resiliency, and increasing social networks.
This opportunity is open to all Werklund students.
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Learning Buddies Network
Who - All Werklund students
What - Help elementary students develop literacy and math skills through free one-on-one, after-school mentoring
Where - Lower Mainland, BC or Online
When - Monday/ Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Minimum of 10 hours in a semester
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Let's Talk Science
Who - All Werklund students
What - Support STEM demonstrations & learning in classrooms
Where - Online or In-Person
When - Weekdays, based on available events
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Little Red Reading House
Who - Recommended to students in their EDUC 400s courses or Werklund graduate students
What - Support early literacy programs and a love of reading
Where - Little Red Reading House
When - Weekdays, evenings, weekends available
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Sam Centre Volunteers
Support field trips for K-6 students to the Calgary Stampede's Sam Centre that are intentionally designed to bring the Alberta Education Program of Studies to life.
This opportunity is open to all Werklund students
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St. Anne Academic Centre's Literacy and Numeracy Support for High School ELLs
Who - Students in their EDUC 400s courses or higher
What - Work alongside experienced teachers to provide proactive support to students
Where - St. Anne Academic Centre
When - Flexible between Monday to Thursday, 9 AM-3 PM
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St. Matthew School's Literacy and Numeracy Support for K to 9
Who - Open to all Werklund students
What - ELL, Literacy and Numeracy, French and English support for K-9 Students
Where - St. Matthew School, Calgary, AB
When - 2-3 hours per week
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Stampede School Facilitators
Who - Open to students in their EDUC 400s courses or higher
What - Support activities for education program run by the Calgary Stampede Foundation
Where - Stampede Park
When - 3-6 hours of week
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Support en littératie et numératie de la M à la 12 en français
Who - All Werklund students who speak fluent French
What - Support literacy and numeracy development in French
Where - L'École des Hautes-Plaines, Airdrie, AB
When - 2-3 hours per week
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Trellis' Youth Group Programming
Who - All Werklund students
What - Support and mentor youth with academic work and post-secondary education journeys
Where - Locations vary: Bowness Club, Genesis Centre, Rundle NE
When - 6-8 PM, days vary by location, possible Saturdays
These programs take place between January and mid-March.
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City Hall School
City Hall School is a Campus Calgary program. Students visit downtown space to learn about being an active citizen, understand city design, and how to build communities.
This opportunity is open to all BEd students.
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Classrooms Without Walls (CWW) Volunteers
Lead online through CWW for students in conflict zones and develop cultural sensitivity, innovative teaching strategies, and a sense of social responsibility.
This opportunity is open to all BEd students.
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Complex Needs Educational Experience
William Aberhart High School's comprehensive program is for students in Grades 10-12 with diverse learning and adaptive behaviour needs.
This opportunity is open to all BEd students
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Contemporary Calgary's Contemporary Kids
What? - Help facilitate weekly programs, where children between the ages of 5 and 12 explore and make contemporary visual art.
Who? - This opportunity is open to all BEd students.
Where? - Contemporary Calgary
When? - Sundays, 12-5PM
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Dr. J. K. Mulloy Elementary School
What? - Support Grade One students as they complete hands-on math and literacy activity stations that are organized by the classroom teacher.
Who? - This opportunity is open to all BEd students.
Where? - Dr. J. K. Mulloy Elementary School (CBE) in Huntington Hills, Calgary
When? - Minimum commitment of 2 hours per week. Times and days will be scheduled around volunteer availability.
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Incoming TAB Support
The Incoming Teaching Across Borders Program supports international students from our TAB partners while they are visiting Calgary. Stay tuned for updates!
This opportunity is open to all BEd students.
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Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) Literacy Tutors
What? - Create, plan, and lead literacy-based lessons to enhance students' university experience.
Who? - This opportunity is open to students currently taking their EDUC 400 or 500 courses.
Where? - multiple locations
- University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW
- St. Mary’s University, 14500 Bannister Road SE
When? - Wednesday's 3PM-5PM. No minimum hours required, however tutoring hours may look like 1-6 hours per week (depending on availability)
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Journey 2050 at the Calgary Stampede
Participants will shadow expert facilitators, learn content, and work with the team to develop in-person and virtual activities which they will have the opportunity to facilitate in person or virtually.
This opportunity is open to all BEd students.
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Junior Achievement's Financial Literacy Workshops
Co-lead engaging workshops that align with the Alberta curriculum and enhance students' work readiness.
This opportunity is open to all BEd students.
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Kindred's Families Together
The Families Together program exists to reduce family stress and build family resiliency through strengthening parent/child relationships, increasing youth resiliency, and increasing social networks.
This opportunity is open to all BEd students.
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Learning Buddies Network
What? - Learning Buddies Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping elementary school students develop essential literacy and math skills through free one-on-one, after-school mentoring in a fun group setting.
Who? - This opportunity is open to all BEd students.
Where? - Lower Mainland BC and Online
When? - Monday/ Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Minimum of 10 hours in a semester
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Let's Talk Science
What? - Let’s Talk Science is a national charitable organization committed to inspiring and empowering Canadian youth to develop the skills they need to participate and thrive in an ever-changing world.
Who? - This opportunity is open to all BEd students.
Where? - Online or In-Person (optional) at the University of Calgary
When? - Flexibility for days of the week.
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Little Red Reading House
What? - Support Little Red Reading House programs, early literacy, and a love of reading in children and families.
Who? - This opportunity is recommended to students currently in their EDUC 400s courses.
Where? - Little Red Reading House, 922 8 Ave SE, T2G 0M3
When? - Variable. Weekdays, and some evenings and weekends available. The time commitment is typically 2-3 hours per shift.
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Sam Centre Volunteers
Support field trips for K-6 students to the Calgary Stampede's Sam Centre that are intentionally designed to bring the Alberta Education Program of Studies to life.
This opportunity is open to all BEd students.
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St. Anne Academic Centre's Literacy and Numeracy Support for High School ELLs
What? - Work alongside experienced teachers to provide proactive support to students at the St. Anne Academic Centre.
Who? - This opportunity is open to students currently in their EDUC 400s or EDUC 500s.
Where? - 1010 21 Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta
When? - Monday to Thursday from 9AM-3PM, specific hours depending on individual and student schedule
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St. Matthew School's Literacy and Numeracy Support for K to 9
What? - ELL, Literacy and Numeracy, French and English support for K-9 Students in French and/or English at St. Matthew's School.
Who? - This opportunity is open to all BEd students.
Where? - St. Matthew School, 416 83 Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta
When? - Minimum of 2-3 hours per week, for 10-12 weeks.
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Stampede School Facilitators
What? - Develop, plan, lead, and support activities for a first-class education program run by the Calgary Stampede Foundation.
Who? - This opportunity is open to students currently in their EDUC 400s or EDUC 500s.
Where? - Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1
- On-site locations will vary day-to-day based on the participating schools' interests
When? - 3-6 hours of week
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Support en littératie et numératie de la M à la 12 en français
What? - Support literacy and numeracy development in French at a Francophone school in Airdrie.
Who? - This opportunity is open to all BEd students who speak fluent French.
Where? - 1165 Ravenswood Dr SE Airdrie, AB
When? - 2-3 hours per week for 10-12 weeks.
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Telus Spark School and Day Camp Support
What? - Support delivery, logistics, and prep of all curriculum-based activities that occur at the Science Centre. 5-16 year olds.
Who? - This opportunity is open to all BEd students.
Where? - Telus Spark Science Centre, 220 St. George’s Dr NE
When? - Weekdays, 9-2PM (optionally 9-12PM). Minimum of four shifts during the semester
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Trellis' Youth Group Programming
What? - Support youth with their academic work, build mentorship relationships, and support their post-secondary education journeys.
Who? - This opportunity is open to all BEd students.
Where? - multiple locations
- Bowness Club (7930 Bowness Road NW)
- Genesis Centre (7555 Falconridge Blvd NE)
- 6012 Rundlehorn Dr NE
- Virtual option for community based Werklund students
When? - Monday through Friday (different location on each day) from 6-8 PM. Optional Saturdays
Fall Semester Timeline
- Fall 2025 Applications Open: August 28, 2025
- Werklund Information Sessions: September 16, 5:00pm (Zoom)
- Fall 2025 Applications Close: October 1, 2025 for smaller programs, larger placement applications are ongoing.
- Fall 2025 Placements Start: early October (program dependent)
- Fall 2025 Placements End: mid-December (program dependent)
Winter Semester Timeline
- Winter 2026 Applications Open: November 14, 2025
- Winter 2026 Information Session: November 18, 5:00 pm (Zoom)
- Winter 2026 Applications Close: Ongoing, program-dependent
- Winter 2026 Placements Start: early January (program dependent)
- Winter 2026 Placements End: mid-March (program dependent)
Experiential Learning Check-In & Reflection Opportunities
All participants in Experiential Learning programs are welcome and encouraged to attend at least two of the check-in & reflection sessions below as part of their program. Reflection is an incredibly important part of experiential learning. It encourages students to consider their experience so far and to adjusted as needed as they go forward through the rest of their program, or into the next step of their career.
Check-In & Reflection Sessions
We've started to all registration for the check-in & reflection sessions on Elevate!
Other Werklund Experiential Learning Events
We have lots of other events and opportunities happening in Werklund Experiential Learning. You can see more information and register through the link below!
Other Service-Learning Opportunities
The Volunteering with Diverse Communities Program (VDC) is an optional offering connected to the EDUC 450: Diversity in Learning course in the winter semester of our BEd program. While all Education students must take EDUC 450 before they graduate, the VDC program is an optional extension to enhance your experience in the course.
Registration for this program opens in the Fall semester, and placement volunteering occurs in the Winter semester.
Building Community & Connection in Classrooms is a collaborative opportunity with K-12 schools. This three-week service-learning placement gives students entering their final year of the program the chance to work alongside teachers as they begin a new school year. Participants support the school start-up process and work with teachers to develop classroom community and foster relationships with students from August until late September.
Registration opens in March, volunteering takes place in late August and September.
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Collaborating with others ... to better understand and resolve challenges facing the communities we are all a part of.
Gemmel and Clayton, 2009