Co-Curricular Service-Learning Dates
Learn more and register for events through the Werklund Experiential Learning Events list on Elevate.
An educational approach that integrates service in the community with intentional learning activities.
Canadian Alliance for Community Service-Learning
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.
Academic Preparation Program
Who - Werklund students who have completed 1+ Education courses.
What - Support adult learners in foundational courses through small group tutoring, one-on-one assistance, and academic mentoring.
Where - Online (Zoom)
When - Evenings and weekends; flexible scheduling dependent on the mentor and mentee availability
City Hall School
Who - All Werklund students
What - Join Calgary students to explore how the city works and share your voice.
Where - Municipal Building 800 Macleod Trail SE.
When - School days, with dates and times varying by program and availability.
Classrooms Without Walls (CWW) Volunteers
Who - All Werklund students
What - Online teaching to students in Afghanistan and Ukraine.
Where - Online
When - Schedules vary based on student locations
Complex Needs Educational Experience
Who - All Werklund students
What - Support students with diverse learning and adaptive behaviour needs in Grades 10-12
Where - William Aberhart High School
When - School days, 1.5 hours to 5 hours a week.
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
Grade 1 Classroom Volunteers
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
Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) Literacy Tutors
Who - Werklund students in 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
Journey 2050 at the Calgary Stampede
Who - All Werklund students
What - Sustainable agriculture inquiry-based classroom program for Grades 4-12
Where - Stampede Park
When - School days, bookings-based
Junior Achievement's Financial Literacy Workshops
Who - All Werklund students
What - Deliver financial literacy workshops for children/youth
Where - Locations vary based on session schedules
When - School days, bookings-based
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 - Online, or in-person in Lower Mainland, BC
When - Monday/ Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Minimum of 10 hours in a semester
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
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
Literacy and Numeracy Support for K to 9
Who - All Werklund students
What - ELL, Literacy and Numeracy, French and English support for K-9 Students
Where - St. Matthew School, Calgary
When - 2-3 hours per week
Little Red Reading House
Who - Recommended to EDUC 400s or Werklund graduate students
What - Support early literacy programs and a love of reading
Where - Little Red Reading House
When - Weekdays, evenings, weekends available
Pre-Pathways to Education for Indigenous Students (PEISSA) Program
Who - Indigenous Werklund students in university for 2+ years
What - Support Indigenous adult learners navigating university with peer support and mentorship.
Where - Online (Zoom)
When - Evenings and weekends; flexible scheduling
Sam Centre Volunteers
Who - All Werklund students
What - Support field trips for K-6 students to the Calgary Stampede's Sam Centre
Where - Calgary Stampede Grounds
When - During school days, based on session schedule
Stampede School Facilitators
Who - Werklund 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
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
Telus Spark School & Day Camp Support
Who - All Werklund students
What - Support delivery, logistics, and prep of all curriculum-based activities that occur at the Science Centre
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
Trellis' Youth 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
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo School Program Volunteers
Who - All Werklund students
What - Engage participants in learning and teaching experiences connected to Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute
Where - Weekdays, schedule varies based on volunteer availability
When - Calgary Zoo, in schools, or online
These programs take place between January and mid-March.
Academic Preparation Program
Who - Werklund students who have completed 1+ Education courses.
What - Support adult learners in foundational courses through small group tutoring, one-on-one assistance, and academic mentoring.
Where - Online (Zoom)
When - Evenings and weekends; flexible scheduling dependent on the mentor and mentee availability
City Hall School
Who - All Werklund students
What - Join Calgary students to explore how the city works and share your voice.
Where - Municipal Building 800 Macleod Trail SE.
When - School days, with dates and times varying by program and availability.
Classrooms Without Walls (CWW) Volunteers
Who - All Werklund students
What - Online teaching to students in Afghanistan and Ukraine.
Where - Online
When - Schedules vary based on student locations
Complex Needs Educational Experience
Who - All Werklund students
What - Support students with diverse learning and adaptive behaviour needs in Grades 10-12
Where - William Aberhart High School
When - School days, 1.5 hours to 5 hours a week.
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
Grade 1 Classroom Volunteers
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
Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) Literacy Tutors
Who - Werklund students in 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
Incoming TAB Support Volunteers
Who - All Werklund students
What - Werklund undergraduates support Incoming TAB students from Australia and Japan
Where - In-person, on campus, possibly around Calgary
When - Participation depends on volunteer schedules and TAB events
Journey 2050 at the Calgary Stampede
Who - All Werklund students
What - Sustainable agriculture inquiry-based classroom program for Grades 4-12
Where - Stampede Park
When - School days, bookings-based
Junior Achievement's Financial Literacy Workshops
Who - All Werklund students
What - Deliver financial literacy workshops for children/youth
Where - Locations vary based on session schedules
When - School days, bookings-based
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 - Online, or in-person in Lower Mainland, BC
When - Monday/ Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Minimum of 10 hours in a semester
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
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
Literacy and Numeracy Support for K to 9
Who - All Werklund students
What - ELL, Literacy and Numeracy, French and English support for K-9 Students
Where - St. Matthew School, Calgary
When - 2-3 hours per week
Little Red Reading House
Who - Recommended to EDUC 400s or Werklund graduate students
What - Support early literacy programs and a love of reading
Where - Little Red Reading House
When - Weekdays, evenings, weekends available
Pre-Pathways to Education for Indigenous Students (PEISSA) Program
Who - Indigenous Werklund students in university for 2+ years
What - Support Indigenous adult learners navigating university with peer support and mentorship.
Where - Online (Zoom)
When - Evenings and weekends; flexible scheduling
Sam Centre Volunteers
Who - All Werklund students
What - Support field trips for K-6 students to the Calgary Stampede's Sam Centre
Where - Calgary Stampede Grounds
When - During school days, based on session schedule
Stampede School Facilitators
Who - Werklund 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
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
Telus Spark School & Day Camp Support
Who - All Werklund students
What - Support delivery, logistics, and prep of all curriculum-based activities that occur at the Science Centre
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
Trellis' Youth 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
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo School Program Volunteers
Who - All Werklund students
What - Engage participants in learning and teaching experiences connected to Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute
Where - Weekdays, schedule varies based on volunteer availability
When - Calgary Zoo, in schools, or online
Learn more and register for events through the Werklund Experiential Learning Events list on Elevate.
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.
We've started to all registration for the check-in & reflection sessions on Elevate!
We have lots of other events and opportunities happening in Werklund Experiential Learning. You can see more information and register through the link below!
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.
Connect Your Skills to Your Career! Visit Werklund's Graduation and Career supports here.
Collaborating with others ... to better understand and resolve challenges facing the communities we are all a part of.
Gemmel and Clayton, 2009