Summary
Acadiaโs Career Services and Experiential Learning (CEL) office connects students with volunteer and leadership opportunities both on and off campus. Additional involvement options are available through the Acadia Studentsโ Union (ASU), Residence Life, and student clubs. These experiences help students build transferable skills, expand their networks, and contribute to the campus community.
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Getting involved is one of the best ways to build skills, meet people, and make your time at Acadia more meaningful — and there are lots of ways to do it!
Here’s where to start:
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๐ CEL (Career Services and Experiential Learning) – Connects students with volunteer placements, community projects, and leadership development programs
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๐ซ Acadia Students’ Union (ASU) – Offers student government roles, clubs, societies, and event planning opportunities
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๐ Residence Life – Includes Residence Assistants (RAs), peer support roles, and leadership training
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๐ฑ Campus & community volunteering – Help out with events, tutoring, sustainability initiatives, or local organizations
These experiences help you:
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๐ผ Build your resume and gain real-world skills
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๐ง Develop soft skills like communication, teamwork, and initiative
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๐ค Expand your network and make meaningful connections
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๐ Have fun and feel more connected to campus life
๐ Helpful Definitions:
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Volunteer experience: Unpaid work that contributes to a cause or organization
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Leadership activities: Roles where you guide, support, or organize others — like being a club exec or Residence Assistant
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CEL: Career Services and Experiential Learning — Acadia’s office for career support and experiential learning
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๐ Special Notes:
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You don’t need prior experience — just curiosity and a willingness to get involved
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CEL can help you reflect on what kind of volunteering or leadership fits your goals
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International students are welcome and encouraged to participate in all opportunities