{"id":27657,"date":"2023-05-19T18:29:04","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T18:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/socanth\/?page_id=27657"},"modified":"2025-06-10T09:09:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T13:09:56","slug":"community-engagement-opportunities-at-carleton","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/socanth\/community-engagement-opportunities-at-carleton\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Engagement Opportunities at Carleton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Community Engagement Opportunities at Carleton\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n

You can compliment your studies within the minor by participating in many of the community engagement opportunities that Carleton has to offer. Carleton University offers many enriching experiences that you can partake in on and off campus. Your participation in these activities can be recorded in your Co-Curricular Record (CCR). The Co-Curricular Record System is a way to record and encourage student involvement in activities within the Carleton Community. The CCR can be extremely beneficial for future jobs or graduate school. Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is a sample of what is offered at Carleton and ways to get involved within the community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Experience Office (SEO)<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This program is a great way to gain skills and experience while connecting to your community. You will be able to assist and build connections with organizations while supporting the Ottawa community. Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternative Spring Break<\/strong>
Alternative Spring Break is an experimental-learning program that concludes with a week-long trip during the winter reading week each academic year. Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Community Partnership Project<\/strong>
The Community Partnership Project is a project-based experiential learning program that connects Carleton students with community organizations (charities, non-profits, and social service organizations) in Canada. Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Center for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement Ojiugkwanong<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ojigkwanong is Carleton’s Indigenous Centre that is open to the campus community to learn more and practice First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis cultures, traditions and worldview. Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Career Services is an on-campus center to assist with career development and employment. Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CUSA- Service Centers and Clubs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA) is a student-run organization that enhances the student experience at Carleton. CUSA offers many services and clubs that students can be a part of. CUSA offers over 250 clubs ranging from arts, leisure, sports, academic, cultural, etc..! Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of these clubs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mawandoseg Centre
<\/strong>The Mawandoseg Centre is a safe space for Indigenous students at Carleton and is the leading point of contact for non-Indigenous students who are looking to connect and learn more about Indigenous cultures and histories. Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Womxn’s Centre
<\/strong>The Womxn’s Centre aims to be a safe space for those who identify as Womxn but also anyone interested in gender-based issues. Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carleton Disability Awareness Centre<\/strong>
The Carleton Disability Awareness Centre (CDAC) provides the Carleton community with social support regarding disability and accessibility. Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre<\/strong>
The Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre (GRSC) aims to be a safe space for Carleton students of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Racialized and International Student Experience (RISE)<\/strong>
RISE is a lounge for Carleton students of all racial, ethnic, cultural and international identities to gather, socialize and relax. Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty Specific<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FPA Ambassador Program<\/strong>
As an FPA Ambassador, you’ll have the opportunity to volunteer, socialize, network, and learn with like-minded students in the Faculty of Public Affairs. Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FASS Student Ambassadors<\/strong>
FASS Student Ambassadors are third and fourth year Faculty of Arts Students. Being a FASS Student Ambassador helps develop your interpersonal, public speaking and networking skills. Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Student Services Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The International Student Services Office (ISSO) centralizes all services for registered international students and administrates exchange programs for outgoing and incoming students. Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer opportunities<\/strong>
There are many volunteer opportunities you can take part in to help welcome and support global Ravens at Carleton University! Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outgoing Exchange<\/strong>
Our Outgoing Exchange Program is a great way to study in another part of the world. This incredibly rewarding experience if offered for approximately 125 partner institutions around the world. it is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a new community and culture. Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practicum Placement <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carleton’s practicum placements offer students the possibility of working for one academic term in a community organization in exchange for course credit. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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