JOB & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
ways to get involved:
Current DSU Job Opportunities
The DSU has about a dozen full-time staff and over 100 part-time staff who support the delivery of the Union's services.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for a more relaxed or lower commitment way of working with the DSU?
Check out our volunteer opportunities!
o-week or Event volunteer
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Are you interested in giving back to the Dalhousie community & creating unforgettable experiences as a DSU O-Week Leader?
Not able to make o-week but want to help out with other events such as Sno-Fest? Sign up today!
Join a Caucus
or Committee
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Are you a student at dal interested in participating in your student union and university decision making committees?
Did you know there are a few committees that makes some policy recommendations and decisions regarding the university and they require student input. YOUR perspective is very valuable and would be at a loss if it is not heard. Sign up now to serve for yourself & student body as a whole.
Caucuses are groups that meet to plan and strategize how to represent DSU members at the governing bodies of the University: the Board of Governors and the Senate. If you're interested in someday working as a DSU commissioner or officer, running for a councillor or executive position, or you just want to be involved in your student union, joining a caucus is a great way to start!
DSU Committees are established in our governing documents, or by motions passed at Council meetings or Executive Committee meetings. Committees have specific goals and are composed of small groups of executives, councillors, and general members working together to plan events; support societies; make improvements to the DSU's operations, services, and policies; or to carry out other important work.
DSU CONTENT team VOLUNTEER
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Do you enjoy creating content? Acting in it? Do you want to be an important part of the DSU socials?
Sign up to be a content team volunteer at the DSU! You’ll get to work with a team to bring ideas to life & have an impact on DSU marketing!
Overview:
Volunteers who are social media savvy will help expand the DSU’s social media outreach to inform students of upcoming events and opportunities. You will develop your photography and writing skills by generating content for our online platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Volunteers can also help with outreach by promoting events, assisting with class talks, events and programming for students. This role is suitable for outgoing individuals looking for connection and community with other students. Duties are project-based and will require meeting with other team members biweekly to discuss upcoming campaigns, events and projects.
Become a food-bank volunteer
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Are you interested in giving back to the Dalhousie community & helping students at the DSU Foodbank?
The DSU food bank provides meals to students, ,whether long-term supports or just a few meals to get by, Your help is greatly needed & appreciated! Sign up now and help support the community & fight food insecurity!
Co- Curricular records
The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) program at Dalhousie University will be discontinued on April 30, 2026.
Please note that after this date, no new activities or positions can be added to the CCR catalogue or to individuals' CCR profiles.