Students

Come change the world through education...with WUSC.

On campuses across Canada, students like you are the heart and soul of WUSC. You play a vital role in helping accomplish our goals to promote volunteerism, welcome students from abroad and foster global citizenship.

Join a Local Committee
Join the WUSC Local Committee on your campus, or start your own. You'll be part of a dynamic, pan-Canadian network of students who, like you, aren't satisfied with the world as it is.

Learn overseas
Because hands-on education can be the most powerful, learn overseas through Students Without Borders™ and our annual International Seminar. You'll bridge the gap between theory and practice. 

What is a Local Committee

Active on more than 80 college and university campuses, WUSC's student-run Local Committees make up the largest network of student groups of its kind in Canada.   

What are they?

A WUSC Local Committee is a campus-based group of students, faculty and staff who share our belief in the power of education to change the world. They want to promote global understanding and cooperation and increase understanding of international development issues on campus and in the community. 

What do they do? 

As a Local Committee member, you join with others to create change on your campus and in your community by:

• Promoting and participating in unique overseas learning opportunities in developing countries
• Sponsoring student refugees to pursue their studies on Canadian campuses
• Educating and advocating for social change through activities and events that reach tens of thousands of young people every year.

Read the latest about activities on campus in World.Wide.WUSC, our newsletter by and for Local Committee members. 

How do I get involved?

Check the Map to see if a Local Committee has already been established at your post-secondary institution.

YES?   The Local Committee’s contact information is provided alongside the map.  Get in touch and get involved right away!

NO?    Start a new Local Committee! Follow these simple steps described below.

How to start a Local Committee

Step 1:             Identify a minimum of 5 members who are committed to holding at least one WUSC-related
                        activity per year.
Step 2:             Contact your Regional Liaison Officer to receive tips and materials.
Step 3:             Fill out the registration form.
Step 4:             Contact us by email at campus@wusc.ca
Step 5:             Register as a recognized group/association on your campus.
Step 6:             Set up an email address, get an office space, and read the Local Committee Handbook.
Step 7:             Recruit new members.
Step 8:             Hold your first general meeting and start planning exciting activities on campus!

Need some funds to get started?  Apply to the WUSC Catalyst Fund (up to $250 yearly per committee)
by February 1, 2010. 

Join us in August for the Annual Uniterra Leadership Meeting.

Questions?  
Email us at campus@wusc.ca.

My Committee
This online tool enables your committee to stay up-to-date on the latest. Log in to My Committee to access your file, update your information, and keep us informed!

Need help to get started? Check out these Resources or contact a member of our Campus Engagement team.