Check out these exciting opportunities in the UBC community and beyond! Keep an eye out for monthly updates to see new volunteer positions, research, and events that you can be a part of to help you gain experience and expand your skillset in the field of Kinesiology!
External Opportunities
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Upcoming Events
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Exploring a Career in Chiropractic – March 4, 2025
UBC Robson Square Room C400 | 7PM
Gain a world-class education at the internationally recognized New Zealand College of Chiropractic.
Our upcoming Vancouver event is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about our College and what it’s like to study chiropractic in New Zealand. You’ll get the opportunity to meet some of our graduates, other like-minded students, and hear from our very own Dr. David Scheiner, an author and 30 year practicing chiropractor who is leading the info session.
Volunteer and Job Opportunities
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Kids Physio Group Volunteers
Year-round
Kids Physio is the first clinic in BC to provide physio just for kids. They provide services to kids ranging from newborns to teens in a fun and engaging way. They do work with concussions, rehabilitation, prehabilitation and more. If you enjoy working with kids and are interested in a career in physio they have the perfect volunteering opportunity for you! They have several locations and recommend directly reaching out to any location you are interested in volunteering at.
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BC Wheelchair Sports
Year-round
Wheelchair sports aims to help people with physical disabilities across the province live active and healthy lives through Wheelchair sports. They are strong advocates for athletes with disabilities and work to reduce participation barriers. BC Wheelchair sports has 3 core sports: Wheelchair Athletics (Track and Field), Wheelchair Tennis and Wheelchair Rugby. Through a volunteer position you get to gain experience with people with disabilities, give back the community and have fun while doing it!
Send an email to Danier at programs@bcwheelchairsports.com to learn more!
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Surrey Kids Physio Group Volunteer
Year-Round
Shadowing physiotherapists during sessions and clinical housekeeping.
Email resume to Erin at surrey@kidsphysio.ca
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UBC Camps Hiring
March (Spring Break) and April-August
As an employee of UBC Camps you must always remember that our success depends on yours. Exceeding our campers’ expectations is the only way to be Vancouver’s camp of choice. If you are looking for a fun and rewarding job that will provide you with memorable experiences, look no further! UBC Camps only hires individuals with a passion for youth as well as the necessary skills to provide top notch instruction.
This is a paid opportunity
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Moresports Job Opportunities
Moresports is seeking dynamic, energetic, kind, thoughtful, and dedicated individuals to join our team as Community Coaches. In this role, you will be interacting with secondary aged youth as a leadership facilitator, and with elementary children as a sports coach in school locations, as well as community centers and outdoor playing fields. Programs taking place in Tri-cities and Vancouver.
Please send a resume and cover letter including your availability and the position of interest to hiring@moresports.org
Research Opportunities
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Coming soon!