LFS Outreach Assistants are a group of volunteer student leaders who engage with prospective LFS students through various initiatives including career fairs, campus tours, and in-person and virtual workshops. They play a key role in increasing awareness of the degree programs and opportunities available within LFS, encouraging applications to the Faculty, and supporting applicants and newly admitted students in their decision-making process and transition to UBC.
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Who can apply?
LFS undergraduate students in good academic standing who are enthusiastic about being a role model for the Faculty of Land and Food Systems can apply for the role.
Each year, there are typically 10 to 15 roles available.
About the role
As an Outreach Assistant, you will have to opportunity to:
- Build personal connections with prospective students, faculty members and external organizations during events
- Inspire and guide prospective students to help them feel confident about their post secondary choices
- Gain hands-on experience with program facilitation
- Enhance problem-solving abilities by addressing student questions and adapting communication skills
- Practice public speaking and developing the ability to share a concise and clear message for a diverse audience
- Work independently and collaboratively with other members of the LFS Outreach Team and LFS Student Service Staff Members
My favourite part of being an LFS Outreach Assistant has been getting to talk to prospective students, seeing their passion, hearing about their interests, and sharing my student experiences with them! It’s great to feel that I am making an impact on other students. One of the things I love is that while I am mentoring incoming students, I’m also being mentored by faculty and alumni both through community connections where I have learned about so many interesting careers in the agriculture industry.
– Victoria Pitsiaeli, 2024-2025 LFS Outreach
Assistant2nd year student in B.Sc. in Applied Biology
and Master of Management
Being an LFS OA has significantly enhanced my public speaking skills and boosted my confidence when presenting in front of group of people. I also love how I get the opportunity to inform students about LFS and share my own experiences which has been both fulfilling and rewarding.
– 2024-2025 LFS Outreach Assistant
Time Commitment
The time commitment for this role is 10 to 15 hours per month. Hours are variable depending on events, school visit requests, interest in campus tours, and your availability.
Shifts are typically scheduled between 8 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday but some evening and weekend availability may be required.
Want to join the LFS Outreach Team?
Members of the LFS Outreach team will have the opportunity to gain experience and practice public speaking, networking, communication and interpersonal skills.
Click here for the 2025-2026 LFS Outreach Team Position Description
Applications for the 2025-2026 LFS Outreach Assistant team are now closed. Applications for the 2026-2027 team will open in February 2027.
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