Bridge Volunteer Program

What is it?

Bridges is a social support service offered to Conestoga students with disabilities. The program is designed to offer meaningful support to identified students to ease their transition to campus life and enhance their experience at Conestoga College. Program partners will be paired with an identified student and provide the student with support in the areas of campus navigation and social interaction. In addition partners will be well versed in the other support services available to all Conestoga students and help the identified student access and utilize these services as desired.

Who can apply?

Students eligible to be a Bridges volunteer must currently be enrolled in courses at the college and be in good academic standing. Volunteers make a commitment of 1-2 hours a week to the program in addition to 2 staff meetings per semester.

What are the benefits?

Program volunteers will develop skills in the areas of leadership, communication, and time management. It is an opportunity to meet new friends and expand your awareness of the college and gain disability awareness. To apply to be a Bridges Volunteer please pick up an application at the Learning Commons,Room 2A103.