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Welcome to the ÌìÃÀmvÌìÃÀRA Retiree Resource Hub — a single place to find opportunities, programs, and supports curated for retired ÌìÃÀmvÌìÃÀ faculty and staff.

Here you’ll discover social activities and learning events, wellness resources, volunteer and engagement opportunities, and community connections that help you stay engaged, informed, and connected to the university.

If you have additional resources to suggest, please contact melaniem@sfu.ca

Volunteering & Civic Engagement

ÌìÃÀmvÌìÃÀ Retirees Association ( ÌìÃÀmvÌìÃÀRA)

We need your help to assist with ÌìÃÀmvÌìÃÀRA communications and events. Please reach out to us at  retirees@sfu.ca to indicate your availability and area of interest.

Read this by ÌìÃÀmvÌìÃÀRA President Gladys We on why she chose to volunteer with ÌìÃÀmvÌìÃÀRA in 2022 and the social connections she found there.

Currently seeking:

  • Help to keep track of our obituaries for the newsletter. This involves keeping track of the names we receive, their obituary links, and perhaps writing a sentence or two for the newsletter. It can also include adding their names to the website's obituaries section if the volunteer is comfortable with website editing. 
  • Volunteer moderators for our

Other ÌìÃÀmvÌìÃÀ Volunteer Opportunities

ÌìÃÀmvÌìÃÀ Convocation Ambassadors
Support the behind‑the‑scenes operations of Convocation ceremonies by assisting graduands, guiding guests, and helping create a memorable celebration for the ÌìÃÀmvÌìÃÀ community. Tags: Event support; Community engagement; On‑campus volunteering; ÌìÃÀmvÌìÃÀ ceremonies

Alumni Engagement — Faculty‑Based Volunteer Opportunities
Mentorship, panels, career talks, outreach, and more across ÌìÃÀmvÌìÃÀ faculties and units. Tags: Mentorship; Guest speaking

ÌìÃÀmvÌìÃÀ Volunteer & Engagement Directory
Central listing of ÌìÃÀmvÌìÃÀ volunteer roles (tutoring, youth programs, outreach, campus/community projects). Tags: Directory; Campus & community

ÌìÃÀmvÌìÃÀ-adjacent & local

A skill‑based volunteer‑matching platform run by ÌìÃÀmvÌìÃÀ students that connects individuals with nonprofits working on causes they care about. Tags: Skilled volunteering; Nonprofit support; Community


Volunteer to deliver hands‑on STEM activities on campus and in schools/communities. Tags: STEM; Youth; Outreach


Diverse local roles: arts & culture, festivals, community policing, environmental programs, emergency preparedness, and more. Tags: Local; Civic engagement


Canada‑wide directory of volunteer positions across nonprofits and community organizations. Tags: Directory; Nonprofit

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Provides trauma‑informed support and advocacy for refugees and other newcomers and offers training to build capacity across the refugee‑serving sector.
Tags: Local; Nonprofit; Civic engagement