Students - Volunteer with us!
Interested in study abroad? You can meet international friends and practice your language skills without leaving Canada! Join our buddy program and help incoming exchange students from around the world have an awesome experience at Douglas College. To learn more, read the buddy description below.
Buddies support incoming exchange students in a friendly and welcoming way. Some of the things buddies do are:
Buddies are expected to participate for the full semester and are encouraged to continue for longer if desired.
What is a buddy?
Buddies support incoming exchange students in a friendly and welcoming way. Some of the things buddies do are:
- Help plan social gatherings with other buddies for incoming exchanges students
- Attend social gatherings and activities
- Answer questions from exchange students online and in-person
- Attend initial orientation meeting
- Share their culture and favourite places
- Practice English and other languages with exchange students
Buddies are expected to participate for the full semester and are encouraged to continue for longer if desired.