We’re thrilled that you’re considering volunteering with the Carleton Computer Science Society! The best way to get involved and stay up to date is to join our volunteer mailing list.
Additionally, our team works out of a Discord workspace that all students are welcome to join upon asking via bod@ccss.carleton.ca or asking any member of our leadership team. By joining our workspace, you gain access to our meeting schedule, can provide feedback on any in progress work, and stay up to date with all our upcoming initatives.
We understand that university life can be hectic, so we’ve tailored our volunteer program to offer flexibility. Whether you prefer to contribute at your own pace, help out during events, or take on a leadership role, we have something for everyone.
We are currently looking for the following roles for the Fall 2025 semester.
We are currently looking for two (2) First Year Representatives! To nominate yourself as First Year Representative, please complete the Fall 2025 Nomination Form.
We are currently looking for a Merchandise Coordinator 👕
To apply to be a coordinator, please complete the Fall 2025 Application Form.
For those who want to contribute without a firm commitment, these opportunities are perfect.
Provide creative input and suggestions inside our Discord workspace to those creating graphics, posters, and other visual materials.
Share your feedback and suggestions on logistics proposals in our Discord workspace to help us organize successful events and services.
Create articles or contribute answers to frequently asked questions for the resources page on our website.
We often have open-source development opportunities where students can contribute to tech projects to gain some dev experience. Check out our GitHub for examples of past projects, such as the Computer Science Questions Repository.
While we don’t have any active projects right now, you can sign up to be notified when new opportunities become available.
For the following roles, we will reach out to our volunteer mailing list and Discord Workspace as needed. These roles require volunteers to commit to attending a specific time and location.
Help ensure the success of our events by assisting with setup, cleanup, event registration, and any other tasks that may arise. We commonly need volunteers for large events like hackathons, our End Of Year BBQ, and more.
Capture the energy and excitement of our events by taking photos that will be shared on our social media channels and website. Photographer volunteers preferably should own their own camera.
We often run tech talk and workshop events, if you enjoy presenting and would like to be contacted when we are looking for presenters, add this option when joining our mailling list.
For the following roles, you can submit a proposal and contribute in a way that fits your interests. All proposal-based initatives must be overseen by atleast one leadership team member.
Do you have an idea for a new event? Whether it’s a social gathering, a study group, or something entirely different, we’d love to hear your suggestions! Please fill out the form above to submit your event idea.
Interested in writing an article or creating a resource to help fellow students? Whether it’s a tutorial, a career guide, or an opinion piece, we welcome submissions that offer value to the community. Please fill out the form above to share your resource topic idea.
We’re always excited to feature student speakers! We also welcome past TAs and anyone interested in hosting or presenting study sessions. Please fill out the form above if you’re interested in giving a presentation.
These roles involve commiting to helping weekly or biweekly for likely 1-2 hours.
Keep our office open and accessible, manage the POS system, and maintain a clean, welcoming atmosphere in the lounge.
These positions require a commitment of a full semester. Coordinator positions change depending on the needs determined by the leadership team.
Handle the design and distribution of merchandise including clothing, stickers, pins, and anything else you feel would interest the student body.
Oversee the operation of the CCSS lounge, ensuring it’s a welcoming space for all students, that our office schedule is maintained, and that our lounge services are running smoothly.
Coordinate with our leadership team to delegate tasks to volunteers, document common procedures, and serve as a point of contact for volunteers seeking to get involved.
For those who those interested in being involved for the entire year and are interesting in molding the direction of the organization, these roles are perfect for you.
Join the Board of Directors and help steer the direction of the CCSS. You’ll play a key role in decision-making, event planning, and representing the society to the broader community. These positions are elected annually in the winter academic term.
Represent the interests of first-year students on the CCSS Board of Directors. We elect two (2) first year representatives each September.
