SAGA

SAGA Volunteers

Promoting Global Awareness

At Saint Mary’s, there's lots of ways to get involved. In fact, you may want to consider volunteering for Students Acting for Global Awareness (SAGA), a group of international and Canadian students who organize on- and off-campus events that promote awareness of the different cultures represented at Saint Mary's University.

These events include:

  • International Night
  • Casino Night
  • Multicultural Arts Expose                                                  
  • Game nights
  • Movies nights
  • Halloween events
  • Paint nights

SAGA Leaders having fun

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

Celebrate Chinese New Year

Friday, January 31 | 1-3 p.m.

Join SAGA for an exciting pop-up event to celebrate the vibrant spirit of Chinese New Year! Savor traditional treats, unleash your creativity with fun craft-making activities like paper lanterns, and learn how to write your name in Chinese characters. Embrace the joy and culture of this festive holiday with us!

 

 

 

Why Get Involved?

As a volunteer, you’ll help increase global awareness by creating social activities that include all students and help Canadian and international students get to know each other, all while learning valuable new skills.

We need volunteers who:

  • Enjoy working with a team
  • Have cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Want to help others
  • Have completed at least one academic year at Saint Mary's University
  • Are willing to attend a volunteer training in September, plus all other mandatory training sessions

How to become a SAGA Volunteer:

First, see if you meet the requirements:

  • Willingness to work as a team member
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity
  • A strong desire to help others
  • Must have completed at least one academic year at Saint Mary's University
  • Must attend a Volunteer Training Session in April, the SMU Pack Leader training in August and the SAGA event Planning training in September
  • Must attend all other mandatory training sessions

Email saga@smu.ca to apply to become a SAGA Volunteer for 2025-2026. Applications are reviewed in the Spring.

 

 

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