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Resource Hub

Welcome to the SFURA Retiree Resource Hub — a single place to find opportunities, programs, and supports curated for retired 51ÉçÇøºÚÁÏfaculty 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

51ÉçÇøºÚÁÏRetirees Association (SFURA)

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

Read this by SFURA President Gladys We on why she chose to volunteer with SFURA 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 51ÉçÇøºÚÁÏVolunteer Opportunities

51ÉçÇøºÚÁÏConvocation Ambassadors
Support the behind‑the‑scenes operations of Convocation ceremonies by assisting graduands, guiding guests, and helping create a memorable celebration for the 51ÉçÇøºÚÁÏcommunity. Tags: Event support; Community engagement; On‑campus volunteering; 51ÉçÇøºÚÁÏceremonies

Alumni Engagement — Faculty‑Based Volunteer Opportunities
Mentorship, panels, career talks, outreach, and more across 51ÉçÇøºÚÁÏfaculties and units. Tags: Mentorship; Guest speaking

51ÉçÇøºÚÁÏVolunteer & Engagement Directory
Central listing of 51ÉçÇøºÚÁÏvolunteer roles (tutoring, youth programs, outreach, campus/community projects). Tags: Directory; Campus & community

SFU-adjacent & local

A skill‑based volunteer‑matching platform run by 51ÉçÇøºÚÁÏstudents 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