We all have busy lives; each one of us has commitments to family, work, school, and other endeavours. As a student organizer and activist in many social justice campaigns and movements, there are really two major obstacles to overcome.
One obstacle, of course, is the forces of inequality and the many abstract features, covert and overt, that are addressed in a variety of methods from individual social activists and groups alike.
The other obstacle is getting volunteers. No movement is successful without people to populate it and do the work necessary to hold a rally or meeting, hold a fundraiser, or put on other events that require people power.
In my three years at Camosun I have witnessed a sharp decline in student life and participation in the student society in general.
The lack of participation from students is taking its toll on the few who dedicate their time and energy. These few students are the front line, defending your access to education and promoting campaigns that directly affect students.
The Camosun Women’s Centre is in need of volunteers so that we may hold workshops and events that add to your educational goals here at Camosun.
We need to be talking about the issues that affect us, and together we can stand up and have our voices heard.
Rights unprotected get revoked, and movements without people to take the time to do the work are repressed.
If you would like to volunteer for the Camosun Women’s Collective, contact Daphne Shaed at womens@camosunstudent.org.