Volunteer Halifax Opportunities
LINKS Literacy Program tutor for elementary students
Organization: LINKS Literacy ProgramCategory: Education / Training / Teaching
Description: The LINKS Literacy Program is an early intervention program that provides literacy support to students in Grades 1 to 6 who are at least one year behind in their literacy skills, possibly ...Read More
Nova Multifest Volunteer
Organization: Nova Multifest SocietyCategory: Heritage / Museums
Description: If you are passionate about multiculturalism, join us at Nova Scotia's biggest multicultural festival, Nova Multifest 2024, happening July 19-21 at beautiful Alderney Landing. Be a part of ...Read More
Blue Nose Fundraiser/Runner/Walker
Organization: AIDS Coalition of Nova ScotiaCategory: Sports and Recreation
Description: The AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia is a community-based, charitable service organization. This year, we will be a non-profit participating in the 2024 Blue Nose Giv'er Charity Challenge. We ...Read More
Event Volunteers needed for Walk for Immunodeficiency
Organization: ImmUnity CanadaCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Are you sociable, friendly and keen to meet new people? Do you need some short-term volunteer experience to put on your resume? We are looking for volunteers in Halifax to be part of our ...Read More
Call for Volunteers for Halifax Crafters Society Spring Market, May 4 & 5
Organization: Halifax Crafters SocietyCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: The Halifax Crafters Society Spring Market is returning this season to The Lighthouse Arts Centre (1800 Argyle Street). We are excited to host dozens of amazing vendors on May 4th and 5th! ...Read More
Emera Blue Nose Marathon Volunteer Opportunities
Organization: Emera Blue Nose MarathonCategory: Other Positions
Description: This year marks the 21st Emera Blue Nose Marathon – Atlantic Canada's largest annual running and walking event! Registration numbers are growing strong as we look to welcome 10,000 ...Read More
Come Volunteer your time at Give a Breath 5k on June 1, 2024
Organization: Lung Cancer CanadaCategory: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Description: Give a Breath 5k is the premier fundraising event in support of the Canadian lung cancer community. Funds raised contribute to support programs for those impacted by a lung cancer diagnosis ...Read More
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Volunteers purchase ice-fishing shelters for people without homes in Halifax
Excerpt:
“…Volunteer groups have purchased ice-fishing shelters to help homeless people brave the cold, wet weather in Halifax, which received its first significant snowfall of the season overnight Sunday.
Stephen Wilsack, who is a volunteer at the encampment across from Halifax City Hall, says he bought 10 tents himself and was reimbursed by “Good Samaritans,” and that 10 others were donated….”
Date of Article: December 4, 2023
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/volunteers-purchase-ice-fishing-shelters-halifax-1.7048524
3,000 volunteers set to make North American Indigenous Games a reality
Excerpt:
“…As the 2023 North American Indigenous Games begin in Halifax and surrounding areas, thousands of volunteers are working behind the scenes to make it happen.
At a site for volunteers in Dartmouth, N.S., stacks of colour-coded T-shirts fill the room; yellow for general volunteer, blue for lead volunteer, and red for medical….”
Author: Brooklyn Currie
Date of Article: July 15, 2023
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/volunteers-north-american-indigenous-games-1.6906805
‘Please help us’: Halifax’s Ukrainian Store about to be displaced
Excerpt:
“…Donation operation in Halifax looking for a new home on the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine…”
Author: Jen Taplin
Date of Article: February 24, 2023
Source: SaltWire Network
Website: https://www.saltwire.com/halifax/news/please-help-us-halifaxs-ukrainian-store-about-to-be-displaced-100827712/