Volunteer Halifax Opportunities
SPECIAL NEEDS AND DISABILITY SUPPORT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN UGANDA EAST AFRICA.
Organization: Volunteers 2 UgandaCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: The aim of this project is to help increase access to care and education for people living with special needs in Uganda. As a volunteer on this project, you will be working within schools ...Read More
Newcomers Events Support
Organization: Green landing Settlement ServicesCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: Green Landing Settlement Services is seeking Mandarin & Arabic-speaking volunteers to help out the following functions: Assisting with interpretation at events for newcomers, Handling ...Read More
Next Stop Canada Youth Mentor - Virtual
Organization: YMCA of Greater TorontoCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: Next Stop Canada Youth (NSCY) is a program that provides online settlement support, learning opportunities, and mentorship to pre-arrival youth ages 12 to 19 who are destined for Canada. ...Read More
The Loaded Ladle - Kitchen Volunteer
Organization: The Loaded LadleCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: The Loaded Ladle provides accessible, sustainable, locally-sourced free food to students and community members on the Dalhousie University campus. Throughout summer, we serve prepare and ...Read More
Meals on Wheels - Volunteer
Organization: Canadian Red Cross (CRC)Category: Social and Community Service
Description: Location: St John’s Newfoundland. The role of these volunteers is to pick up prepared meals and drop off to the clients during the pre-determined schedule. Ensuring safe food and hygiene ...Read More
Emergency Management Volunteer
Organization: Canadian Red Cross (CRC)Category: Social and Community Service
Description: Location: Atlantic Canada Provinces. In this role you will help individuals, families, and any communities impacted by both small and large disasters or emergencies. You will be put in ...Read More
Social Media Manager
Organization: The Halifax Tool Library SocietyCategory: Communications / Marketing / Media
Description: The Halifax Tool Library is seeking a Volunteer Social Media Manager to join our great team in a leadership role! This is a work-from-home opportunity. We are a non profit society that ...Read More
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Battling homelessness in N.S. has been a priority during the pandemic. What happens now?
Excerpt:
“…There’s concern that government and public support for people experiencing homelessness in the province will wane as restrictions related to COVID-19 are lifted and Nova Scotians are encouraged to return to some sense of normalcy, say those who work on the front lines of homelessness.
A new report on the impact of the pandemic on people experiencing homelessness in Nova Scotia found some workers believe an increase in federal and provincial support was in part due to fear of unhoused individuals contributing to the spread of COVID-19….”
Author: Simon Smith
Date of Article: April 12, 2022
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/homelessness-during-covid-19-pandemic-1.6411728
Festival, fundraiser to support Ukraine to be held in Halifax
Excerpt:
“…A Ukrainian festival and fundraiser will be held in Halifax on April 23 to help support those defending their home country as Russia’s invasion continues….”
Author: Stuart Peddle
Date of Article: April 12, 2022
Source: SaltWire Network
Website: https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/festival-fundraiser-to-support-ukraine-to-be-held-in-halifax-100717250/
Brianna Burris receives first Cobra Spirit Trophy as West Colchester’s top volunteer
Excerpt:
“…While she’s only been involved in minor hockey a short time, Brianna Burris is someone who consistently goes above and beyond for the children.
The Great Village resident is the first winner of the new Cobra Strong Volunteer of the Year Award that was created in honour of Cobra family members who lost their lives in the April 2020 mass shooting: Jamie and Greg Blair, Lisa McCully, Heather O’Brien, Kristen and Baby Beaton….”
Author: Darrell Cole
Date of Article: April 6, 2022
Source: SaltWire Network
Website: https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/communities/brianna-burris-receives-first-cobra-spirit-trophy-as-west-colchesters-top-volunteer-100715553/