Volunteer Halifax Opportunities
Running & Reading Club Mentor - Central Spryfield [Tuesdays only]
Organization: Start2FinishCategory: Children & Youth
Description: The Start2Finish Running & Reading Club is a fun after-school program that encourages literacy, healthy active living, and play. The program runs one afternoon a week for 2.5 hours. ...Read More
Delivery Driver
Organization: Canadian Red CrossCategory: Other Positions
Description: The Canadian Red Cross, a not for profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need, is currently seeking ...Read More
Ongoing Interpretation Recruitment
Organization: Open HarbourCategory: Language
Description: The OHRA is seeking interpreters who speak Arabic. The time commitment would be relatively small. Interpreters are asked for their availability and contacted on an as-need basis. Interested ...Read More
Running & Reading Club Mentor - Fairview [Thursdays only]
Organization: Start2FinishCategory: Children & Youth
Description: The Start2Finish Running & Reading Club is a fun after-school program that encourages literacy, healthy active living, and play. The program runs one afternoon a week for 2.5 hours. ...Read More
Self-Help Connection Board Treasurer
Organization: Self Help ConnectionCategory: Other Positions
Description: We are seeking a CPA to join our volunteer board of directors as a dedicated Treasurer to make a difference in the community. If you have financial expertise, a passion for supporting mental ...Read More
Technician Assistant - Health Equipment Loan Program
Organization: Canadian Red CrossCategory: Other Positions
Description: The Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) offers mobility, independence and safety to people recovering from illness or surgery or wishing to spend their final days in their own homes. The ...Read More
Crafts and Conversation
Organization: Church of Saint Mary MagdaleneCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: We have volunteer opportunities for creative individuals who would enjoy assisting, sharing skills and/or facilitating an arts and crafts group for seniors 55+ in a warm, supportive and ...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/