Organismes sans but lucratif à Halifax

The Mobile Food Market is a 21-week pilot project that sells fresh and affordable fruit and vegetables in communities across the Halifax region. Every Saturday, a Halifax Transit bus is transformed into a mobile fresh produce market. The Mobile Food Market stops in 5 communities; North and East Preston one week and Spryfield, Fairview and North End Halifax following week.

The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) Youth Advisory Council is a network of students from colleges and universities across the country, aimed at engaging young adults in discussions about mental health in their own age demographic. The NYAC High School Subcommittee is a group of high school and university students that aim to promote mental health advocacy for youth across Canada through social media, outreach, events, webinars, and more! We are currently recruiting members to join our team through our application: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeH6guVnDVeVoGcg1o-rl12kVAGI9tPhFZN8lheAdf_1Wlh6Q/viewform. If you’re passionate about mental health and want to make a difference in the national movement of youth raising mental health awareness, apply to join the High School Subcommittee! Please note that this an opportunity for youth all across Canada!

Simply put, we are helping to enhance mental health care in communities through partnerships among people with lived experience of mental illness and pharmacists. We are working to create a network of pharmacists who will work to enhance their mental health related services in their communities.

We are thrilled to announce that once again, Halifax will have a multicultural event: The Mosaic Festival. Breaking the mould of past festivals, we are creating a unique celebration of our city’s diverse cultures – pairing a vibrant parade of music and dance with a waterfront party of concerts and vendors. With the support of Halifax Waterfront Development, Downtown Halifax Business Commission, Port Authority and Halifax Regional Municipality, plans are underway for the one-day event on Saturday, August 18. To make this event a success and fun for everyone, we are searching for a team of volunteers to help during the parade and waterfront party portions of the event. Overview of the event Starting with a parade along Lower Water Street, the family-friendly event will feature music and dance from around the world. We are inviting representatives from as many cultures as possible, giving them an opportunity to share their unique heritage. The parade will start at Pier 21 - symbolic of Halifax’s strong ties with welcoming newcomers. As the parade ends at Lower Water Street and Salter Street, the music will continue with a series of concerts, featuring musicians from various countries. Alongside the musical stage will be booths of vendors, giving these communities a chance to showcase and sell their crafts, food and art. How to Volunteer If you would like to volunteer, please email your resume to project3@mosaicfestival.ca with the following: Which portion of the event you’d like to volunteer: parade or waterfront festival Your age How much time you can spend with us Which culture you represent and any languages you speak Any relevant volunteer experience Thank you! Sincerely, Renee Horton, Communications & Marketing, Mosaic Festival Ifeanyi Emesih, Founder, My Halifax Experience, Mosaic Festival

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Want to gain experience working at a film festival that celebrates diversity and cultural heritage right here in Halifax? My East Coast Experience Media is looking for volunteers to help at the 4th Mosaic International Film Festival. The festival will be taking place on Sunday, March 26, from 11am to 5pm, at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. About the festival: The Mosaic International Film Festival, presented by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, is a celebration of diversity in Halifax. It’s a forum for unique storytelling. A platform for filmmakers worldwide to share their stories, experiences, and cultural identities with the people of Nova Scotia, Canada, through the art of film. Founded as a local event for filmmakers to promote their work, it has since evolved into an international festival, bringing together a broad range of cultures from around the world. Today, the festival is aimed at providing an immersive and educational experience to those involved in the filmmaking industry, as well as aspiring filmmakers and artists. Volunteering at the festival: Volunteer duties will include: Greeting and checking in guests Providing wayfinding services throughout the festival venue Setting up and taking down corporate banners Managing wireless microphones for panelists and audience members Providing general operational support (runners that will be on hand to support with general needs) Volunteer work will be split into two 4-hour volunteer shifts. Volunteers will be required to work on one of the following shifts: Shift 1: 10am - 2pm Shift 2: 1:30pm - 5:30pm What we’re looking for: Enthusiastic individuals who are committed to the tasks they are assigned, and who would like to get some first-hand experience at what it takes to run a film festival. To apply: If you would like more information or would like to apply, please reach out to Jerisa Haque on creativehub@myeastcoastexperience.com.

motionball for Special Olympics is a national not-for-profit organization raising funds and awareness in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. Hosting 50 annual events in 17 cities and on over 35 University Campuses, motionball is proud to have donated over $17M net since our inception in 2002.

The Halifax motionball Marathon of Sport will see over 300 young professionals participating in a full day of sport & celebration alongside local Special Olympics athletes. Volunteers will support in a variety of areas from registration, to raffle, to Sport Station managers! Now in it's 10th year, this event is a staple in the Halifax summer event calendar and is set to raise over $100,000 for Special Olympics! Volunteer hours available for high school students.

Moving Minds is a local non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people live well. It is the organizer of the annual Mind Ball in Halifax.

We are a family resource Centre that provides parenting programs, community relations help, children and youth programming, early childhood education, advocacy, support, and navigation resources.

The Multicultural Association of Nova Scotia is a collaborative and inclusive ​organizaiton of interested individuals, community groups, businesses, and governments focused on being a catalyst for multiculturalism in the province of Nova Scotia It is a volunteer driven, charitable, and culturally competent organization. In pursuit of its Mission and to achieve its Vision (stated below), MANS will: - Build awareness in Nova Scotia around multicultural issues. - Recognize, promote and celebrate multicultural successes through out Nova Scotia. - Advocate and champion multiculuralism so that policies and practices within government and other organizations reflect a high level of cultural competency. - Promote tools and resources that people and organizations can use to identify and respnd to emerging multicultural issues.

The MS Society provides services to people with multiple sclerosis and their families and funds research to find the cause and cure for this disease. We have a membership of 17,000 and are the only national voluntary organization in Canada that supports both MS research and services.

Hello! We voluntarily manage the beautiful Musquodoboit Trailways in Musquodoboit Harbour, and we enjoy seeing the happy puppies on the trail. Unfortunately, not everyone picks up their doggy-doo bags. Are there any keen volunteers out there who enjoy walking their pooch, and picking up a few extra bags full of doggy-doo?