Organismes sans but lucratif à Halifax

Trade School is a self-organised space for alternative education. People from all backgrounds, abilities and ages are invited to both share their skills and learn from others. We want to make education accessible and create a space for building community and resilience.

United Way Halifax is a local impact organization that alleviates and reduces local poverty. We are trusted by donors, communities, organizations, and governments for our ability to achieve lasting change. Our knowledge about community gaps and needs informs what we do. Our core values of respect, trust, collaboration, compassion, equity, and adaptability guide how we do it. And donations from individuals, families and organizations makes our progress and impact possible.

VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal, and social support to people who want to live every day to the fullest while remaining in their own homes and communities.

If you or someone in your family was recovering from an illness, struggling with a disability or dementia, dealing with a chronic or terminal illness, where would you turn? For more than 118 years, people have been turning to VON (Victorian Order of Nurses), Canada’s largest not-for-profit home and community care organization.

VON is known and trusted for in-home nursing care, and while that service is at the core of our organization, we also offer a vast range of personal support programs, community support and volunteer services, to help our clients manage in difficult times and to improve their quality of life.

Veith House is a multi-service non-profit located in Halifax's north end. Our mission is to meet the needs of children, families, and individuals living with the effects of poverty, with empowerment as an ever present goal. We to this through programs such as Summer Day Camp, Preschool, counseling and trustee services, and more.

VON is a not for profit organization delivering both home care and community support services. It's more than 5000 employees and 9000 volunteers deliver health care and health promotion services in communities and homes, contributing to better health and improved quality of life for Canadians

At Volunteer Halifax, we take pride in linking people with local nonprofit community organizations, supporting persons with disabilities, new Canadians, corporations and professionals connect to organizations in and around the city, helping individuals develop skills to advance their careers, and developing knowledge resources that support effective and efficient volunteer capacity.

Volunteers 2 Uganda is a Registered Company and Non Government Organisation in Uganda that offers both Educational Tourism activities and Volunteer programs in Uganda.

With over 10 years of experience, We have handled over 5000 volunteers and placed them in meaning full volunteer projects which include Child Care, Teaching, Special Needs, Sports education, Women Empowerment and HIV / AIDS Support.

Volunteers Programs run <small>All years round</small><small>  between 1 week to 24 Weeks. </small>
<h2 class="tleft">What we can offer you</h2>
Airport pick up,
Orientation,
Program supervision,
Accommodation
Volunteer Recommendation Letter and Certification after your volunteer period,
In-country 24/7 support
In-country administration costs.

 

 

Waypoint Centre for Self-Directed Learning is an educational alternative to school for people ages 12-19, located in Halifax, NS. We believe that every young person wants to learn and deserves an environment that:

- encourages learning that is meaningful and relevant to her/him
- evolves at the pace of the individual
- is tailored to the person's strengths and challenges
- is trusting and supportive, not coercive

Waypoint replicates an organizational model that has been successful in offering a transformational educational experience to young people who need something different than the traditional school setting. We use homeschooling as a legal mechanism to help kids leave unproductive school situations and craft their own personalized life of learning.

How we are different:

- Open four days per week
- Optional classes, workshops, tutorials and field trips
- Weekly meetings with adviser
- Regular family meetings
- Positive and safe peer community
- Connections to real world learning opportunities such as events, workshops, internships, volunteer roles and job
- We work with all families regardless of their financial situation

Welcome Housing & Support Services is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides long term, secure housing and support to low income, single individuals. Formerly known as Metro Non-Profit Housing Association, we have a long-standing and recognized commitment to the community we serve.

Not only do we support men and women obtain and maintain stable housing solutions, we also serve as advocates for social issues effecting our community (including safe, affordable housing and poverty-related issues).

We welcome new residents to the community with a package including a printed hyper-local community directory, coupons for local goods and services, a digital subscription to CommunityPins.com and other surprises. WE love community.

Wellness Wags Assistance Dogs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through expertly trained service dogs. Our mission is to provide life-changing assistance dogs free of charge to Nova Scotians, empowering independence, safety, and emotional well-being.

We offer:

- autism service dogs for children
- mobility service dogs for individuals with physical disabilities
- facility dogs that support vulnerable communities in hospitals, courts, and other public service settings

Through our programs, we strive to create inclusive communities, educate the public about the role of service dogs, and foster meaningful connections between people and dogs that enrich lives for both.

Wellness Wags relies on the dedication of volunteers and the support of our community to raise, train, and place these remarkable dogs.