Other Nonprofit Organizations in Halifax

<span style="font-size: small"><span id="m_-375613501870051708gmail-m_-9059475359913575957gmail-docs-internal-guid-8808f3df-a802-301f-115d-50bb153fb0ab"><strong>Nocturne: Art at Night</strong> is a fall festival that brings art and energy to the streets of Halifax between <span class="m_-375613501870051708gmail-aBn"><span class="m_-375613501870051708gmail-aQJ">6pm-midnight</span></span>. It is an annual event that showcases and celebrates the visual arts scene in Halifax and engages audiences with contemporary art throughout the city. Nocturne is designed and planned by volunteers to support and promote artists, galleries and art organizations, we aim to enrich the cultural, social, and economic vitality of our community by transforming art’s place in the city. One of the best ways to support the festival is to come out and lend a hand! Depending on your interest, you’ll get opportunities to interact with artists, board members and the general public. We need festival assistants and guides in different areas to help us with on the night of!</span>
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Nocturne: Art at Night is a fall festival that brings art and energy to the streets of Halifax between 6 p.m.-midnight. The completely free annual event showcases and celebrates the visual arts scene in Halifax. Nocturne, designed and planned by volunteers, is an opportunity for everyone to experience the art of Halifax in a whole new light.

he 10th North American Indigenous Games will host competitions in 16 sports within 21 venues across Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth and Millbrook First Nation.

The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2023 will bring together more than 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staff from 756+ Indigenous Nations celebrating, sharing and reconnecting through sport and culture with the help of 3,000 volunteers.

The 10th North American Indigenous Games will host competitions in 16 sports within 21 venues across Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth and Millbrook First Nation.

The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2023 will bring together more than 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staff from 756+ Indigenous Nations celebrating, sharing and reconnecting through sport and culture with the help of 3,000 volunteers.

The Northern Lights Lantern Festival Society exists to create a community-planned, environmentally friendly, intergenerational, culturally diverse, accessible event that celebrates and enhances the profile and image of the North End of Halifax. Each August, the society organized the Northern Lights Lantern Festival

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The Nova Multifest Society was established to support and celebrate our province’s rich tapestry of culture and diversity.

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Drawing inspiration from prominent Canadians, and building on Canada’s vision to be a progressive multicultural nation, our goal is to bring communities together by supporting diversity, inclusion, tolerance and positivity.

<strong>Alderney Landing</strong> in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is home to our annual Multifest celebration, an energetic festival of culture and diversity.  The Festival includes representation from Nova Scotia’s many cultures in the form of music, art, displays and lots of delicacies native to each culture.

As a society we want to support diversity in communities throughout the province.  We offer our experience and support to communities looking to establish a multicultural festival in their city or town.

By understanding and appreciation our cultural diversity we grow together as a province, opening doors for future generations.

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The Nova Scotia Kiwanis Music Festival (or Halifax Musical Festival, as it was known at that time) was launched in 1935 by a committee of dedicated music educators and supporters who wished to provide the young artists of our community with the opportunity to pursue their craft at a broader level.  The remarkable and continued success of this project has allowed us to continue since that time on an annual basis.

The Nova Scotia SPCA is an animal welfare organization committed to the protection of animals from cruelty.   The Nova Scotia SPCA supports and promotes protection for all animals from distress, humane education and operates no kill shelters where euthanasia is only considered for mercy or aggression.  The NS SPCA operates a net work of six animal shelters across the Province, education services, animal protection programs, trap neuter and release programs and spay/neuter services for low income families.  The SPCA relies on community support to fund its programs.

<p class="boxed animation animated-item-1"><strong>Nova Scotia’s Finest Symphony of Young People</strong></p>
<p class="boxed animation animated-item-2">The NSYO provides a high-level orchestral experience for talented young musicians aged 12 -26. Since 1976, the orchestra has performed hundreds of concerts and has over 800 alumni across the world.</p>

Nova Village NS (NVNS) is a community based non-profit organization est. in 1986. The family hub provides a variety of programs and services to families with youth, ages  birth- 19.

Ocean View is a 171-bed long term care home overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia<strong>.  </strong>Our vibrant community has over 20 local shops and restaurants, creating a dynamic and engaging environment for both staff and residents.

Your work at Ocean View will be meaningful as a part of our diverse team includes professionals from nursing, clinical dietetics, physiotherapy, recreation therapy, music and spiritual care, occupational therapy, long-term care assistants, and an active volunteer program.

We also take pride in our volunteer-run on-site café, offering lunch, snacks, and coffee and everyone loves our free parking!

Ocean View relies on the passion and dedication of amazing volunteers to ensure our residents can live well in the place they call <strong>home</strong>. No matter what type of role you have with us, you will be <strong>enriching lives</strong> through your daily interactions. For this reason, we want to make sure you feel valued when you volunteer at Ocean View.

The volunteen program first began at Ocean View Continuing Care in 1995 and since inception over 500 youth have participated. Our volunteen program is a great way for teens to earn volunteer hours, build confident, make friends, and bring joy to others.

Some of the opportunities available are:
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<li>Recreation: Supporting residents in attending activities such as bingo, music, outings, special events, etc.</li>
<li>Cafe: Assisting with sales, replenishing shelves, chat with residents, family, and staff</li>
<li>Gardening: Providing assistance with indoor and outdoor plant/flower upkeep</li>
<li>Friendly Visiting: Visiting and spending time with Residents, walks, reading, playing cards, etc.</li>
<li>Spiritual Care: Providing encouragement and portering support to church services and weekly hymn sing.</li>
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To fill out an application use the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15A68uh7BPsyWVc2zVfqYEmCHVId9ZbQcyFlJo-govZs/edit

For more information contact:

tpenney@oceanv.ca or 902-465-6020 ext. 2150

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