Halifax Volunteer News
Halifax finds accommodations for 7 unhoused people, but volunteers question longevity
Excerpt:
“…HRM says it has found “alternative, safe, temporary accommodations” for seven unhoused people living in Meagher Park — also known as People’s Park — but the volunteers who work with them say they’ve been left out of the decision.
The city did not say where they were placed, but Global News has learned they’re staying at the Gerald B. Gray Memorial Arena in Dartmouth. Security officers did not allow Global to enter the arena and speak with the people living there….”
Author: Alex Cooke
Date of Article: September 21, 2021
Source: Global News
Website: https://globalnews.ca/news/8208573/halifax-limited-accommodations-unhoused-people/
Community generosity inspires People’s Park volunteers
Excerpt:
“…He arrived at the Halifax West End park on foot Sunday morning carrying an armful of donations: bags of ice, a flat of pop and a few litres of Tim Horton’s coffee.
“They need it more than I do, ” said the downtown Halifax resident….”
Author: Andrew Rankin
Date of Article: September 19, 2021
Source: SaltWire Network
Website: https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/community-generosity-inspires-peoples-park-volunteers-100636007/
Housing advocates call for an end to evictions in Halifax
Excerpt:
“…More than 100 people gathered in front of Halifax city hall on Saturday to protest the municipality’s approach to dealing with homelessness, demanding that evictions be stopped.
It has been a month since Halifax Regional Police and city staff carried out a mass eviction of people sleeping on public property on the peninsula, and the pressure is rising….”
Author: Nicola Seguin
Date of Article: September 18, 2021
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/housing-advocates-end-evictions-halifax-1.6181259
Free course teaches volunteers to build strong communities
Excerpt:
“…In its 16th year, the Step Up to Leadership program is a well-rounded, nine-week workshop intended to develop leadership skills for volunteers of any experience level…”
Author: Steve Gow
Date of Article: September 14, 2021
Source: HalifaxToday.ca
Website: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/rooted/free-course-teaches-volunteers-to-build-strong-communities-4325829
Student from Halifax gets royal nod for starting free tutoring service
Excerpt:
“…When Rebeccah Raphael launched a free, volunteer-run tutoring service to provide schoolchildren in Nova Scotia with learning support during the COVID-19 pandemic, she had a feeling it would grow to meet a crucial need….”
Author: Noushin Ziafati
Date of Article: July 15, 2020
Source: The Chronicle Herald
Website: https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/news/local/student-from-halifax-gets-royal-nod-for-starting-free-tutoring-service-473850/
CRA needs volunteers in N.S. for program that helps people file tax returns
Excerpt:
“…The federal government is on an urgent search for more volunteers to help with a program that completes free tax returns for people with modest incomes, after it was forced to turn some families away in Nova Scotia last year….”
Author: Carolyn Ray
Date of Article: January 29, 2020
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cra-community-volunteer-income-tax-program-nova-scotia-volunteers-1.5443570
Municipal units in southwestern Nova Scotia preparing for Volunteer Week
Excerpt:
“…In his capacity as director of Yarmouth Recreation, Frank Grant is close to the local sports scene and he appreciates the importance of volunteers, so as he and his colleagues prepare for this year’s Volunteer Week activities, Grant looks forward to seeing more people recognized for their volunteer efforts….”
Author: Eric Bourque
Date of Article: January 28, 2020
Source: SaltWire Network
Website: https://www.saltwire.com/lifestyles/local-lifestyles/municipal-units-in-southwestern-nova-scotia-preparing-for-volunteer-week-403821/?location=yarmouthsouthwest-nova-scotia
Helping nature: One property at a time, Nature Trust property guardians helping to preserve environment
Excerpt:
“…Harold and Dianne Clapp from Smith’s Cove, N.S. spend most of their volunteer time walking in the woods or paddling around a lake. They’re property guardians with the Nova Scotia Nature Trust and their job is to keep an eye on privately-owned land in their area that has absentee landowners….”
Author: Heidi Tattrie Rushton
Date of Article: January 27, 2020
Source: The Chronicle Herald
Website: https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/lifestyles/homes/helping-nature-one-property-at-a-time-nature-trust-property-guardians-helping-to-preserve-environment-403431/
Hop to it: Rescue group holds ‘bunny blitz’ adoption event
Excerpt:
“…Folks looking for a fluffy new friend will get the chance to meet some adoptable bunnies Sunday afternoon.
The first rescue group in the Maritimes focused on the long-eared lagomorphs — 10,000 Carrots Rabbit Rescue — is holding a “bunny blitz” in Halifax. More than a dozen of the twitchy-nosed animals can be scoped out by potential new owners….”
Author: Alex Cooke
Date of Article: January 26, 2020
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/10000-carrots-rabbit-rescue-adoption-1.5440660
You don’t need a background in tax preparation to volunteer at free clinics
Excerpt:
“…Volunteers are needed for upcoming tax preparation clinics.
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program hosts free clinics where volunteers help those who are eligible file their tax returns….”
Author: Meghan Groff
Date of Article: January 24, 2020
Source: HalifaxToday.ca
Website: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/you-dont-need-a-background-in-tax-preparation-to-volunteer-at-free-clinics-2046332