Volunteer Opportunities in Halifax

The Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge is a national competition geared towards high school and junior high students that focuses on the creative application of science, technology, engineering, arts and math in real-life scenarios. Join our team of volunteers from all across Canada! The Virtual Design Committee is responsible for creating and executing all activities for the event. Various positions exist within the committee where volunteers can opt to work alone, in pairs, or in a small group, and design activities of varying lengths based on personal preference. The ideal volunteer should have a positive attitude, be adaptable, and willing to put their best effort forward.No event-related experience is necessary! Fill out the application here to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg2-fD5JXZVloT3D0JqU0799hgjeRdYW14JO5sKnOw_JZ-eg/viewformFind out more information at www.canadacybersteamchallenge.com and www.teamupscience.com!

The Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge is a national competition geared towards high school and junior high students that focused on the creative application of science, technology, engineering, arts and math in real-life scenarios. Join our team of volunteers from all across Canada!The Executives of Remote STEAM are responsible for developing the overarching themes of the event, and for overseeing a team of challenge designers, providing feedback on challenges, creating event surveys, and training of general volunteers. The ideal volunteer should have a positive attitude, good leadership skills, be willing to work in a team, and have some prior experience in event planning.Fill out the application here to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_3-UpSDiy37X7n9gGflM-yWzWrUENQNd9eOD40eZwSwaSDA/viewformCheck out www.canadacybersteamchallenge.com for more information!

The Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge is a national competition geared towards high school and junior high students that focuses on the creative application of science, technology, engineering, arts and math in real-life scenarios. Join our team of volunteers from all across Canada!The Director of Fund Development will be part of a committee of Fund Development Directors who helps to execute national-scale fundraisers and setup collaborations with other organizations to fund the Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge. The ideal candidate must demonstrate good time management skills and the ability to work well in a team. Some prior experience in finance, grant applications, fundraising, or sponsorship seeking is an asset.Fill out the application here to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg2-fD5JXZVloT3D0JqU0799hgjeRdYW14JO5sKnOw_JZ-eg/viewform?usp=headerCheck out www.canadacybersteamchallenge.com for more information!

The Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge is a national competition geared towards high school and junior high students that focused on the creative application of science, technology, engineering, arts and math in real-life scenarios. Join our team of volunteers from all across Canada!The Executive of Fund Development leads a committee of Fund Development Directors who apply for grants, contact community sponsors, and spearheads the organization of national-scale fundraisers to fund the Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to work well in a team. Some prior experience in finance, grant applications, fundraising, or sponsorship seeking is an asset.Fill out the application here by July 3rd by 11:59pm Pacific time to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_3-UpSDiy37X7n9gGflM-yWzWrUENQNd9eOD40eZwSwaSDA/viewformFor more information, check out our websites! www.canadacybersteamchallenge.com and www.teamupscience.com

Results is an advocacy nonprofit that believes in mobilizing everyday people (our volunteers) to generate the political will to end extreme poverty in low-and middle-income countries. We focus our work on global health, access to quality education and economic opportunities. We direct our energy and efforts at government decision makers like party leaders, Members of Parliament and senators because they have the power to improve policies and make the monetary investments needed to end extreme poverty. We also raise awareness by writing letters to the editor (LTEs) and op-eds, using social media, fundraising and more. Oftentimes the first step is putting these issues on the radar — and keeping the pressure on. It might seem like a small step, but it all adds up into impact. commitment: 1 year minimum, 1-2 hours per week on average support structure: Volunteers (virtually) meet in local groups on a monthly basis and rely on their group leader(s) for guidance. Attending other virtual calls and webinars led by Results staff is recommended. If you’re ready to learn about advocacy, causes and solutions to extreme poverty and committed to taking action every month, join us! Use the following link to sign up to volunteer.FRANÇAIS Nous sommes un organisme de plaidoyer qui mobilise les gens du quotidien (nos bénévoles) pour générer la volonté politique pour mettre fin à l’extrême pauvreté dans les pays à faible et moyen revenu. Nous concentrons notre travail sur la santé mondiale, l’accès à une éducation de qualité et l’inclusion économique. Nous concentrons notre énergie et nos efforts à mobiliser les décideurs et décideuses politiques comme les chef.fe.s de partis, député.es, sénateurs et sénatrices, car ils et elles détiennent le pouvoir d’améliorer les politiques et de faire les investissements requis pour éradiquer l’extrême pauvreté. Nous faisons aussi de la sensibilisation en écrivant des lettres ouvertes aux journaux, en utilisant les médias sociaux, en collectant des fonds et bien plus. Souvent, la première étape est d’attirer l’attention sur ces enjeux et de les faire connaître — et de maintenir la pression. Cela peut sembler être un petit pas, mais les actions s’accumulent et ont ainsi de l’impact. engagement : 1 an minimum, 1-2 heures par semaine en moyenne structure de soutien : Les bénévoles se réunissent (virtuellement) en groupes locaux tous les mois et comptent sur leur.s leader.s de groupe pour obtenir des conseils. Il est aussi recommandé d’assister à d’autres appels virtuels et webinaires dirigés par les employées de Résultats. Vous êtes prêt.e à apprendre ce que signifie faire du plaidoyer, en apprendre plus sur les causes et solutions à l’extrême pauvreté, puis vous vous engagez à passer à l’action à chaque mois? Joignez-vous à nous! Inscrivez-vous en tant que bénévole aujourd'hui!

Phin Performing Arts is looking for compassionate volunteers to support our Dance to Move program - dance classes for people living with Parkinson’s. The class comprises people with Parkinson’s of all ages and mobility along with their care partners. The role of the volunteer is to do the class with the participants, providing light support to folks who need an assit for sit-to-stand, someone nearby or on their arm for balance, or other support for the class (details to be provided by the instructor each week). Requirements are:1) a sincere desire to help folks have a joyous and successful experience in the class2) friendly and compassionate demeanour3) recent Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector check (< 2 years)4) two referencesClasses are Friday mornings (Bedford Hwy at Kearney Lake Rd), and Friday afternoons (Robie St at Charles St).More information is available at www.phin.ca/dance-to-move or by requesting more info.Please send interest to Lisa Phinney Langley, Dance to Move Program Director: info@phin.ca or 902-292-9366.

Help us fund the fundraising system that will help Good Neighbour Builders grow across CanadaGood Neighbour Builders is a non-profit working to make it normal again for neighbours to know, care about, and support one another.Through the Good Neighbour Method, we train and support citizens and community leaders to build stronger, more connected neighbourhoods - places where people feel a deeper sense of belonging, wellbeing, and shared responsibility for one another.We are now at an important stage of growth. Grants have helped us get started, but they are not reliable enough to support the scale of our work. To grow sustainably, we need to build a professional fundraising system.That is why we are launching a fundraising campaign to raise the funds needed to hire a fractional professional fundraiser. This paid fundraising professional will help us build the systems, donor relationships, and long-term funding strategy required to bring the Good Neighbour Method to more communities across Canada.We are looking for a volunteer Fundraising Campaign Lead to help guide this campaign from the inside.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who has experience with fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, sponsorship, major gifts, grants, non-profit development, or campaign coordination — and who wants to help us turn the work already started into a successful campaign.What you’ll help leadYou will help Good Neighbour Builders move the current fundraising campaign from planning into action.This may include:Helping shape the campaign strategy, timeline, and prioritiesReviewing and strengthening the fundraising askIdentifying and prioritizing prospective donors, partners, and supportersSupporting outreach to individual donors, foundations, businesses, and community partnersHelping prepare Barry, board members, and other volunteers for donor conversationsCoordinating follow-up after donor meetingsTracking campaign progress, contacts, asks, and next stepsWorking with the marketing and communications team to make sure campaign messaging is clear and consistentHelping prepare the organization to work effectively with the paid fractional fundraiser once hiredYou would not be starting from scratch. A draft campaign concept, campaign title, one-pager, landing page direction, and supporting materials have already been developed. The campaign is currently framed around “Be a Builder / Let’s Make Good Neighbours”, with the goal of showing both the impact of the Good Neighbour Method and the importance of building sustainable fundraising capacity.What we’re looking forYou may be a great fit if you:Have worked on a fundraising campaign before, either as a volunteer, staff member, board member, consultant, or campaign supporterUnderstand donor relationships and how to move people from interest to contributionAre comfortable helping shape a clear fundraising askCan bring structure, follow-through, and momentum to a volunteer-led campaignAre willing to work collaboratively with board members, volunteers, and future paid fundraising supportBelieve that stronger neighbourhood relationships are essential to individual and community wellbeingYou do not need to be a full-time professional fundraiser, but you should bring enough fundraising experience to help us avoid common mistakes, focus our efforts, and move with confidence.Time commitmentWe are hoping for someone who can support the campaign through its active launch period, beginning in May.Estimated commitment: 3–5 hours per week for the first 8–12 weeks, with the possibility of continuing in a lighter advisory or coordination role once the paid fractional fundraiser is in place.Why this role mattersThis role is not just about helping us run one campaign.It is about helping Good Neighbour Builders build the fundraising foundation needed to reach more communities, train more Builders, support more Neighbour Connectors, and help more people experience belonging and support where they live.Funders need to see a clear mission, visible activity, credible stories, and evidence of impact. This campaign is a chance to bring those pieces together and invite people to help us grow the work in a sustainable way.Interested?If you have fundraising experience and want to help build the foundation for a national movement of good neighbours, we would love to hear from you.Help us become great fundraisers — so we can help more Canadians become good neighbours.

Peer Listener Program Position Overview A peer-listener volunteer reaches out and connects directly with individuals across Canada that are going through a particularly challenging time with arthritis. This program provides an opportunity for individuals connecting to the Arthritis Line to then connect one-on-one with someone living with a similar arthritis experience. This program is intended to provide an opportunity for brief peer conversations and is not meant to be an ongoing or long-term support.Time Commitment Volunteers are asked to commit to approximately 5 hours per month, consisting of brief weekly check-ins to monitor the peer-listener inbox and supporting around 2 scheduled shifts (to be determined with program staff and based on your availability) for 2-4 peer-listener callsWe ask for a minimum commitment of 6 monthsOccasional meetings, support sessions, and professional development sessions offered throughout the yearKey Areas of Responsibility Support callers who may feel emotional, overwhelmed or fearful Provide information and support to people affected by arthritis Support program referrals and requests via phone and emailDirect callers to the online tools and resources on the Arthritis Society Canada websiteDirect callers to local supports and resourcesData entry related to interactions, tracking, and reporting/documentationDesired Skills and AttributesLived experience with arthritis is required for this role (ideally looking for someone with osteoarthritis)Passionate about, and committed to, bettering the lives of those affected by arthritisExperience working and interacting with peopleEmpathetic, friendly, and non-judgmental, with professional phone mannerWillingness to undertake training appropriate to the role (active listening, crisis training, etc.), and learn about Arthritis Society Canada’s resourcesAbility to work effectively with staff and other volunteers remotely, and comfortable working with technologyExperience and knowledge of a helping profession is an asset, but not requiredMajor Contacts An Arthritis Society Canada Staff member will directly oversee this role People affected by arthritisOther volunteers and Arthritis Society Canada staffWorking EnvironmentThis position is remote, volunteers can participate where they have access to internet and a private environment.BenefitsSupport the organization’s mission as an integral member of the Peer-Listener team Receive specialized training regarding arthritis and supporting interactions with othersDevelop transferable employment skills Develop communication skills by providing one-to-one support Give back to the community and impact those living with arthritis Build connections and be part of a community and receive ongoing opportunities and mentorship Meet and talk to a diverse range of people A letter of reference can be provided at the completion of the volunteer position Availability and Working EnvironmentThis position is remote. Volunteers can work from any location with internet access and a private space.We thank all applicants for their interest in volunteering with Arthritis Society Canada, however, please be advised that not all candidates can be selected to join our volunteering programWelcome — How to Get Started1. Create your profile Start your volunteer journey by creating your profile here: https://arthritis.galaxydigital.com/user/register/2. Find an opportunity and apply Once your profile is set up, go to the “Opportunities” section, choose the role that interests you, and click “Respond” to apply directly from your volunteer account:https://arthritis.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=8214543. Next steps After you express interest in an opportunity, we will review your profile and guide you through the next steps to ensure a smooth and rewarding process.Questions? Email us at: volunteer@arthritis.ca