Student Volunteer Opportunities in Halifax

The CUSP Program serves youth between the ages of 12-18 in the community through skill-building workshops, volunteering events, and free valuable training (e.g., First-Aid, and Babysitting Training). Mentors are adults (+18) who serve as living examples of the skills we’re trying to instill in the CUSP Program participants. They’ll be encouraging, guiding, and inspiring youth. Mentors are onboarded during the early weeks of the cohorts and stay from beginning to completion. They’ll attend the CUSP Program weekly, choosing shifts in accordance with availability, as well as attend volunteering events.

Love to Stay Active & Organize? Join Our Volunteer Team!Are you looking for a fun, impactful way to stay busy and give back to the community? We are a thriving retail thrift outlet with diverse volunteer roles suited for all interests and skill levels!Volunteer Roles Available:Donation Receiving & Sorting: Accept, organize, and categorize donated items (housewares, clothing, antiques, crafts, toys, and more).Customer Service: Welcome shoppers, assist with inquiries, and keep the store vibrant.Pricing & Merchandising: Research, price goods, and help create attractive store displays.Repair & Restoration: Test and fix electronics, inspect furniture, or refresh items.Shift Schedules:Monday – SaturdayMorning Shift: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMAfternoon Shift: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMFlexible scheduling available. No matter your background, there’s a place for you on our team!

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Front Desk Volunteer Assistant The Front Desk Volunteer is the welcoming face of Nova Village. In this role, you will greet visitors, answer phones and emails, answer basic inquiries, direct participants to programs and meetings, and provide administrative support. Your friendly presence helps foster an inclusive, safe, and organized environment for all community members, staff and other volunteers. The purpose of this role is to provide opportunities for increased employment skills. Volunteer Title: Front Desk Assistant Supervisor: Ruth Power - Byrne Shift day and time: Monday 9am - 12 noon Tuesday 9am - 12 noon Wednesday 9am - 12 noon Thursday 9am - 2 pm Friday 9 am - 12 noon Responsibilities Greeting visitorsAnswering phones and emailsScheduling appointmentsManaging intake formsHandling mail and deliveriesSupporting staff and participantsMaintaining the reception areaCrisis, distress or difficult visitor responses Skills requiredBasic English SkillsFriendly and personable Good communication skillsOrganized and reliable Respectful and welcoming to individuals of all backgrounds and ages. Patient and Calm under pressure Basic tech Skills…using a desk phone and simple office computer is helpful Reliable and punctual If you are interested in volunteering please contact rbyrne@novavillagens.com

The SICC Mobile Toy Library is a community-led initiative bringing educational toys and learning resources directly to Halifax families through vibrant pop-up events. We are growing and looking for passionate volunteers! Join us to help organize local pop-ups, facilitate community toy swaps, lead creative cardboard castle building workshops, and breathe new life into items at our toy repair stations. By getting involved today, you will help lay the groundwork for our ultimate goal: launching a mobile toy library in Halifax. We need volunteers to fill various roles. In particular, we are looking for a driver who can help pick up toys and deliver them to and from Clayton Park and Spryfield once a month.**Starting from Oct 10, we shall run a toy library event on every second Saturday afternoon (4pm-5pm) at Captain William Spry Community Centre.**Volunteer Application Form:https://tally.so/r/Ek8P54

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!

As a MARS volunteer you may be asked to support MARS’ marine animal response operations under the direction of a MARS Responder in response to incidents in the Maritime Provinces. Since the work that MARS does can vary, volunteers may be asked to assist response for incidents involving dead or distressed cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), seals, sharks and other large marine wildlife. Occasionally, there are also opportunities to help in other ways, such as with public outreach. These opportunities will be communicated in advance.Anyone 18+ in the Maritime provinces can volunteer with MARS – no experience or prior training is required. Although not always required, having a vehicle is an asset for many incident support requests.To learn more about volunteering with MARS or sign up to volunteer, please visit our website at https://marineanimals.ca/support/volunteer/ and fill out the application form there.

We are in need of leadership volunteers for the Medavie Blue Nose Marathon. Applications are opening soon!

Hoot! Hoot! Calling all night owls, this volunteer opportunity is for you. Now in its 7th year, this race will take place at 7:30 PM on Saturday, March 20, 2027, at Point Pleasant Park. We have some fun volunteer opportunities available if you’re interested in joining our flock! Positions include: Kit Pick Up, Course Marshals& On-site supportRegistration opening soon!

Every year, Not Since Moses is made possible by the generosity of volunteers. We have lots of volunteer needs each year, and we are hoping you may be able to assist.Our volunteer needs include: - Kit pickup - Site setup and support for our races - Course Marshals - Site teardown and clean up - Parking support - And more! Thank you for your interest in volunteering! We wouldn't be able to RUN it without our dedicated Mud Crew. Registration opening soon!

We need more than 1,000 volunteers to help make the annual Blue Nose Marathon another major success. Halifax is proud to have the best volunteers in Canada, and our down-home sense of hospitality and friendship is second to none.Why Volunteer?Aside from joining the community in celebration of healthy, active living, in exchange for your time, you will receive:A commemorative Blue Nose Volunteer T-ShirtA Certificate of Achievement for your records.An invitation to the Finished’er After PartyRegistration opening soon!