Senior Volunteer Opportunities in Halifax

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!

We rely on volunteers to get the food onto the tables of those in Halifax who are unable to prepare a meal for themselves. Our volunteers don’t just deliver meals. They also deliver a smile and a personal connection to our clients. You can make a huge difference in the lives of our clients. How much time you can spare for this valuable work depends on you.We are in need of drivers and runners one day per week during the hours of 9:30am-12:30pm, Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays, to deliver fresh meals to our clients in peninsular Halifax.

Join the Halifax Cycling Coalition and help run our bike valet service at the Agricola Open Street Sunday! Volunteers check in bikes from attendees, store them securely on racks, issue tags, and return bikes to their owners at the end of the event. Please sign up for a shift at https://signup.com/go/zmGDVgY.

The East Coast Ukrainian Association is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make the East Coast Ukrainian Festival 2026 an unforgettable experience for thousands of visitors. The festival celebrates Ukrainian culture through music, dance, food, art, and community, while bringing people of all backgrounds together in a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere.Festival Details📅Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026⌚️Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm (Doors open at 11:30 am)📍Location: Steele Wheels Motor Museum, 66 Otter Lake Ct, Halifax, NS B3S 1L9Volunteer Opportunities include: Event setup and takedownFood preparation & salesAdmissions & Ticket salesChildren's activitiesStage performance coordinationNo previous experience is required — training and guidance will be provided and all instructions will be available in English. Most shifts are 5-8 hours depending on the Team. Breaks and a free lunch provided! Reference letters are issued upon request. Ready to Join Us?Complete our VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM before August 28!

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.Volunteer Application Form:https://tally.so/r/Ek8P54

Northwood Spiritual Care is looking for a dedicated volunteer to assist in clerical-related tasks which includes helping to prepare church bulletins and assisting with administration duties during religious gatherings throughout the year. This position requires about 2hrs over the course of the week and takes place between Mon – Fri 9-3pm. If you are interested, you should have experience with the following: working in an office environment, organizing, taking direction, being comfortable with computer programs. If you have a church involvement or background that will be very helpful.

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!