Archived Opportunities
These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization). Please note that these opportunities are only presented for interest – to give volunteers and site visitors an opportunity to see the types of positions offered by organizations.
Home Captains for The Homes for the Holidays 2018
Organization: YWCA HalifaxCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: YWCA Halifax is pleased to present Homes for the Holidays 2018 on November 23, 24 and 25. Each year Homes for the Holidays brings together local designers, florists, community volunteers and retailers to decorate beautiful homes graciously loaned to us. The decorated homes are opened to the public with the purchase of a ticket, giving tour participants a dose of some glamorous holiday inspiration, and the opportunity to bring ideas to life in their own homes. Not only does this event spark the magic of the holiday spirit for the thousands of the excited participants; it carries that spirit on throughout the year as all funds raised go towards the programs and services supported by the YWCA Halifax. We require many volunteers to make this weekend a success. The following positions are available: Home Captains Home greeters & hosts Ticket sellers Ambassadors Shifts are three hours in length. Each volunteer gets a FREE ticket to tour all three homes! We look forward to your continued support in this festive event. Please contact us today at events@ywcahalifax.com
Hosts for The Homes for the Holidays 2018
Organization: YWCA HalifaxCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: YWCA Halifax is pleased to present Homes for the Holidays 2018 on November 23, 24 and 25. Each year Homes for the Holidays brings together local designers, florists, community volunteers and retailers to decorate beautiful homes graciously loaned to us. The decorated homes are opened to the public with the purchase of a ticket, giving tour participants a dose of some glamorous holiday inspiration, and the opportunity to bring ideas to life in their own homes. Not only does this event spark the magic of the holiday spirit for the thousands of the excited participants; it carries that spirit on throughout the year as all funds raised go towards the programs and services supported by the YWCA Halifax. We require many volunteers to make this weekend a success. The following positions are available: Home Captains Home greeters & hosts Ticket sellers Ambassadors Shifts are three hours in length. Each volunteer gets a FREE ticket to tour all three homes! We look forward to your continued support in this festive event. Please contact us today at events@ywcahalifax.com
Home greeters for The Homes for the Holidays 2018
Organization: YWCA HalifaxCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: YWCA Halifax is pleased to present Homes for the Holidays 2018 on November 23, 24 and 25. Each year Homes for the Holidays brings together local designers, florists, community volunteers and retailers to decorate beautiful homes graciously loaned to us. The decorated homes are opened to the public with the purchase of a ticket, giving tour participants a dose of some glamorous holiday inspiration, and the opportunity to bring ideas to life in their own homes. Not only does this event spark the magic of the holiday spirit for the thousands of the excited participants; it carries that spirit on throughout the year as all funds raised go towards the programs and services supported by the YWCA Halifax. We require many volunteers to make this weekend a success. The following positions are available: Home Captains Home greeters & hosts Ticket sellers Ambassadors Shifts are three hours in length. Each volunteer gets a FREE ticket to tour all three homes! We look forward to your continued support in this festive event. Please contact us today at events@ywcahalifax.com
Ticket sellers for The Homes for the Holidays 2018
Organization: YWCA HalifaxCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: YWCA Halifax is pleased to present Homes for the Holidays 2018 on November 23, 24 and 25. Each year Homes for the Holidays brings together local designers, florists, community volunteers and retailers to decorate beautiful homes graciously loaned to us. The decorated homes are opened to the public with the purchase of a ticket, giving tour participants a dose of some glamorous holiday inspiration, and the opportunity to bring ideas to life in their own homes. Not only does this event spark the magic of the holiday spirit for the thousands of the excited participants; it carries that spirit on throughout the year as all funds raised go towards the programs and services supported by the YWCA Halifax. We require many volunteers to make this weekend a success. The following positions are available: Home Captains Home greeters & hosts Ticket sellers Ambassadors Shifts are three hours in length. Each volunteer gets a FREE ticket to tour all three homes! Please visit our website at www.ywcahalifax.com and follow on social media for regular updates. We look forward to your continued support in this festive event. Please contact us today at events@ywcahalifax.com
Ambassadors for The Homes for the Holidays 2018
Organization: YWCA HalifaxCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: YWCA Halifax is pleased to present Homes for the Holidays 2018 on November 23, 24 and 25. Each year Homes for the Holidays brings together local designers, florists, community volunteers and retailers to decorate beautiful homes graciously loaned to us. The decorated homes are opened to the public with the purchase of a ticket, giving tour participants a dose of some glamorous holiday inspiration, and the opportunity to bring ideas to life in their own homes. Not only does this event spark the magic of the holiday spirit for the thousands of the excited participants; it carries that spirit on throughout the year as all funds raised go towards the programs and services supported by the YWCA Halifax. We require many volunteers to make this weekend a success. The following positions are available: Home Captains Home greeters & hosts Ticket sellers Ambassadors Shifts are three hours in length. Each volunteer gets a FREE ticket to tour all three homes! Please visit our website at www.ywcahalifax.com and follow on social media for regular updates. We look forward to your continued support in this festive event. Please contact us today at events@ywcahalifax.com
Looking for crafters and bakers for Tea and Sale Fundraising Event
Organization: ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova ScotiaCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: The ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia is holding their Second Annual Christmas Tea And Sale on November 24, 2018. We are looking for volunteers to donate their time and talent to donate items to sell at this event. We are looking for items such as Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, jewelry, knit/crocheted creations, artwork, jams, baked goods, etc. We are also having a new to you room for second-hand items that are still in good shape. All of the funds raised from this event will go directly towards supporting people living with ALS and their families. Proceeds will support our equipment loan program. This program allows us to loan out expensive medical equipment such as breathing machines and power wheel chairs at no cost to people with ALS. For more information or if you would like to donate, please email Kim at kcarter@alsnbns.ca or Hilary at hcarter@alsnbns.ca. This volunteer opportunity is flexible and convenient as it can be something you can work on whenever you are available and wherever you are available. Thank you so much for your consideration.
Frontline Volunteer
Organization: Out of the Cold Emergency Winter ShelterCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: Out of the Cold Halifax is a community-based, volunteer-run emergency winter shelter. Once again this season, we are preparing to support those in the HRM who are homeless and precariously housed and your support as volunteers is key. Frontline volunteers work directly with guests of the shelter and drop-in space. Tasks include serving food, staffing the donation room, intake, and interacting with guests to contribute to a safe and welcoming environment. Volunteers are supported by a team, including paid staff and experienced volunteers. Email volunteerotcs@gmail.com for more information and for an application.
Sport Attendant for Persons with Disabilities- Boccia Ball
Organization: Easter Seals Nova ScotiaCategory: Sports and Recreation
Description: Easter Seals Nova Scotia is looking for individuals interested in assisting with our Learn to Boccia program at Northwood. Boccia (pronounced bot-cha) is a precision ball sport played by individuals with a wide variety of disabilities, mobility difficulties, and those that are able-bodied. Players sit on a chair or in their wheelchair and throw or roll their ball with the goal of landing it closest to the target “jack” ball. Volunteers are needed Wednesdays 1:45-3:45 at Northwood in Halifax to assist in refereeing games and acting as sport attendants to players (passing them the ball, aligning their ramp, etc.).