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These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization).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.
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Nocturne: Art at Night Volunteer
Organization: Art Gallery of Nova ScotiaCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Volunteers during NOCTURNE: Art At Night are needed in the following areas: Greeting - Responsible for greeting visitors as they come in, ensuring everyone receives a sticker, and making visitors aware of the rules of the Gallery Studios - Assisting with the Art Project(s) taking place in the studios Galleries - Ensuring the visitors are following the rules, and ensuring the safety of the artworks.
Community Greening Volunteer
Organization: EvergreenCategory: Environmental Improvement
Description: Join us in getting your hands dirty for the environment on Saturday, October 4th at 10am. We'll be planting over 400 native trees and shrubs in Birches Park in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. These trees will help to stabilize the banks of the watercourse, provide shade and shelter for wildlife and filter storm water and run-off. This event is a collaboration between Evergreen and The Clean foundation, and is part of Canon Canada's campaign to plant 21,000 trees across Canada, coast to coast. Saturday, October 4 10am–noon In case of rain, the event will take place on Sunday, October 5. Please dress in weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear (closed-toe) and bring a water bottle. Evergreen will provide a planting demonstration, gloves, tools and refreshments. Birches Park is located at the corner of Portland Estates Blvd and Portland Hills Drive. For more info, contact Julia at halifax@evergreen.ca. To REGISTER, visit: http://www.evergreen.ca/whats-on/event-details/10707
Youth Soccer Coaches
Organization: Halifax Dunbrack Soccer ClubCategory: Sports and Recreation
Description: Halifax Dunbrack Soccer club, located in the Fairview/Clayton Park/Rockingham area of Halifax is always looking for motivated volunteer coaches for all age levels. From U4 to U18 and adult teams, there is a place for everybody. If you're interested in coaching for the winter and/or summer seasons, let us know! Also looking for volunteers to help with administration and greeting parents/players to training.
Volunteers 50+yrs needed for health research at IWK Health Centre - Centre for Vaccinology, Halifax
Organization: Canadian Center for VaccinologyCategory: Health / Medical
Description: Looking for volunteers 50yrs+ for research on a vaccine for C. difficile, a serious healthcare associated infection from a bacterium. Have you been hospitalized 2 or more times in the past year and taken antibiotics? Do you have an upcoming surgery requiring a hospital stay for several days? If so, you could contribute to essential research to control this serious disease. You will be reimbursed for 4 to 11 visits at the IWK Health Centre, plus parking. More information at http://www.centerforvaccinology.ca/study/clostridium-difficile-vaccine/ Email: ccfv@iwk.nshealth.ca Tel: Sarah @ (902) 470-3885
Nova Scotia SPCA needs volunteers to sell SPCA Lottery Tickets
Organization: Nova Scotia SPCACategory: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Description: We need volunteers to sell SPCA Lottery tickets at various locations around the HRM such as Walmart, Mic Mac Mall, Halifax Shopping Centre, Park Lane Mall, Bedford Place Mall etc. Shifts are 2-3 hours in length and volunteers can sign up for as many or as few as they would like. People who are interested in viewing dates or signing up can go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054ca5a723abfc1-lottery.
Coordinator Dartmouth East Pawd
Organization: ElderDog Canada Inc.Category: Social and Community Service
Description: ElderDog operates in chapters or Pawds in communities across the country. The Dartmouth East Pawd is well established and very active. We have an opportunity for someone to assume the leadership/coordinator of this very well organized and important community-based service organization. As Pawd Leader you would work with a wonderful group of committed ElderDog volunteers and with other ElderDog Pawd Leaders. Your role would include: contacting and welcoming new members/volunteers; outreach and liaison with rescue groups, senior serving organizations; calling and chairing Pawd meetings; participating in conference calls with National Office; working with Program Co-ordinators to facilitate ElderDog “business”; coordinating Pawd roles and keeping records of Pawd activities; negotiating relationships with community organizations (vets, groomers, local businesses); communicating with Pawd members and National Office on an ongoing basis; representing ElderDog at information and fund raising events; serving as back-up for other roles as needed; serving as an ambassador for ElderDog Canada and the Dartmouth East Pawd. Estimated number of hours: 20/month
Progress in the Park
Organization: ProgressintheParkCategory: Children & Youth
Description: Project K.I.D.S (mission: Dedicate time once a week to fun activities with the kids of Mulgrave Park Community, teaching them: Kindness, Independence, Discipline & Self-Awareness) is on the go! We are building a Haunted House on November 7 (Friday) with the kids from Mulgrave Park! The idea is to educate them on different aspects (see the mission) through activities (4Days) and at the end, we build the haunted house with them! The reason why we are doing this in November is because we wanted to go collect donations after Halloween to reduce our costs. See the timeline for schedule. Timeline: Volunteers will be needed for all selected days. Sign up here to volunteer. Day 1: Friday October 17th: We will meet with the kids and brainstorm with them on how they envision their Haunted House. Day 2: Sunday October 19th Flyer distribution ~ solicit for donations (Door to Door) 2pm-4pm – Volunteers Needed. We will also include the kids this day. Day 3: Sunday November 2cd Collect donations. 2pm-4pm – Again volunteers needed. Kids will again be included. Day 4: November 3rd Craft day with the kids ~ Create signs and other material for the Haunted House. November 6th Adults meet and begin prep for next day. Day 5: November 7th Event Day
Bide Awhile Chase the Ace - Event Volunteers
Organization: Bide Awhile Animal Shelter SocietyCategory: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Description: Bide Awhile is running an exciting new event: Chase the Ace on Thursday evenings from 6-8:30 pm at Montes Showbar Grill in Dartmouth. If you have some time to volunteer and you like dealing with the public, you could be part of the Chase the Ace Team! The volunteer will help with running the event on a rotating basis - 2-3 hour shifts. To apply or request further information, please contact: Darrold Gould. 902 469-9578.