Archived Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunity

Organization: Mosaic Festival
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: We are thrilled to announce that once again, Halifax will have a multicultural event: The Mosaic Festival of Arts and Culture. Breaking the mould of past festivals, we are creating a unique celebration of our city’s diverse cultures – showcasing the talents of newcomer filmmakers from Nova Scotia and beyond and also pairing a vibrant parade of music and dance with a waterfront party of concert, festival and vendors.   With the support of Halifax Waterfront Development, Downtown Halifax Business Commission, Port Authority and Halifax Regional Municipality, plans are underway for the three-day event starting on Friday, August 30th through to Sunday, September 1st. To make this event a success and fun for everyone, we are searching for a team of volunteers.   Overview of the event   The 2019 Mosaic Festival of Arts and Culture will kick off with a premiere film festival, which will take place on August 30th at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. The film festival will be a forum for filmmakers from Atlantic Canada and beyond to share their experiences, cultural identity and journey.   On August 31st we will showcase different cultures and diversity through a parade along Lower Water Street, the family-friendly event will feature music and dance from around the world. We are inviting representatives from as many cultures as possible, giving them an opportunity to share their unique heritage. The parade will start at Pier 21 - symbolic of Halifax’s strong ties with welcoming newcomers.   To end the festival, on September 1st will be a day-long series of performances (song, dance and more) along side with booths of various vendors from Nova Scotia and beyond showcasing their arts and crafts and selling their food.   How to Volunteer   If you would like to volunteer, please email your resume to project3@mosaicfestival.ca with the following:   Your age Availability for the three days Which culture you represent and any languages you speak Any relevant volunteer experience

Halifax Busker Festival

Organization: Halifax Busker Festival
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: The Halifax Busker Festival is entering into it's 33rd summer on the Halifax waterfront. This year's festival runs from July 31st to August 5th. We have exciting performances lined up and plenty of volunteer opportunities! Shifts are four hours long and we have four volunteer positions available: Stage Manager – remain at designated stage and act as liaison between performers and event staff. Information Booth – provide guests with general information regarding the festival. Runner – provide support to volunteer coordinator and other positions. Barricades – be the contact volunteer at our vendor and headquarter barricade locations to ensure only authorized vehicles are entering the festival site. Volunteers must be at least 17 years old as of July 30th, 2019. Volunteers will receive a t-shirt and lanyard, invitation to the volunteer after-party, a volunteer certificate if committing to more than one shift, and recommendations upon request. Please visit http://buskers.ca/volunteer to apply, or email for an offline version of the application. Hope to see you on the waterfront!

Outreach | Fundraising | Plan Development

Organization: Red Bear Healing Home Society
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: Roles and Responsibilities The position(s) have the responsibility to assist people who are experiencing poverty in Halifax|Dartmouth: Be an ambassador for Red Bear Healing Home Treat people with respect Develop and maintain community relationships and networks Build a sense of trust in our communities Honest, reliable, patient and friendly Detail oriented •   Motivated/self-starter Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; a good listener Agree to Red Bear Healing Homes principles and mandate Must be able to maintain confidentiality of participants and the information that is collected Knowledge of or interested in learning about services available to people experiencing poverty Post-secondary education or equivalent with experience working in the voluntary sector or with people who are experiencing poverty an asset Outreach Volunteer has the responsibility for assisting people who are experiencing poverty sign up for free voice mail.  The main duties are: Post posters in the community Develop and maintain community relationships | networks Collect personal, confidential information Ensure people using the system understand how it works • Email executive director after each visit in a timely manner Be available at soup kitchens, food banks, community events and other nonprofits for in person sign up to free voice mail Provide referrals, resources, and information to/about community resources when requested Events Committee Assist Red Bear Healing Home raise funds by assisting in organizing fundraising event Assists in volunteer recruitment, promotions, postering and event logistics Business Plan Developer Assists in the development of Red Bear Healing Homes business plan   Benefits Help your community be a healthier place to live Set a good example for others Strengthen your sense of belonging Share and/or gain skills, knowledge and expertise Reports To                                Executive Director Start Date                 ASAP / Negotiable Term                                        3 months to 1 year - approximately three to ten hours per month Remuneration                          None - Volunteer Application Process   Call for further information and/or forward a letter of interest, resume and three (3) references to: Carla Conrod Founder | Executive Director Red Bear Healing Home ed@myredbear.com 902-448-4744

Shoreline Cleanup - Halifax Waterfront

Organization: Discovery Centre
Category: Environmental Improvement
Description: Join us for our first Shoreline Cleanup on May 18th, part of Science Odyssey! Sign up for one of two Cleanup sessions: Halifax Waterfront- 10:00-Noon; meeting at the Wave at 10:00 OR Dartmouth’s Woodside Regional Park- 2:00-4:00, meeting at the entrance closest to the Ferry at 2:00 Don’t forget to stop by the Discovery Centre for a full day of activities focused on our shorelines, pollution, and how to prevent it with special guests including Parks Canada and Stop Trashing It. We acknowledge the support of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).   REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discovery-days-spring-cleanup-tickets-61118716727

Shoreline Cleanup - Dartmouth Woodside

Organization: Discovery Centre
Category: Environmental Improvement
Description: Join us for our first Shoreline Cleanup on May 18th, part of Science Odyssey! Sign up for one of two Cleanup sessions: Halifax Waterfront- 10:00-Noon; meeting at the Wave at 10:00 OR Dartmouth’s Woodside Regional Park- 2:00-4:00, meeting at the entrance closest to the Ferry at 2:00 Don’t forget to stop by the Discovery Centre for a full day of activities focused on our shorelines, pollution, and how to prevent it with special guests including Parks Canada and Stop Trashing It. We acknowledge the support of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).   REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discovery-days-spring-cleanup-tickets-61118716727

Welcome Housing and Support Services seeks new Board Members

Organization: Welcome Housing and Support Services
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: Good governance sets the course for a non-profit organization’s success - from its capacity to meet its mission and vision statements to its financial viability. Welcome Housing and Support Services is seeking new and diverse board members who are committed to advancing our mission and vision, support management and staff through a time of transition and growth, and provide excellent and highly effective governance. Our mission is to assist single individuals who have been homeless or at risk of homelessness to create and maintain their homes, and our vision is to ensure the competent, efficient, caring provision of safe, affordable, long-term housing to single men and women, and to be recognized as a valuable asset in the community. Welcome Housing is the third largest non-profit housing provider in HRM, and has been been doing this work for over thirty years. We provide deeply affordable housing to 78 single men and women, most of whom have experienced some combination of homelessness, addiction, and mental health issues. Two Housing Support Workers help men, women, and families leave homelessness or avoid homelessness, and our trustee program prevents homelessness by managing the finances for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. We support diversity in our leadership - applicants are encouraged to self identify in their cover letter and request any accommodations the may require in the recruitment process. Please email your resume as well as a cover letter explaining how your skills and passions could be of service to the Welcome Housing and Support Services Board of Directors by June 10th, 2019 to diana@welcomehousing.ca For more information please call 902 225 0121.

Teen Volunteer Opportunities, for ages 13-18

Organization: Ocean View Continuing Care Center
Category: Sports and Recreation
Description: Ocean View Continuing Care Center has exciting volunteer opportunities for youth aged 13-18!  Throughout the summer, volunteers will connect with and support seniors while gaining valuable work experience during recreation activities like games, bowling, nail painting, movie nights, day trips, live music, and much more.  Duties will include transporting residents to and from activities, assisting in activity set up and take down, visiting with residents 1-on-1 and assisting with the supervision of activity attendees. Our volunteers will need the following skills to be successful in the program: patience, empathy, accountability, reliability, and an interest in assisting seniors. Ocean View's Teen Volunteer Program begins July 1st, and ends August 30th. For more information, and to fill out an application please visit oceanv.ca or contact the VolunTEEN Supervisor at volunteen@oceanv.ca or 902-465-6020, ext. 2175.

East Coast Kite Festival Volunteers

Organization: Atlantic Kite Festival Society
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Title: Big Kite Fliers (Two team of 2s) Task: Fly big kites in timeslots depending on weather and kite. Title: Smaller Kite Fliers/Spotters (2-3 volunteers) Task: Fly small kites and tie them to the ground so do not need a person on it. Title: Kite Stall Volunteers (2 + 2 volunteers) Task: Work in a team to sell the kites. Title: Kite Tutor (2-4 volunteers) Task: Help clients with setting up and flying their kites. Title: Kite Distributor (1 volunteer) Task: Give the ordered kite to the kite sales person Title: Line Control (2 volunteers) Task: Ensure that the line is moving in an orderly fashion Title: Perimeter control (6 – 8 volunteers) Task: Ensure festival participants remain within the perimeter of the festival. Inform participants when they are leaving the perimeter Title: Drink stall vendors (2 – 3 volunteers) Task: Ensure smooth running of the drink stall including, selling, restocking and marketing drinks