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These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization).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.
Peer Mentor with Eating Disorders NS
Organization: Eating Disorders NSCategory: Counselling / Support / Mentoring
Description: Eating Disorders Nova Scotia believes that no one should have to face an eating disorder alone. We currently offer a range of resources and supports across Nova Scotia, including online chat, online and in-person peer support groups, family peer support groups, and mentoring. Our team of peer mentors draw upon their experience with recovery to support others on their recovery journey, offering non-judgemental support and encouragement. Mentors complete 30+ hours of training, and take part on ongoing development and training. Each mentor is matched with someone seeking support in their recovery. Most mentors meet with their "mentee" a few times a month, either by phone, video-chat, or in person. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals who are: Over the age of 30 Identify as male Have experience with binge eating Are from the BIPOC community Are from the queer community For more information visit https://eatingdisordersns.ca/get-involved#become-a-mentor
Meet the Craft Community! Be a Door Greeter at the Halifax Crafters Society Winter Market
Organization: Halifax Crafters SocietyCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Halifax Crafters is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization with a mandate to encourage new artists and local art making. Each year we organize two shows, one in the spring and one before the Christmas holidays. Our carefully curated and unique market is a place where established and emerging Crafters show their work side by side. We are looking for Door Greeters - shifts are 2 hours each, and volunteers are always paired with at least one other person. Volunteers can sign up for as many shifts as they like, please email volunteerhalifaxcrafters@gmail.com for available shifts.
Volunteer with Out of The Cold Shelter
Organization: Out of the Cold Emergency Winter ShelterCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: Out of The Cold Shelter is an emergency winter shelter looking to recruit volunteers for the 2019-2020 season. We hope to open our doors in December and to do that we need people like you! When you join Out of The Cold Shelter (OTCS) you'll be joining a compassionate, inclusive, hard working team. OTCS is going into it's 12th year of serving the community. We are typically based out of downtown Halifax and provide an evening drop-in/warming center, and overnight refuge to people who are homeless and precariously housed in our community. Past volunteers have said this has been one of the most rewarding experiences in their lives. We are looking for volunteers for front-line evening, overnight, and morning shifts, daytime assistance, preparing meals, transporting laundry or groceries, and much more. We have opportunities to volunteer 24/7, including holidays. We are asking volunteers to commit to a regular weekly or biweekly shift, since we run from December until the end of April. If you, your friends, coworkers, or students want to volunteer as a group, no problem! We are open and flexible to working with any schedule. For more information or to submit an application email: volunteerotcs@gmail.com You can visit us at outofthecoldhalifax.org or on Facebook.com/OTC.HFX or twitter @OTChfx
Volunteer with Out of The Cold Shelter Halifax
Organization: Out of the Cold Emergency Winter ShelterCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: Out of The Cold Shelter is an emergency winter shelter looking to recruit volunteers for the 2019-2020 season. We hope to open our doors in December and to do that we need people like you! When you join Out of The Cold Shelter (OTCS) you'll be joining a compassionate, inclusive, hard working team. OTCS is going into it's 12th year of serving the community. We are typically based out of downtown Halifax and provide an evening drop-in/warming center, and overnight refuge to people who are homeless and precariously housed in our community. Past volunteers have said this has been one of the most rewarding experiences in their lives. We are looking for volunteers for front-line evening, overnight, and morning shifts, daytime assistance, preparing meals, transporting laundry or groceries, and much more. We have opportunities to volunteer 24/7, including holidays. We are asking volunteers to commit to a regular weekly or biweekly shift, since we run from December until the end of April. If you, your friends, coworkers, or students want to volunteer as a group, no problem! We are open and flexible to working with any schedule. For more information or to submit an application email: volunteerotcs@gmail.com You can visit us at outofthecoldhalifax.org or on Facebook.com/OTC.HFX or twitter @OTChfx
Out of The Cold Shelter Volunteer
Organization: Out of the Cold Emergency Winter ShelterCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: Out of The Cold Shelter Halifax is an emergency drop-in/overnight shelter. We operate on a harm reduction, low barrier model to be as inclusive as possible. We are a LGBTQ+ and trans inclusive space serving guests who are homeless and precariously housed aged 16 and up. We are looking to recruit volunteers for the 2019-2020 season. We hope to open our doors in December and to do that we need people like you! When you join Out of The Cold Shelter (OTCS) you’ll be joining a compassionate, inclusive, hard working team. OTCS is going into it’s 12th year. We are typically based out of Halifax and provide an evening drop-in/warming center, and overnight refuge to people who are homeless and precariously housed in our community. Past volunteers have said this has been one of the most rewarding experiences of their lives. We are looking for volunteers for front-line evening, overnight, and morning shifts, daytime assistance, preparing meals, transporting laundry or groceries and so much more. We have opportunities to volunteer 24/7, including holidays. We are asking volunteers to commit to a weekly or biweekly shift, since we run from December until the end of April. If you, your friends, coworkers, or students want to volunteer as a group, no problem! We are open and flexible to working with any schedule. For more information or to submit an application email: volunteerotcs@gmail.com You can visit us at outofthecoldhalifax.org/ or on Facebook.com/OTC.HFX or twitter @OTChfx
Relay for Life - Event Experience Chair - Dartmouth
Organization: Canadian Cancer Society, Nova ScotiaCategory: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life brings together communities, united by the same goal of creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer. These events are also an opportunity to celebrate those who live and have lived in the face of cancer and those moving past cancer. Whether you are cheering on survivors, walking the track or joining in exciting trackside activities, Relay For Life is an unforgettable event! MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES -Leads the event day operations – focusing on logistics and participant experience -Prepare all operational plans for pre-event and event day -Works collaboratively with Community Engagement chair, and other leads SKILLS SOUGHT -Ability to manage a team -Strategic -Dynamic -Leadership -Attention to detail -Innovative -Public Speaking -Persuasive -Organized -Connected in the community TIME COMMITMENT – November - July WHY JOIN THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY Volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society is a great opportunity for you to make a positive impact in your community, be part of a team, share your experience, learn new skills and develop lasting friendships. Volunteers are critical to our accomplishments and we wouldn’t be able to support, inform and empower those touched by cancer without you. Contact Kim Williams Kim.Williams@ns.cancer.ca 902-423-3360 Thank you for your interest in joining the Canadian Cancer Society
Relay For Life - Community Engagement Coordinator - Sydney
Organization: Canadian Cancer Society, Nova ScotiaCategory: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life brings together communities, united by the same goal of creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer. These events are also an opportunity to celebrate those who live and have lived in the face of cancer and those moving past cancer. Whether you are cheering on survivors, walking the track or joining in exciting trackside activities, Relay For Life is an unforgettable event! MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES -Recruitment of participants -Retention of participants -Survivor engagement -Marketing and promotions -Sponsorship and product donations -Lead additional sources of revenue - pre-relay activities SKILLS REQUIRED -Ability to manage a team -Strategic -Dynamic -Leadership -Attention to detail -Innovative -Public Speaking -Persuasive -Organized -Connected in the community TIME COMMITMENT – November - July WHY JOIN THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY Volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society is a great opportunity for you to make a positive impact in your community, be part of a team, share your experience, learn new skills and develop lasting friendships. Volunteers are critical to our accomplishments and we wouldn’t be able to support, inform and empower those touched by cancer without you. Contact Kim Williams Kim.Williams@ns.cancer.ca 902-423-3360 Thank you for your interest in joining the Canadian Cancer Society
Relay for Life - Team Recruitment - Dartmouth
Organization: Canadian Cancer Society, Nova ScotiaCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life brings together communities, united by the same goal of creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer. These events are also an opportunity to celebrate those who live and have lived in the face of cancer and those moving past cancer. Whether you are cheering on survivors, walking the track or joining in exciting trackside activities, Relay For Life is an unforgettable event! MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for recruiting new teams to participate in the event • Responsible for re engaging past participants to participate in the event • Provide support and ideas to teams encouraging online and offline fundraising to reach individual and event goals • Hold team captain meetings leading up to the event SKILLS REQUIRED • Self Motivator • Proactive • Resourceful • Connected in the community • Ambitious • Organized • Persuasive • Strategic • Dynamic • Interpersonal skills TIME COMMITMENT – January – July WHY JOIN THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY Volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society is a great opportunity for you to make a positive impact in your community, be part of a team, share your experience, learn new skills and develop lasting friendships. Volunteers are critical to our accomplishments and we wouldn’t be able to support, inform and empower those touched by cancer without you. Contact : Kim Williams Kim.Williams@ns.cancer.ca 902-423-3360 Thank you for your interest in joining the Canadian Cancer Society