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These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization).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.
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.
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.
Dads and children 6-8 years old needed for research!
Organization: Centre for Pediatric Pain Research, IWK Health CentreCategory: Research
Description: Is your child between 6 and 8 years old? We are looking for parents and children between the ages of 6 and 8 years to take part in a study at the IWK Health Centre. This study involves visiting our Centre at the IWK for about 75-90 minutes, at a time that is convenient for you (including evenings and weekends). Your child will receive $20.00 and a Junior Scientist participation certificate, and parents will receive $20.00 for participating and $5.00 to help with transportation costs. Please call, 470-6906 or email CPPRWest@iwk.nshealth.ca to find out more about the study and to see if your child is eligible! You can also visit our website at http://pediatric-pain.ca/faculty/chambers/current-research/ This study has been approved by the IWK Health Centre’s Research Ethics Board.
Learning Grounds - Office Assistant
Organization: EvergreenCategory: Administration / Clerical / Office
Description: Match your organizational ability with your interest in greening school grounds! Your role will be to ensure that all the key school greening materials (such as project drawing, photos, etc) are well cataloged and filed, both physically and digitally. There is also opportunity to co-create and present workshop content, as well as to participate in school visits. Our Learning Grounds program helps create dynamic outdoor classrooms that provide students with a healthy place to play and learn. You will play an important role in the smooth running of the program from behind the scenes as well as in outreach to prospective schools. What you bring: You’re very organized and detail oriented. You have an interest in planning and design, children, and/or the creation of green space in the city. You work well independently and are good at managing your time. You are confident using Microsoft Office programs (word, excel, powerpoint). When & where: This is a 3 hour per week position (either 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm) one day per week for 3 months, out of the Department of Education and early Childhood Development Office, 2021 Brunswick St, Halifax. How we’ll support you: You will receive general Evergreen orientation with our Program Coordinator as well as on the job training and support with the School Grounds Consultant. Evergreen will also send you regular volunteer news to keep you in the loop. Perks: This is a great opportunity to gain experience both in a non-profit and government office setting, as well as in workshop creation and presentation. Coffee/tea provided, along with reference letter, if requested. Good to know: This position requires a dress code of no jeans or “worded-logo” attire, as per the Department of Education office guidelines. If this sounds like you: Head over to the Evergreen website to complete a volunteer application at https://app.volunteer2.com/Public/SignUp?organizationGUID=f2bbf2fe-0a9b-4b14-b71f-a9262b5aa3cd&signupFormId=1 Contact Julia at halifax@evergreen.ca for questions or for more information.
Urban Garden Educational Assistant
Organization: EvergreenCategory: Environmental Improvement
Description: Interested in helping community members connect with and learn about urban gardening? Do you have a love of plants or teaching others? We’re looking for one or two people who have a keen eye and are interested in helping to create content for interactive signs for the beautiful gardens at Common Roots Urban Farm. This role will require the team members to take a tour of the gardens to note of where signs could help visitors gain greater insight and enjoyment of the space. The Assistant(s) will then take this information and pull together the draft content for the signs which will be used in gardens throughout the next year. For participants with design experience, there is also the opportunity to be involved in phase two, which is electronically drafting the signs. What you bring: You have a keen eye and an ability to recognize learning opportunities. You are a lover of plants and have a real appreciation for green space in the city. You work well independently and are comfortable gathering information through independent research. Basic gardening experience and knowledge on urban gardening an asset, but not necessary. When and where: Common Roots Urban Farm is located in front of the QEII Emergency Hospital on the corner of Bell Rd and Robie St. The tour of the garden would happen as soon as possible (while there is still lots of life left in the gardens), with the research taking place on your own time. How we’ll support you: The site tour will be provided by one of the garden coordinators to help you identify areas that could use signage. Garden coordinators are available to provide guidance and feedback. Perks: This position provides an opportunity to increase your knowledge on urban gardening and plant identification, while putting to great use your research skills and creative eye. Next steps: Submit your Evergreen volunteer application online and apply for the Urban Garden Educational Assistant here. Contact Julia at halifax@evergreen.ca for more information.
Mind Ball 2015
Organization: Moving MindsCategory: Professional Opportunities
Description: Moving Minds, a local non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people live well, is looking for passionate, enthusiastic and talented volunteers for the second annual Mind Ball. The Mind Ball is a semi-formal event that celebrates wellbeing and focuses on raising awareness for youth mental health in our community. The event is set to take place in March 2015. Information from last year’s event can be found at www.facebook.com/themindball. While last year was a huge hit, we have plans to go bigger and better this year, and to pull it off we need an exceptional team. Moving Minds is looking for volunteers for the following positions: • Graphic designer • Ticket sales co-ordinator • On-site volunteer co-ordinator • Social media assistant • Event photographer • Event assistant • Promotions assistant If interested, please send along your resume to Megan Elliott, promotions co-ordinator, at megandawn93@live.com, no later than November 16, 2014.
Volunteers for 2014 Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign
Organization: The Salvation Army (Fairview Citadel)Category: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Description: The Salvation Army (Fairview Citadel) is launching its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign from Nov 22-Dec 24, and is seeking volunteers to stand alongside our kettles at various locations in Bayers Lake, Fairview and Clayton Park. Volunteer shifts are only 2 hours. The Salvation Army recognizes that poverty is a critical issue, and that everyone has a right to access basic necessities such as nutritious food, health care, education and economic opportunity. 100% of the funds raised from this campaign stay in the community and are used to support local Salvation Army Programs for people in need including family services, food baskets, emergency shelter and addictions counseling. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Kettle Coordinator Devin Casario at 902.809.2769 or kettlecoordinator2014@gmail.com. Thank you for helping us meet the needs of the local community! The Salvation Army (Fairview Citadel)
Food Bank Client Server
Organization: Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank & Skills Development CentreCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: This volunteer opportunity includes taking food bank clients through our food bank and helping them pick out their food order. The food bank is open from 8:00 am - 11:30 am, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We are happy for you to volunteer all three days, however, if you can only make it one day a week we would be thrilled as well! Students can come in on PD days.