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These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization).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.
Create your own community project - Become a RISE ambassador
Organization: Apathy is BoringCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: Have you always wanted to create change in your community? Do you want to connect with young people in your city? We got you! RISE is designed for young people with little to no previous experience in volunteering. During 22 weeks, Ambassadors will develop new skills, learn about community engagement, and develop a project on a theme that matters. The theme for COHORT 9 is RESILIENT CITIES. From accessibility to arts, infrastructure, and green spaces to civic engagement, resilient cities are about developing spaces, activities, and initiatives that can lead local communities to thrive. If you're aged between 18 to 30, this is your chance to have a meaningful impact. LEARN MORE AND APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.apathyisboring.com/joinrise . Deadline to apply is November 28. Cohort 9 will start in January 2022. APPLICATIONS VIA OUR WEBSITE ONLY.
CHILDCARE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN UGANDA EAST AFRICA.
Organization: Volunteers 2 UgandaCategory: Children & Youth
Description: If you’re someone who loves working with children and is happy to provide support wherever your assistance is most needed, you will be well suited to this project. As a volunteer on this project, you will work within in day care centers, nursery schools, children’s homes and kindergartens to assist local staff in the day-to-day running of these centers and ensuring they operate effectively. Activities vary across the different centers with typical tasks including Bathing, feeding changing of diapers for babies, educational activities and basic teaching of English, Math, Health/Hygiene, Reading and Writing. Other activities include play therapy and games, cleaning, reading stories, dancing, singing, arts and crafts, as well as assisting with feeding and daily chores. As you will be volunteering alongside our local placement staff, you do not need to have previous childcare experience to participate on this project but high energy levels and a willingness to help out wherever your help is most needed is a must. Transport to the childcare volunteer in Uganda project is not included in the Program Fee. Some of the childcare volunteer in Uganda projects is within walking distance from the Volunteer House, but many are further afield. In these latter cases, you will be required to take a Taxis (local bus) to placement. You should budget up to 10 GBP per week for getting to/from the project. It can take up to 45 minutes to travel to your volunteer work in Uganda. Our local team will guide you through the local transport methods during your in-country orientation. You can also always ask them if you are unsure of how much you should be paying for a journey.
Food Rescue Volunteer
Organization: Second HarvestCategory: Driving / Transportation
Description: Are you passionate about the environment? Do you hate seeing good food go to waste? Join Second Harvest in getting surplus, unsold food to local food agencies who support people experiencing hunger by becoming a Food Rescue Volunteer! The Second Harvest Food Rescue App connects food donors directly with social service organizations that supply healthy, fresh food to those experiencing food insecurity. Through the Second Harvest Food Rescue App, we have expanded to now support over 2300+ food service agencies across Canada in getting healthy, unsold surplus food to people experiencing hunger. Second Harvest is looking for volunteers in Halifax, Dartmouth, Timberlea, Lower Sackville, Bedford, Cherry Brook, and Lawrencetown to make food deliveries to social service organizations that do not have the capacity to rescue food from local businesses... Let’s rescue food together! ROLE: Food rescue volunteers will play a vital role in transporting food donations to local non-profits who serve people facing food insecurity. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Use Food Rescue online platform to view and transport food claimed by social service organizations on a recurring basis (ie. weekly), within your preferred radius. Transport surplus food from local food businesses by foot, bike, or vehicle using proper food storage for health and safety. Confirm successful rescues on the online platform and provide ongoing feedback to Second Harvest staff during the pilot test phase. TIME COMMITMENT: Three-month minimum commitment. Approximately 1-2 hours per week; daytime, evenings, weekends Ongoing opportunity with flexible scheduling. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS: Passionate about the environment, food rescue, and reducing hunger. Reliable and committed Age of majority (19 years or older). Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 25 lbs Moderate use of technology (email, website, online personal profile management). Fully vaccinated against COVID-19. HEALTH AND SAFETY: Masks must be worn at all times while picking up/dropping off food donations and volunteers must follow all Second Harvest health and safety protocols. The Food Rescue Volunteer opportunity is currently in the pilot phase! We are excited to build a team of testers to help us offer a new service to local communities and we look forward to hearing from you. HOW TO APPLY: Please contact Adrienne Tsandelis at adriennet@secondharvest.ca.
Bryony House Food Program Volunteer
Organization: Bryony HouseCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with meal preparation for food programs at Bryony House beginning mid-December. This volunteer position will include preparing one fresh supper meals for approximately 24 clients (must be comfortable working in a kitchen environment, cooking and prepping food). These shifts will be scheduled with small groups of volunteers, and will take place on Monday through Thursday afternoons. Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly shifts will be available. You can apply by responding to this ad, or by filling out our application here: https://forms.gle/ERry6xDdxoNx6jtQ8 If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with our Nutrition & Wellness Coordinator, Emily at: bryonynutrition@gmail.com. We look forward to meeting you and appreciate your interest in volunteering!
Empathy Squad VIRTUAL Training - Audio Storytellers and Podcast Creators
Organization: Fixt Point Arts and MediaCategory: Communications / Marketing / Media
Description: Update: please note that our deadline to apply for Cohorts 9 and 10 has passed. Volunteer Opportunity (Future Leaders aged 18-30) Volunteer for the Empathy Squad to make a difference in your community through the power of storytelling. In the midst of global upheaval, and the search for social, class, and racial justice, we are looking for volunteers to generate empathy-building dialogue through the collection of stories and interviews. Oral storytelling forges connections between people and ideas, makes information more accessible, and helps us understand the ties that bind us. Oral history nuances the stories of the past and present, helps us understand how communities experience history, and allows us to learn together on the path towards a shared future. Amplify voices, centre overlooked stories, and celebrate the unsung heroes in your community. You'll have the chance to collect stories, learn podcasting skills, meet new people from different walks of life, and collaborate with future leaders across the country. Come spark change, one story at a time. Participants will: Discover artful ways to volunteer in their community; Learn interview and recording techniques, narrative shaping, and audio-editing skills; Gain skills in community engagement through oral-history collection; Enhance readiness for leadership roles and community participation; Grow empathy from coast to coast through community-building dialogue. Program details: Approximately 12 hours a week of commitment for 12 weeks total. The training program is virtual, and open to applicants across Canada. See full program schedule (https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply) About FIXT POINT’s previous work: To date, we've interviewed over 3,000 Canadians from every province and territory in almost 200 communities in our storymobiles (mobile recording studio on wheels); edited and posted hundreds of oral histories on our storymap; produced two seasons of a TV/web series for TVO; and, most recently, we were awarded Touring Artist of the Year from the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA). The Tale of a Town Story Map (http://www.thetaleofatown.com) TVO Series (https://tvo.org/programs/main-street-ontario) Empathy Squad Podcasts (http://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad) About FIXT POINT Arts and Media: FIXT POINT is a Toronto-based arts & media company with national reach. Our mandate is to inspire audiences and artists to imagine change, and our mission is to promote local culture and preserve local heritage through the telling of tales across multiple platforms. We endeavour to be leaders in public engagement, embedding training and outreach into our process of creation and dissemination. FIXT POINT was founded in 2006 and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 2011. Find out more at www.fixtpoint.com Register for an information session on Zoom to familiarize yourself with the Empathy Squad, its session format, and its facilitators. Wednesday, November 24th: 6PM - 7PM ET. Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286830688 Thursday, November 25th: 6PM - 7PM ET. Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83797970992 Apply: https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply Application deadline: December 1, 2021 Cohort 9: January - April 2022 Cohort 10: January - April 2022 Ongoing until all positions are filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged. This opportunity was made possible by the Canada Service Corps.
Food Market Volunteer
Organization: Brunswick Street MissionCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: Are you a cook, a dietician, a foodie? Do you believe in food justice? Are you creative? Do you like things to be neat and well organized? We are looking for several people to help us out in our Food Market! Are you, comfortable helping vulnerable people with diverse needs? Are you obsessed with food justice and how breaking bread together makes change in community? Are you able to lift 40 pounds? There are several opportunities: Greeter (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday between 9am and 2pm) Welcomes guests Enters guest information into the database, completes paperwork and enter guests visit Seats guests and coordinates with Shopping Assistant to meet guest needs. Shopper (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday between 9am and 2pm) accompanies the shopper/guest through the Market. offers nutritional and menu suggestions and guidance Identifies other needs that the Brunswick Street Mission can support the client with Food Demonstrator (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday between 9am and 2pm) Works with the coordinator to identify food items to highlight each week Creates recipes and menu options to be shared with shoppers/guests Offers samples or tastings including recipes to community as they come in for programming Does research for recipes and new ideas Orders ingredients when needed Creates the item with Kitchen Coordinator Packs ingredients into take-away kits Stockist (Monday between 9am and 2pm or Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday between 9am and 2pm as needed) Receives Feed Nova Scotia delivery. Organizes and stocks the market shelves. Monitors best before dates and product quality
Clothing Shop Volunteer
Organization: Brunswick Street MissionCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: Clothing Shop Volunteers: Do you like fashion? Do you like clothing? Do you like helping others? Do you have a keen eye for detail and aesthetics? Our Clothing Shop is available Monday through Friday during the day. We serve approximately 100 households each week, allowing them to come in to choose clothing. We need your help with: Accepting and sorting donations Helping sort and organize donated clothing Helping heat treat clothing donations Keeping the clothing centre area clean and organized Restocking the clothing centre And most importantly: Assisting people to find what they are looking for Are you: Comfortable helping vulnerable people with diverse needs? Obsessed with clothing, fashion and making people look and feel great? Able to lift 40 pounds?
Virtual Volunteer Tutor - Academic and/or English as an Additional language
Organization: The Halifax HelpersCategory: Education / Training / Teaching
Description: Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? The Halifax Helpers are looking for volunteer tutors to join our team! Tutors set their own schedules, and choose which subjects and age groups they would like to tutor. All tutoring is 100% virtual- you can volunteer from anywhere! Minimum Age: 14+ Training details: Virtual training will be provided if selected. The Tutor Training is about 2 hours long and can be done at your own pace! Commitment: Tutors must volunteer for a minimum of one hour a week, however you are more than welcome to add additional time if you would like. Tutors set their own schedules. Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVYjYxi8yZWMoUriECDGY_J9iehLsvGjQRzMtBnTy7Ou9Hvw/viewform