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These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization).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.
Come contribute to a historic Chantiers jeunesse project and help the Jardin des Sources in Sainte-Thérèse continue to thrive.
Organization: Chantiers jeunesseCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: Over 20 years ago, a group of Chantiers jeunesse volunteers embarked on an adventure to Sainte-Thérèse to create and maintain the Jardin des Sources. You can join that adventure by helping this important location in Chantiers jeunesse history stay safe and welcoming. This project will give you the opportunity to build new landscape features and help maintain the garden. Born from a strong relationship with the community, the project is also an opportunity for you to meet seniors ready to help you lead workshops, as well as local youth, allowing you to develop relationships of sharing. You will also be in contact with environmental professionals, including horticulturalists and arborists. What better occasion to develop a wide range of skills? 15-17 years old https://www.cj.qc.ca/en/sainte-therese-2-15-17-an/
Become a farm apprentice over the course of a volunteer project and develop your permaculture skills!
Organization: Chantiers jeunesseCategory: Environmental Improvement
Description: Interested in food autonomy? Hoping to get the next level with your gardening and plant care skills? Semer le Present is there for you! Throughout this adventure, you’ll help with all the daily tasks at the organization, from garden care and maintenance to harvest sales and deliveries. You’ll also help build a mushroom cultivation site and participate in Semer le Présent’s overall growth and development.
Contribute to maintaining a healthy ecosystem and a clean environment for the local population - BC
Organization: Chantiers jeunesseCategory: Environmental Improvement
Description: The Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre’s team is in need of a helping hand to renovate and restore a sewage wetland treatment area. This project will allow them to maintain a cleaner environment for staff, guests and the public visiting the provincial park. 18-30 years old https://www.cj.qc.ca/en/tribune-bay-outdoor-education-centre-eng-2022/
Help improve Camp Le Manoir’s facilities!
Organization: Chantiers jeunesseCategory: Other Positions
Description: This project gives volunteers a chance to work with their hands by showing them how to do general maintenance work on the grounds and buildings of Camp Le Manoir. Since it is a summer camp as well as a day camp, it tends to be quite busy during summertime. So, it is more than essential to do some maintenance work to ensure the safety of visitors at the end of the season. Also, constant innovations allow the organization to provide better service every time. 18-30 years old https://www.cj.qc.ca/en/camp-le-manoir-les-eboulements-qc-eng-2022/
Participate in maintaining local historical landmarks of Kinnear’s Mills and contribute to the promotion of Quebec’s heritage
Organization: Chantiers jeunesseCategory: Other Positions
Description: Come pitch in to help the municipality bring a youthful glow back to the buildings of the Kinnear’s Mills heritage site, the pride of its community. You’ll be able to develop your renovation skills, especially woodworking. The village of Kinnear’s Mills is excited to share its bilingual culture and charming community of only 360 residents: a small town with a great deal of history. 18-30 yers old https://www.cj.qc.ca/en/kinnears-mills-2022-eng/
Volunteer
Organization: Back to the Sea SocietyCategory: Environmental Improvement
Description: Come kelp us out! Have an interest in local marine life? Do you enjoy learning and teaching others about the importance of protecting our ocean? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we would love to have you on our volunteer team! Over the summer you will participate in all aspects of our work including acting as an interpreter, providing guests with a personal & interactive learning experience at our Touch Tank Hut. You will also be critical to providing the best care for our animals by assisting the staff and executive director with various tasks at the Touch Tank Hut. To learn more about, and to apply to become a volunteer, head to the volunteer page on our website. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any inquiries! Hope to sea you soon!
Calling all youth ages 15-29: Learn to Teach Someone 1-on-1
Organization: Youth Empowering ParentsCategory: Education / Training / Teaching
Description: A free virtual summer program for students who want to gain leadership skills, enhance their communication abilities, learn to be more persuasive, receive valuable experience for post-secondary applications, and get volunteer hours. This program has been provided to over 300 post-secondary students at York University enrolled in Teachers College. We’ve adapted it for all interested youth (ages 15+)! Here’s what you will do: You will meet with our team on Zoom and get trained on how to teach. You will teach at least 2 people (e.g. an adult, a senior in your neighbourhood) a skill you have, once or twice a week. It could be technology skills, English skills or something else. You will continue to meet with our team on Zoom 2-3 times a week. You’ll talk about your successes and challenges, and learn new skills. The program is run by a subject-matter expert who has trained over 5,000 students to become amazing elementary and high school teachers. He has taught at York University, University of Toronto, and several US universities (e.g. UConn, Drake University). Here’s what you will learn: How to give clear & step-by-step instructions; Techniques for patience when dealing with challenging situations; Picking the right words to communicate things clearly and concisely; Changing your instruction style for people who learn in different ways; Creating your own lesson plans; Learning different ways you can evaluate if someone is learning what you’re teaching them; and Customized feedback, depending on your specific needs. Here’s how you will benefit: Get lots of volunteer hours (over 100+ hours); Get a reference letter for a job, scholarship, or a post-secondary / teachers college application; Get a certificate and a LinkedIn recommendation upon successful completion of the program; Get real-life experience teaching someone (1-on-1 or in small groups); Improve communication, problem-solving, creativity and integrative-thinking skills; and Learn what University students are learning, for free. Application Deadline: June 15. Complete this form to tell us a little bit about yourself: https://bit.ly/35EdIoa.
Animator Text for national non profit related to breast cancer
Organization: Dense Breasts CanadaCategory: Health / Medical
Description: Dense Breasts Canada (DBC) is a non-profit organization, founded in 2016. DBC is made up of breast cancer survivors, dedicated individuals and healthcare professionals committed to: raising awareness about the risks associated with dense breasts and advocating for breast density notification and optimal breast cancer screening. We are volunteer only and are looking for a volunteer to help with short animations (text only) to be used on our social media platforms. We would provide the wording. Any time offered is appreciated. Virtual. References provided. Students welcome.