Archived Opportunities

Animator Text for national non profit related to breast cancer

Organization: Dense Breasts Canada
Category: 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.

Join ClimateScience as a Community Coordinator! [Remote]

Organization: ClimateScience
Category: Environmental Improvement
Description: WHAT DO WE DO? ClimateScience aims to empower people to make real long-term solutions to climate change actionable through climate education. We hope our way of covering solutions makes people excited to contribute to clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and other global-scale sustainability issues – beyond reusing their plastic bags. We believe education is the most powerful tool in the fight against climate change. POSITION Help fight against climate change by joining our team at ClimateScience! As a Community Coordinator, you would help recruit people to be a part of our team, actively participate in meetings and events, form partnerships with schools and organizations, and learn more about climate change through our website. You have the chance to gain new experiences and connections, opportunities to earn leadership positions, build your resume, and acquire skills, all while being part of a fun community! Community Coordinators must be interested in learning more about climate change and passionate about bringing climate education into their own communities, and a flexible schedule would be a bonus. The position is entirely online. If you want to find out more about ClimateScience, please check out our website at climatescience.org! INFORMATION Our organization is generally oriented towards youth education. Open to anyone between 14-25 years. Minimum 3-5 hours per week (more for leadership positions!). Must be willing to commit for a minimum of 6 months. Entirely remote. Should be eager to learn, passionate about climate change, sense of responsibility and accountability, networking and communication skills are a plus! RESPONSIBILITIES Recruit people to join ClimateScience Canada. Attend weekly meetings with other members of the team. Will work within their community to create and implement long-term projects that help address climate change on a local level. Can include: research, outreach, document writing, skill-building. Promote ClimateScience content on social media. Learn about climate change and participate in climate education events. Plan, organize, and manage online and in-person events. APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/7ZkfZgEe486vakhu9

Annapolis Valley- MS Bike Event Day Volunteer

Organization: MS Society of Canada
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: After 2 years we are excited that we are back in the bike seat and on the road again! The Annapolis Valley MS Bike will see cyclists take to the road on Saturday August 6th and Sunday August 7th and enjoy a fully supported ride through Annapolis Valley before returning to Acadia University for an overnight stay and evening celebrations. Cyclists will then take to the road again, Sunday where they will be greeted at the finish line with a BBQ! In preparation for this exciting and memorable event we are looking for individuals who would like to help us make this event one for the memory book! We have a number of event day volunteer opportunities below are just a few of the many fun roles we have available for the day! Volunteers are able to support 1 or both days. There are also opportunities to help support the event leading up to the weekend! -Route Signage (Friday August 5th) -Event Set-up -Greeter -Volunteer Check-In -Participant Check-In -Luggage Assistants -MS Bike Info Table -Breakfast Volunteers -Rest Stop Volunteers -Lunch Volunteers -Bike Marshal and many more! Thank you in advance for your consideration we hope you join us, and the many Canadians across the country, as we come together to celebrate, bring awareness and create meaningful connections toward the ultimate goal, to End MS!

Parkinson Canada SuperWalk Coordinator

Organization: Parkinson Canada
Category: Health / Medical
Description: SuperWalk Coordinator Connect with a community making a difference in the lives of people living with Parkinson’s as a volunteer SuperWalk Coordinator. Meet dynamic people in your community and across the country. Grow your leadership skills. Learn event-planning skills and flex your social media muscle. Whether you prefer to be out front motivating walkers, or behind-the-scenes making sure everything runs perfectly, the role of SuperWalk Coordinator is for you! About Us Parkinson Canada is the definitive voice for the Parkinson’s community in Canada. Our purpose is to transform the lives of people living with Parkinson’s. We do this through research leading to better treatments and the end of Parkinson’s, advocacy bringing the voices of Parkinson’s to the forefront and support that helps people live well with Parkinson’s through education and services. A national registered charity, Parkinson Canada operates through the generosity of donors and is an accredited organization under the Imagine Canada Standards Program. The Opportunity SuperWalk Coordinators play a pivotal role in raising awareness and funds for people living with Parkinson’s. They champion and lead the coordination of SuperWalk in communities, from start to finish, with support from Parkinson Canada. They support the organizing committee and ensure a positive experience for event participants. You will solicit sponsors in conjunction with the Sponsorship Coordinator and ensure the funds collected the day of the event are properly recorded and deposited. You will ensure all activities and actions are in alignment with the Parkinson Canada SuperWalk program and Parkinson Canada Policies. Your Contribution  As a SuperWalk Coordinator, your people-skills, enthusiasm, and talent for organizing make you an excellent community facilitator. You enjoy guiding and mentoring other volunteers and helping them excel at their tasks. As someone who loves event logistics, you would excel at the following key tasks: Selecting and securing a site for SuperWalk Preparing a budget for the local event Sourcing local sponsorships Recruiting and providing leadership for the organizing committee Managing volunteers alongside the Volunteer Coordinator Organizing and Chairing Committee Meetings Attending monthly conference calls with Parkinson Canada event staff Attending and overseeing all aspects of the walk including post walk wrap up What is Needed to Succeed in this Role Exceptional leadership skills and enjoy working as part of a team Excellent organizational skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to delegate and hold volunteers accountable Possess an interest in working with Parkinson Canada and with Canadians living with Parkinson’s and their families Able to dedicate the amount of time required to successfully execute the role Able to meet deadlines Commitment The time commitment for this opportunity is April to October 6-8 hours per month, including monthly meetings and post event wrap up. You will also attend the event which is usually held in early September. How to Apply Interested candidates should complete a Volunteer Profile, available at: https://www.parkinson.ca/getinvolved/volunteer/#available-opportunities Resumes are strongly encouraged, but not required. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Parkinson Canada volunteers will need to provide proof of full Covid 19 vaccination status prior to commencement of volunteer duties. Parkinson Canada is committed to inclusion, fairness, respect, human dignity, and equity.  We provide accessible employment and volunteer engagement practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applications from persons with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For questions or accommodation requests, please contact the Volunteer Engagement Manager, Graham Marshall-Coultas at 1-800-565-3000, ext. 3319 or graham.marshall-coultas@parkinson.ca. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to pass a standard Criminal Record Check.

Volunteer at the Northern Lights Lantern Festival - Saturday, August 6, 2022

Organization: Northern Lights Lantern Festival Society
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: We are looking for volunteers for the 19th Annual Northern Lights Lantern Festival, Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Merv Sullivan Park (The Pit), Novalea Drive, Halifax.  We have volunteer opportunities between 10AM and 1PM and 4PM and 10:30PM on August 6th We are looking for volunteers for -Setup -Help at the BBQ -Help at Lantern Making -Volunteer Face Painters -Volunteer First Aiders -Festival Tear Down To learn more about volunteering and to sign up to volunteer at the Northern Lights Lantern Festival, visit:  https://signup.com/go/xDTtPSF To learn more about the Northern Lights Lantern Festival visit: https://nllf.org If you have any questions about volunteering, please email: info@nllf.org

Volunteer with NAIG 2023!

Organization: North American Indigenous Games 2023
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Pjila'si (welcome) to NAIG 2023! We thank you for your interest in volunteering with the North American Indigenous Games, being held in Halifax from July 15th-23rd. We are looking for a wide variety of roles to be taken on. Specific volunteer roles at Games Time will include working in the following areas: Athletes Village, IT, Venue Operations, Transportation, Media, Photography, Culture, Accommodation, and so many more! If you are interested in being involved, please apply on our website at www.naig2023.com, and select a volunteer option. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out via email at volunteer@naig2023.com    

Lead Volunteer Roles with NAIG 2023!

Organization: North American Indigenous Games 2023
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Pjila’si (welcome) to NAIG 2023! We thank you for your interest in volunteering with the North American Indigenous Games, being held in Halifax from July 15th-23rd. We are looking for a wide variety of Leadership roles to be taken on, with the following included: Lead Sport Volunteer Volunteer Services Lead Medical Lead Transportation Lead Security & Essential Services Lead Culture Lead IT Lead Fitout & Logistics Lead Accessibility Lead Marketing & Communications Lead If you are interested in being involved, please apply on our website at www.naig2023.com, and select a volunteer option. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out via email at volunteer@naig2023.com

Head Director of Outreach - Atlantic Canada (Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge)

Organization: TeamUP Science Society
Category: Children & Youth
Description: The Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge is a national competition geared towards high school and junior high students that focused on the creative application of science, technology, engineering, arts and math in real-life scenarios. Join our team of volunteers from all across Canada! Head Directors of Outreach are responsible for compiling a list of contact information for junior high and high schools in their region, and for recruiting and training outreach directors to advertise our event to schools and youth groups across the country. The ideal Head Director of Outreach is organized, a good leader, positive, and works well in a team. Fill out the application here to apply: https://forms.gle/UEwx37B5iUMXsEHZ6  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. No applications will be accepted after August 25th. Check out www.canadacybersteamchallenge.com and www.teamupscience.com for more information!