Archived Opportunities

Create your own community project - Become a RISE ambassador

Organization: Apathy is Boring
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: Do you want to create change in your community? Connect with other young people and other community organization in your city? We got you! RISE is designed for young people with little to no previous experience in volunteering. We mean it! You don’t need to have ANY previous experience. During 22 weeks, as Ambassadors, you will develop new skills (Project management, collective decision making, teambuilding, budgeting, research), learn about community engagement, and develop a project on a sub-theme that matters to you. You will also have access to mentors and various workshops during the program. The theme for COHORT 11 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 learn about community work, build confidence and make new connections in a supportive environment. LEARN MORE AND APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.apathyisboring.com/joinrise . Deadline to apply is November 14th. Cohort 11 will start in January 2023. APPLICATIONS VIA OUR WEBSITE ONLY.

Join ClimateScience as a Community Coordinator!

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 Minimum 3-5 hours per week (more for leadership positions!), Must be willing to commit for at least 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, 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. APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/7ZkfZgEe486vakhu9

English Language Learning Tutor

Organization: Halifax Public Libraries
Category: Language
Description: With three volunteer hours a week, you can help newcomers settle into their new community. Together, we will: overcome language barriers build cultural understanding achieve a sense of community Once a week for 2 hours, you'll meet 1-on-1 or with a small group of adults looking to improve their English communication skills. You'll help them practice their English conversation skills and learn about the local community. About you No experience is necessary. We provide training and support for all our volunteers! You're interested in meeting people from around the globe and learning about culture. You're able to commit to a scheduled 2-3 hour weekly time commitment for at least 3 months ELL Volunteers are especially needed right now at the following library locations and times: Alderney Gate Public Library - Tuesday mornings Bedford Public Library - Monday mornings and afternoons, Tuesday afternoons Captain William Spry Library - Wednesday afternoon and evenings Dartmouth North Public Library - Wednesday mornings Halifax Central Library- various times available Halifax North Public Library - Monday afternoons and Monday and Tuesday evenings Keshen Goodman Public Library - Monday and Wednesday evenings (also looking for bilingual Arabic-English and Farsi-English volunteers who are interested in working with beginners Other locations and times are also available

Students Volunteering with Seniors ("Open Minds, Open Hearts" Program)

Organization: Canadian Institute for Seniors Care, Conestoga College
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: Open Minds, Open Hearts (OMOH) is a two-year project which aims to create awareness and reduce the stigma of dementia by fostering social cohesion and a sense of belonging among college students, people living with dementia (PLWD) and their care partners. This project is a collaboration between three colleges across Canada, including the College of New Caledonia in British Columbia, École nationale de cirque (National Circus School) in Quebec, and Conestoga College in Ontario. OMOH will consist of student-led programs hosted by each college. People living with dementia and their caregivers will participate in weekly engagement sessions led by students. These intergenerational group activities will highlight various subjects including culinary arts, celebrating culture, languages and the arts, exploring nature, and promoting physical well-being. Students are welcome to apply here: www.conestogac.on.ca/omoh A program coordinator will be in touch to setup a 15-minute meeting to get to know you and identify how you would like to engage in the program (online or in-person).

Board Member

Organization: Halifax Community Chaplaincy Society
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: Volunteer Opportunity: Board member, Halifax Community Chaplaincy Society  The Halifax Community Chaplaincy Society works with individuals who are transitioning from incarceration to community. By working with former offenders, we seek to ease their transition into community and to reduce recidivism. Our twin principles are: “No more victims” and “No one is disposable”. Our two main programs (both supported through federal funding) are: Faith Community Re-Integration Program (FCRP) acts as bridge for former offenders who wish to establish, or re-establish, relationships with faith communities. Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA). Grounded in restorative justice principles, CoSA reduces sexual victimization by assisting people who have been incarcerated for sexual offences and are being released into the community. We are looking for committed individuals to join our volunteer Board. We welcome individuals from any faith background who view issues of criminality and incarceration through the multiple lenses of compassion, support, re-integration and accountability. We welcome inquiries from anyone interested and are particularly seeking individuals who might consider taking on (with support from the existing Board) the role of Vice-Chair or Secretary to the Board. If interested, please contact d.ginn@dal.ca.

Gender Advisor

Organization: Cuso International
Category: Professional Opportunities
Description: Location: Roseau, Dominica Start Date: January 2023 Placement Length: 10 Months Language Requirements: English Level 4-Advanced Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only The Volunteer’s Role The overall purpose of the placement is to strengthen the capacity of the Gender Division to implement gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) into its policies, programs and services that meet the needs and rights of women and vulnerable groups, including the prevention of Gender-Based Violence. As a volunteer, you will support the capacity strengthening of staff through training on gender equality mainstreaming including the development of monitoring and evaluation tools for GESI integration into programming. You will serve as the gender expert to mainstream gender equality across the broader ministry and other ministries. BLUEPRINTS is being implemented in four countries: Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. You will work in close collaboration with 3 other Gender Experts in Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. You will also work with a local In Country Program Support Officer to coordinate support to the Gender Divisions and ministries. As a volunteer, you will: Conduct an assessment of staff capacity to implement gendered policies, programs and services Support the development and training resources and conduct training sessions with staff from various ministries, departments & agencies (MDAs) on gender equality mainstreaming into their programs using a human-rights-based approach. Support the development and implementation of gender policies and GBV-related policies. Support the development of GESI/RBA indicators to monitor and report on the effectiveness of program implementation (beyond sex-disaggregated data). Support the updating of the centre's monitoring and evaluation system to measure the program’s impact, progress and tracking of participant development. Essential Requirements: University degree in social/political sciences, international development, human rights, gender studies, social work, law, public policy, or related fields Essential Background: Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in a position related to the promotion of gender equality, diversity and/or women’s development issues Experience working with government agencies and senior management Experience in training and facilitation What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!  About Us, the Project and the Partner Cuso International Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Canada. Project - BluePrints for Gender Equality Cuso will be implementing the four-year BLUEPRINTS project funded by the Government of Canada Global Affairs Canada (GAC); the main focus of the project is to strengthen the capacity of local governments in Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to integrate gender into policies, programs, and services to better reflect the needs, perspectives and interests of the Caribbean’s most vulnerable women and girls. Partner - Ministry of Social Services The Bureau of Gender Affairs within the Ministry of Social Services, Community Development and Gender Affairs seeks to promote and advance the concerns of women and gender issues to assist women and men in realizing their full potential through the attainment of gender equity and equality. Requirements   Benefits Terms and Conditions Cuso International terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle while being effective in your placement. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (ex. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel. Support Package Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending on country) Accommodation while in placement Return airfare and visa/work permit costs Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance Pre-departure training, in-country orientation, and reintegration debriefing, including travel and accommodation (more details below) On the ground support through our Cuso International country program office Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months Other Requirements: Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to: Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference Complete an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement Obtain a Police Check at our request Complete a full medical exam and be medically cleared by the Cuso International Medical Advisor prior to your departure Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the World Health Organization-approved vaccines. Fundraising We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work. Apply: https://cusointl.org/3gESQ5Q

Education Assistants Winter 2023

Organization: Cuso International
Category: Education / Training / Teaching
Description: Locations: Various schools in Northern Canada - volunteer will need to be present in person Placement duration: January - June 2023 Language Requirements: English Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only The Volunteer’s Role What impact could you have? Have a positive and lasting change in Indigenous communities! As an Education Assistant, you will work in the classroom to provide your knowledge as an educator, share your experiences about the world, inspire students to learn and pursue further education, and encourage students to believe they can become who they aspire to be! You will help facilitate the e-learning program for students in grades 4-12 where you will connect your classroom to a network of other classrooms in various schools in Northern Canada also facilitated by other Education Assistants like yourself. You will work directly with assigned teachers (including the host teacher), participate in activities both inside and outside the classroom, and be engaged with the community through intercultural events throughout the school year. If you are a self-motivated individual with an interest in teaching, learning about indigenous cultures, and being involved with the community, then this is the placement for you! As a volunteer, you will: - Work in the school as a tutor (Math and/or Science is an asset) - Assist the students during lessons, under the direct supervision of the headteacher - Monitor the progress of the students and report back to the classroom teachers - Accompany and supervise students during activities in the school gym, labs, libraries, resource centers and on field trips - Support fundraising events at the school and community level - Help in other capacities (including computer instruction, art, music, sports) depending on your skills, training, and hobbies as well as the needs of the school Essential Requirements: - Completed university degree or college diploma - Ability to pass the vulnerable sector police check - Must be currently located in Canada Essential Background: - Experience teaching or presenting material to children and youth, particularly students with special needs. - Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples in Canada (experience working with Indigenous Peoples is an asset) - Strong understanding of working with High School age students - Display an understanding of different learning styles - Be culturally sensitive and have an openness to learning about different cultures - Computer literate and knowledgeable of technology - Previous volunteer or work experience either in Canada or in other countries - Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience! Each volunteer placement is a unique experience. Read about the impact of previous volunteers in Northern Canada: Patrick Woodcock (Paulatuk), Kim Quy Nguyen (Fort Resolution), Niroja Thirugnanasampanthar (Fort Providence), Lois Boody (Fort Resolution), Richard Marlow (Fort McPherson), Nathan Burrows (Fort McPherson), Jana Kasparova (Tuktoyaktuk) About Cuso International and Participating Schools Cuso International Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Canada. Beaufort Delta Education Council The most northerly school board in the Northwest Territories with all eight communities and nine schools located north of the Arctic Circle, the BDEC serves 1382 students in the region and is responsible for about 200 administrators, teachers and support staff. Cuso International is currently working with the schools in Aklavik, Inuvik, Fort McPherson, Paulatuk and Tuktoyaktuk. South Slave Divisional Education Council Responsible for the education of approximately 1300 (JK-12) students in the South Slave region, the Council's mission is to strive to prepare students to create their futures. Their primary responsibility is to provide for the educational needs of the students of the South Slave region. Cuso International is currently working with the schools in Fort Resolution and Hay River. Benefits Terms and Conditions Cuso International terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle while being effective in your placement. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (ex. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel. Support Package Modest monthly living allowance Accommodation while in placement Airfare to and from placement Online pre-departure training Emergency Medical Insurance On-the-ground support through our Cuso International office Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return Other Requirements Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to: Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the World Health Organization-approved vaccines. Fundraising We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work. Apply: https://cusointl.org/3u5lr79

Halifax MS Walk- Committee Members

Organization: MS Society of Canada
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: The MS Walk, happening May 28th, 2023,  is a community-driven event for people living with or affected by MS as well as those who want to support our vision of creating a world free of MS. Canadians come together in their communities every May to fundraise for and participate in MS Walk to help find the cause and cure for this disease. As part of the MS Walk Committee you will plan and execute an inclusive, engaging event to connect and empower the MS community in your region. MS impacts all Canadians, which is why we urge people to move forward together at MS Walk and help build awareness for the disease, raising much needed funds to allow us to continue to support people affected by MS. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in your community using your talent and time. MS Walk Stewardship Coordinator The Stewardship Coordinator plays a key role in recruiting individuals and teams to take part in the Walk. In this role, you would be responsible for working with the MS Walk coordinator to ensure that all participants are being stewarded. This will include phone calls as well as emails to local participants. MS Walk Promotions Coordinator The Promotions Coordinator will help get the word out about your local MS Walk through a variety of local marketing and promotions mediums. You will have the opportunity to connect with media sponsors, engage in social media posting, write articles, put up posters, and be creative in how we engage your community in Walk. MS Walk Sponsorship Coordinator The Sponsorship Coordinator is responsible for stewarding the participation of local sponsors to enhance the event experience and keep event costs as low as possible. Through your work as the Sponsorship Coordinator, you will ensure more funds raised go directly to creating a world free of MS. MS Walk Volunteer Coordinator The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with the team at the MS Society to ensure we have support from a fantastic group of Day of Event Volunteers. You will have the opportunity to connect with your local community to recruit enough volunteers to fill various volunteer roles and instruct them on event day. MS Walk Route Coordinator The Route Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring our participants have an enjoyable, accessible, and safe route to experience during the event. As the local route expert, your advance planning and execution of Route Coordinator responsibilities on event day will ensure a fabulous event experience for all Walk participants. Lead route signage MS Walk Entertainment Coordinator The Entertainment Coordinator plays an important role in shaping the participant experience on site and on route. This includes organizing entertainment and activities/games and managing the “main stage” and finish line experience to create a positive and memorable event experience for MS Walk participants. Time Commitment: ● Long term (November– June). Hours will vary based on the size of your community event. Hours will increase as the event approaches. We estimate these roles will take between 1 –3 hours per month. ● Meet online via Teams once or twice a month ● Must be available to attend the event at the end of May for approximately 8 hours. The MS Society is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Our aim is to ensure that all those interested in joining our team are given equal opportunity and that our organization is representative of all sections of society. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. We are committed to accommodating applicants’ needs throughout the selection process. Please contact stacy.mclellan@mssociety.ca should you need accommodation. To learn more about the MS Society of Canada and the great work that we do, we encourage you to visit www.mssociety.ca.