Senior Volunteer Opportunities in Halifax

The 2026 Halifax MS Walk is taking place Sunday, May 31st at 2:00 PM at Acadia Park. We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us bring this event to life! MS Walk is a one-day event held at over 50 locations across Canada, bringing together people impacted by multiple sclerosis. On May 31st, gather your friends, family, and coworkers for a day of meaningful action. There are various areas where volunteer help is needed to ensure that this event runs smoothly and participants have a great experience. Volunteer opportunities include: Event Set-Up & Wrap-Up Participant/Volunteer Check-In Checkpoint Attendants Food & Beverage Area Route Marshals Start/Finish Line Cheer Squad *Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Have questions or want to learn more? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to Brittany at bpretty@mscanada.ca, or visit our volunteer website to explore all available roles and apply directly: https://mscanada.ca/volunteer-opportunities-campaign?name=2026-walk-atl-halifax&id=701JR00000ZUPORYA5 __________________________________________________________________ MS Canada is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We are committed to accommodating accessibility needs throughout the selection process. Please contact bpretty@mscanada.ca should you need accommodation.

East Coast Roast 2026Position OverviewThe East Coast Roast is Arthritis Society Canada’s signature fundraising event, bringing communities together to support those living with arthritis. We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support event logistics, guest experience, and on-site activities to ensure a smooth and memorable evening. Time CommitmentEvent Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026  Event Time: Evening event (exact timing TBD)  Volunteer Shifts: Full shifts only: approximately 6–8 hours  Anticipated shifts include: 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.  6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.  We are seeking approximately 6 volunteers for this event. Arthritis Society Canada staff will be on-site, along with experienced event support.Light lifting may be required  Seating is available throughout the shift as needed.  Location Halifax Convention Centre  1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS  (Exact ballroom location to be confirmed)  Key Areas of Responsibility Volunteers may assist in one or more of the following areas throughout their shift:  Guest Support & Event Flow  Greet guests and assist with event navigation  Respond to general guest inquiries (washrooms, seating, coat check)  Event Support & Sales Processing  Support raffle ticket sales and fundraising activities  Assist with pledge collection and fundraising tracking  Communicate totals to staff or AV as required  On-Site Engagement  Support interactive elements, including a potential event booth or activation  Assist with setup, monitoring, and wrap-up of activity areas  Desired Skills & Attributes Friendly, professional, and guest-focused  Comfortable interacting with the public  Flexible and willing to assist where needed  Able to remain on-site for the duration of a full shift  Benefits Support a meaningful cause benefiting Canadians living with arthritis  Gain hands-on event experience  Network with community members and professionals  Receive a letter of reference upon successful completion  Major Contacts An Arthritis Society Canada staff member will oversee your role and be your main point of contact. Availability and Working Environment This is an in-person opportunity, and volunteers must be available for assigned shifts during the event and have reliable transportation to and from the venue. We appreciate your interest in volunteering with Arthritis Society Canada. Please note that while we strive to accommodate all applicants, space is limited, and not all candidates may be selected to join the volunteer team.

The Westend Community Food Bank is looking for individuals interested in serving on our Board of Directors. Of particular interest would be someone willing to form relationships with community organizations for the purpose of obtaining donations of non-food products. We meet 10 times a year in a Board member's home in Dartmouth and also via Zoom if appropriate. We usually meet on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 until 8:30.We are a very hands-on Board that gives strategic direction but also helps resolve day to day issues that the Food Bank Manager or Food Bank Administrator need assistance with.If you are interested in being involved in a very active organization that helps food insecure clients each and every week, we are interested in hearing from you.

We are a Food Bank looking for a volunteer every second Thursday from 8:00 AM until noon. We are not open any other times and therefore do not need a volunteer outside of these hours.As part of our team. you will be responsible for greeting the clients as they come up to the Food Bank door and handing them pre-bagged groceries. You will be one of 4 or 5 volunteers working at that time. You will help with setup before the door opens at 8:30 AM and with clean up after the Food Bank closes at noon. You must be able to speak in English, and other languages are appreciated.If you would like to be part of our Food Bank and help people living with food insecurity in our community, we would like to talk with you!