Volunteer Halifax Opportunities
LINKS Literacy Program tutor for elementary students
Organization: LINKS Literacy ProgramCategory: Education / Training / Teaching
Description: The LINKS Literacy Program is an early intervention program that provides literacy support to students in Grades 1 to 6 who are at least one year behind in their literacy skills, possibly ...Read More
Fundraising Coordinator
Organization: Canadian Historical Pride SocietyCategory: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Description: The Fundraising Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing the organization's annual fundraising action plan to generate essential funds for supporting the organization's ...Read More
Communications Coordinator
Organization: Open HarbourCategory: Communications / Marketing / Media
Description: The Communications Coordinator will provide guidance and leadership to the communications committee in conjunction with OHRA co-chairs and policies. - Oversee and coordinate communications ...Read More
An exciting opportunity in refugee support
Organization: Open HarbourCategory: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: Open Harbour Refugee Association (OHRA), a volunteer-run non-profit organization based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is looking for a dedicated Chair to help lead our work assisting refugees to ...Read More
Friday Meal Delivery Driver
Organization: Meals on Wheels (Halifax)Category: Driving / Transportation
Description: Meals on Wheels is seeking a dedicated Friday driver delivery person. The position entails working with a Halifax Meals on Wheels staff member to pick up 40-50 meals from our current meal ...Read More
Call for Volunteers for Halifax Crafters Society Spring Market, May 4 & 5
Organization: Halifax Crafters SocietyCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: The Halifax Crafters Society Spring Market is returning this season to The Lighthouse Arts Centre (1800 Argyle Street). We are excited to host dozens of amazing vendors on May 4th and 5th! ...Read More
Running & Reading Club Mentor - St. Joseph's [Wednesdays only]
Organization: Start2FinishCategory: Children & Youth
Description: The Brainworx! Lunch Club runs once a week for 30 minutes during the lunch hour. The Club is designed for students in grades 1-6, with an option to be separated into two groups ("clubs"); ...Read More
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Volunteers purchase ice-fishing shelters for people without homes in Halifax
Excerpt:
“…Volunteer groups have purchased ice-fishing shelters to help homeless people brave the cold, wet weather in Halifax, which received its first significant snowfall of the season overnight Sunday.
Stephen Wilsack, who is a volunteer at the encampment across from Halifax City Hall, says he bought 10 tents himself and was reimbursed by “Good Samaritans,” and that 10 others were donated….”
Date of Article: December 4, 2023
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/volunteers-purchase-ice-fishing-shelters-halifax-1.7048524
3,000 volunteers set to make North American Indigenous Games a reality
Excerpt:
“…As the 2023 North American Indigenous Games begin in Halifax and surrounding areas, thousands of volunteers are working behind the scenes to make it happen.
At a site for volunteers in Dartmouth, N.S., stacks of colour-coded T-shirts fill the room; yellow for general volunteer, blue for lead volunteer, and red for medical….”
Author: Brooklyn Currie
Date of Article: July 15, 2023
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/volunteers-north-american-indigenous-games-1.6906805
‘Please help us’: Halifax’s Ukrainian Store about to be displaced
Excerpt:
“…Donation operation in Halifax looking for a new home on the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine…”
Author: Jen Taplin
Date of Article: February 24, 2023
Source: SaltWire Network
Website: https://www.saltwire.com/halifax/news/please-help-us-halifaxs-ukrainian-store-about-to-be-displaced-100827712/