Opportunities with Organizations

Job Title: Treasurer and Board Member
Job Description: Halifax Crafters is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization with a mandate to encourage new artists and local art making. Our membership and board is comprised of a group of dedicated volunteers that work to fulfill our mission and vision within the creative community. It is the position of the treasurer to maintain records of all transactions, to keep up to date banking information and to relay this information to the Crafters as well as project a budget of expenses and to submit a financial report come End of Fiscal Year to the Register of Joint Stocks.
Contact: Alissa Kloet
Phone: 902.292.8845
E-mail: [email protected]

Job Title: Ocean View Volunteer
Job Description: Ocean View Continuing Care Centre provides quality care and support for our residents, enhancing their abilities to engage in meaningful activities and services. There are many various opportunities for volunteers, including: assisting with leisure activities, friendly visits, spiritual care support, volunteering in our new café, supporting fundraising events and many more. We have many opportunities to volunteer each day, so are able to accommodate your personal schedule. 
Contact: Petrea Leslie
Phone: 902-465-6020, ext. 2175
Email: [email protected]

Job title: Board members
Description: Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education is a thriving post-secondary institution with a 45 year history of growth and success. We provide early childhood education training at our College as well as quality child care programs at our Lab Schools. We are looking for insightful, passionate people to join the Board of Directors as we redefine our vibrant learning community. Commitments include: 3 year terms, monthly meetings and committee work.
Contact: Jane Cawley
Phone: 423-7114
Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]

Job Title: Saturday Free Clinic administrative volunteers 
Job Description: The Saturday Free Clinic provides free complementary health care for people living on a low income. The volunteer receptionist works at the front end of the clinic, greeting clients, creating files, working with confidential information, and handling donations. Most important qualities are a warm and welcoming manner, responsibility and reliability, excellent verbal communication skills, and capacity to work in a team environment. The volunteer host is responsible for set up and take down of clinic treatment rooms, for assisting practitioners between clients, and is available to practitioners and clients for general assistance. Confidentiality agreement; resume, references & interview required.
Saturdays, 9:30 am - 2 pm, approximately every 2nd - 4th week from late September until mid June.
Contact: Catherine Slone or Elaine Salisbury
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Volunteer Title: Volunteer Tutor - Pathways to Education Spryfield
Position Description: Pathways to Education is a national, community based program that works to support youth education and help students reach high school graduation. Pathways Spryfield was launched in 2010 in partnership with a local community group, Chebucto Connections. Volunteer tutors make our academic support component possible by tutoring individual and groups of students (Grades 10-12) in a supportive environment. Our tutor’s assist in building resiliency in youth by helping youth focus, problem solve, and build academic skills that they can apply to all learning situations while also acting as a positive adult role model in their lives. This year academic support will run on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 3:30, 4:45, and 6:00.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-477-0964 ex. 28
Website: http://chebuctoconnections.ca/volunteer/pathways-volunteer/

Job Title: ElderDog Board of Directors
Job Description: ElderDog is dedicated to aging people and aging dogs with a mission to assist and support older adults in the care and well-being of their canine companions. Elderdog is seeking a Secretary for their Board of directors. Duties include communication of notice of meetings, agendas and minutes; attendance at meetings; management of records. Experience working on Boards of no-profit organizations an asset.
Email: [email protected].

Job Title: ElderDog Board of Directors
Job Description: ElderDog is dedicated to aging people and aging dogs with a mission to assist and support older adults in the care and well-being of their canine companions.
The Dartmouth East Pawd has an opportunity for someone to assume the leadership/coordinator of this very well organized and important community-based service organization. Your role would include welcoming new members/volunteers; liaison with organizations; chairing Pawd meetings; and communicating with Pawd members and National Office on an ongoing basis;
Estimated number of hours is 20/month.
Email: contact [email protected].

Job Title: Frontier College Literacy Tutors
Job Description: Frontier College is recruiting literacy tutors to support children, youth and adults in their literacy programs that take place in several locations across Halifax & Dartmouth. Programs include homework clubs, reading circles, youth programs, school classroom support (children and adults), after school support as well as an English Language program for immigrants. Our training will provide you with the communication skills and tools you need to support your learners. We ask for a 1 to 2 hours weekly commitment depending on the program. We also place you in the program that best suits your interests. To view our orientation: (http://www.frontiercollege.ca/english/help/volunteer.html
Contact: Ramona Clarke
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-494-7003
Web Site: www.frontiercollege.ca 

Job Title: Marketing Coordinator Volunteer 
Job Description: Passionate about social media and event planning? Volta is seeking an enthusiastic volunteer to assist with marketing and administrative duties for StartUp Empire 2015. This is a part-time, unpaid position starting Friday, August 21st, 2015 and finishing October 1, 2015. Please provide a resume, 2 references, and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position. 
Contact: Jill Shea
Email: [email protected] 

Job Title: Recreation Therapy Volunteer
Job Description: Saint Vincent’s strives to provide quality care and services in a home like atmosphere for our Residents. There are many opportunities for volunteers. Some of these include: assisting with Recreation Therapy programs, meal companions, friendly visits, escorting Residents to appointments, or pastoral care volunteers. We have a very flexible schedule of events and are able to accommodate various volunteers’ schedules. 
Contact: Tracey Miller
Phone: 902-429-0550 ext. 119
Email: [email protected] 

Job Title: THR!VE Education Volunteer
Job Description: THR!VE is an after school personal enrichment program for children in Dartmouth which is seeking 2 volunteers with the skills to market and sell a unique and exceptional children's program to families in HRM. There is the potential for an honorarium.
Contact: Wendy Birt
Phone: 902-223-9023
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thriveeducation.ca

Job Title: Pakistan Festival Volunteer
Job Description: The Pakistani Students Association of Dalhousie is planning to host a Festival September 12, 2015 in the Spatz Theatre, Citadel High School. We are seeking volunteers to help stage backdrop arrangements, stall arrangements, front door reception and Theater/Audience guidance and support 
Contact: Suhaib Qaiser
Phone: (902) 292-8333
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.pakistanfest.com

Job Title: Bryony House Camp Cook
Job Description: Bryony House is a shelter that provides transitional supports and services that strengthen our community, educate the public and empower women. We are looking for volunteers who will prepare meals at our summer camp. The camp is from August 22nd-25th. We will provide transportation and accommodations.
Contact: Shelley Robinson
Phone: (902)429-9002
E-mail: [email protected]

Volunteer Title: Volunteer Tutor - Pathways to Education Spryfield
Position Description: Pathways to Education is a national, community based program that works to support youth education and help students reach high school graduation. Pathways Spryfield was launched in 2010 in partnership with a local community group, Chebucto Connections. Volunteer tutors make our academic support component possible by tutoring individual and groups of students (Grades 10-12) in a supportive environment. Our tutor’s assist in building resiliency in youth by helping youth focus, problem solve, and build academic skills that they can apply to all learning situations while also acting as a positive adult role model in their lives. This year academic support will run on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 3:30, 4:45, and 6:00.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-477-0964 ex. 28
Website: http://chebuctoconnections.ca/programs/pathways-to-education/

Volunteer Title: Bingo Volunteers (Halifax) Northwood Volunteer Engagement 
Position Description: Bingo Volunteers are required to help in all areas of the Northwood Reboom bingo. All monies raised supports programs and services (not for profit organization). Callers, Card Sellers and Floor Workers. Time commitment one evening per week either Monday or Saturday evenings from 5:30-9:30pm.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-454-3353
Website: www.nwood.ns.ca

Volunteer Title: World of Dance Instructor (Chair Exercises)-(Halifax) Northwood Volunteer Engagement
Position Description: Northwood is looking for a responsible individual with good communication skills to co-lead the World of Dance program for a weekly 2 hour shift. This position involves working with in care living residents. The volunteer will assist in portering the residents, welcoming and talking to participants, and facilitating the exercise moves. 
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-454-3353
Website: www.nwood.ns.ca

Volunteer Title: Bingo Program Leader (Halifax) Northwood Volunteer Engagement
Position Description: Volunteer Bingo program leader for a small group of in care living residents at Northwood. Shift would be once a week from 1:30-3:30pm. Volunteer would be required to porter residents to and from the program, set up bingo supplies, call bingo and assist residents. 
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-454-3353
Website: www.nwood.ns.ca

Volunteer Title: Northwood Spiritual Care Worship Companion (Halifax) Northwood Volunteer Engagement
Position Description: To provide one to one support to attend worship services within Northwood. Qualifications - Warm and friendly and comfortable working with resident who require additional support, primarily residents living with dementia.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-454-3353
Website: www.nwood.ns.ca

Volunteer Title: Northwood Ambassadors Program (Halifax) Northwood Volunteer Engagement
Position Description: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to help with one – 3 hour shift per week either 9:30am-12pm or 12pm-2:30pm at the Halifax site (2615 Northwood Terrace). This position requires the volunteer to be on their feet for 3 hours and to be able to walk throughout the building. The volunteer must have great customer service skills and be able to offer assistance to people with finding locations in the building. The volunteer may be required to push someone in a wheelchair to their destination. The volunteer will need to be aware of all programs and services in Northwood to be able to provide information to residents, visitors, members, staff and volunteers. 
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nwood.ns.ca
Phone: 902-454-3353

Volunteer Title: Café Volunteers (Ivany place-Bedford) Northwood Volunteer Engagement
Position Description: Café - Our brand new Café is now open and we are looking for volunteers to help between weekdays 11:00-2:00pm, and Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5-7pm
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-454-3353
Website: www.nwood.ns.ca

Volunteer Title: Musicians (Ivany place-Bedford) and (Halifax) Northwood Volunteer Engagement
Position Description: Guitar players, singers, small bands, piano players or other musicians to entertain seniors. Time commitment 2-3 hours per week.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-454-3353
Website: www.nwood.ns.ca

Volunteer Title: Dining Support (Ivany place-Bedford) Northwood Volunteer Engagement
Position Description: Resident Dining Support volunteers are needed at Ivany Place , 123 Gary Martin Drive Bedford. Times needed - 2 shifts weekly / Any day 11:15AM -2:00PM or 4:15PM-7:00PM (May not need to stay for entire duration of shift).Prepare the dining area for meal including room and table set-up, assist residents arriving for the meal, assist in the serving process. Support positive social interaction. Assist residents with meals who required minimal physical assistance. Assist with clearing of tables.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-454-3353
Website: www.nwood.ns.ca

Volunteer Title: Spiritual Care Initial Visitor (Halifax) Northwood Volunteer Engagement 
Position Description: Initial Visitors will provide each resident and their family with an orientation to the spiritual care services available at Northwood upon admission to in care living. Looking for a friendly person of faith who understands the significance of spiritual care. Time commitment is very flexible. 
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-454-3353
Website: www.nwood.ns.ca

Volunteer Title: Bartender (Halifax) Northwood Volunteer Engagement 
Position Description: Looking for a mature, friendly, and responsible person to provide service to bar customers in the Harbourview Lounge at Northwood. Previous experience with Alcohol & Gaming regulations or cash sales an asset. Shifts are 2.5-3.5 hours. Must be 19+.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-454-3353
Website: www.nwood.ns.ca

Volunteer Title: Café assistant (Ivany Place-Bedford) Northwood Volunteer Engagement 
Position Description: Our new Café is now open and we are looking for volunteers to help between 11:00am-2:00pm on weekdays. Located at Ivany Place,123 Gary Martin Drive in Bedford. 
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-454-3353
Website: www.nwood.ns.ca

Volunteer Title: Support Companion/ visitor (Halifax and Ivany Place-Bedford) Northwood Volunteer Engagement 
Position Description: Opportunity to enhance the lives of our in care residents by reading, walking, and having conversations with them. Must be responsible, dependable, and comfortable working with people with dementia and/or mental health issues. Time commitment of 1 hour weekly.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-454-3353
Website: www.nwood.ns.ca

Volunteer Title: Mobile Library Assistant (Halifax) Northwood Volunteer Engagement 
Position Description: Mature and responsible volunteer required to assist in our mobile library program once every 3 weeks, Friday from 9:00-noon. Tasks include sorting new books then delivering them to in care residents and collecting books to be picked up by the library. Must have good communication skills and be comfortable going into resident rooms.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-454-3353
Website: www.nwood.ns.ca

Volunteer Title: Goody Cart (Halifax) Northwood Volunteer Engagement 
Position Description: Friendly and responsible volunteer needed to run the goody cart for 2 hours each month. Responsibilities include filling up the cart, socially engaging with residents to deliver goodies, then emptying the cart at the end of the visit. Must have good communication skills and be comfortable going into resident rooms.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-454-3353
Website: www.nwood.ns.ca

Job Title: Concessions or Tickets Volunteers
Job Description: Volunteers will welcome patrons and either sell admission to the film, or popcorn and sodas. If you're technically inclined, we're also looking to train new projectionists. Shifts are every Friday Sept 25 until the end of November, then again in Feb, March and April. Shifts generally run from 5-10pm
Contact: Siloën Daley
Phone: 902-880-8476
E-mail: [email protected]

Job Title: Volunteer Drivers
Job Description: Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia is looking for Volunteer Drivers. Do you have some extra time on your hands and are at least 25 years old? The Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia ReStore has a cube van that is used to pick up residential and commercial donations and it needs a driver! You will need to provide us with a driver’s abstract and criminal background check as well as a copy of your driver’s license. You will also need to be able to lift heavy items. 
Contact: Heather St. Pierre
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: 902-406-1624

Job Title: Volunteer Receptionist
Job Description: Veith House is looking for volunteer receptionists who are available on Tuesday afternoons (1- 4:30), Thursdays (9 - 12 or 1 - 4:30) or Friday morning (9:00-12:00). Typically volunteers take one shift per week. Duties will include answering phones, greeting community members and guests, ensuring the reception area is clean, and other projects as needed. Potential volunteers should be comfortable with children, and with people living with and surviving mental illness and disability. 
Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Communications Committee Member for Masterworks Arts Award Foundation 
Job Description: The Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia’s Masterworks Arts Award Foundation was created 10 to discover and celebrate art of all mediums and creative art forms. Masterworks is tasked with building awareness of the arts to the general public while encouraging and inspiring the creation of incredible works of art in our province. The Communications Committee works to spread the word of Masterworks and it’s initiatives to artists, potential nominators and the general public of Nova Scotia and beyond. 
Contact: Kaitlyn Touesnard
Email: [email protected]. 

Job Title: Receptionist for Spencer House Senior's Centre 
Job Description: Answering phones, cash handling, general help to seniors and general office duties. Any day of the week (Mon to Fri) shift is either 10am-12:30pm OR 12:30pm-3pm.
Contact: Bertha Roberts
Phone: 902 421 6131
Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Kitchen Help for Spencer House Senior's Centre 
Job Description: setting tables, peeling vegetables, serving meals, cleaning up, running dishwasher. Looking for a volunteer on Mondays or Fridays, shift is 10:30am-2pm.
Contact: Stephanie Radcliffe
Phone: 902 421 6131
Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Dartmouth Community Health Board Member
Job Description: The Dartmouth Community Health Board is recruiting new members. The community volunteers actively seek public input about health issues in our community and work closely with the District Health Authority and other community based organizations and groups to address the issues raised.
Contact: Monique Mullins-Roberts
Phone: 902-460-6869
Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Southeastern Community Health Board Member
Job Description: The Southeastern Community Health Board is recruiting new members. The community volunteers actively seek public input about health issues in our community and work closely with the District Health Authority and other community based organizations and groups to address the issues raised.
Contact: Monique Mullins-Roberts
Phone: 902-460-6869
Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Secretary of the Board
Job Description: Excalibur ADHD Association helps people with ADHD. We provide support groups and other programs to assist people with ADHD, their families and friends. Our Board meets four times/year in February, May, September and October. We need a volunteer to take minutes at Board meetings, ensure they are distributed within 10 business days of the next meeting and send out welcome letters to new members.
Contact: Maya
Phone: 902-461-1761 

Job Title: Social Media Volunteers
Job Description: Heritage Canada The National Trust needs Nova Scotia volunteers to help run a social media campaign for THIS LIGHTHOUSE MATTERS, a new crowdfunding competition that will launch in Nova Scotia this summer. You will be responsible for participating in the social media campaign to promote THIS LIGHTHOUSE MATTERS and work with our lighthouse project groups to help them utilize digital technology and social media platforms. You’ll need to have a good understanding of social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram), an interest in community engagement and heritage issues, and access to technology that allows you to connect to social media and the internet. Volunteers need to be available from May 15 – July 15 and able to committee 25 hours over the two month period. 
Contact: Meredith O’Hara
Phone: 1-866-964-1066 ext.230 
E-mail: [email protected]

Job Title: Corporate Sponsor & Grants Committee Member
Job Description: The Nova Scotia Aphasia Association is currently recruiting for our Corporate Sponsor & Grants Committee. The purpose of the CSGC is to explore and pursue funding and sponsorship resources to support the mission of the NSAA. Previous experience and/or education (e.g., grant writing) would be considered an asset. The time commitment would be 2 hours for the monthly meeting and additional time for involvement in related functions (depending on individual’s availability and committee needs). Please contact us for further information.
Website: www.nsaphasia.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (902) 219-3065

Job Title: Language Learning Resource Committee SLP Member
Job Description: The Nova Scotia Aphasia Association is currently recruiting Speech-Language Pathologists to join our Language Learning Resource Committee. The purpose of the LLRC is to develop services for members of the NS community living with aphasia. We are in need of SLP representation in order to plan and implement direct service programs. The time commitment would be 2 hours for the monthly meeting and additional time for involvement in related projects (depending on individual’s availability and project needs). The LLRC currently meets in downtown Halifax; remote participation options are available (e.g., WebEx or teleconference). Please contact us for further information.
Website: www.nsaphasia.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (902) 219-3065

Job Title: Construction Crew Leader 
Job Description: Reporting to the Build Site Supervisor, the construction crew leader guides and oversees a team of 3 – 4 volunteers during various phases of construction (1 day per week is preferred) in either Spryfield and/or East Preston. Duties & qualifications include: ensuring safety, correct use of tools, have relevant construction experience and the ability to oversee and work with a team of volunteers. Contact Habitat for Humanity for more information and how to apply.
E-mail: [email protected]

Job Title: Group Volunteering at the Out of the Cold Emergency Winter Shelter 
Job Description: On April 30 Out of the Cold Emergency Winter Shelter is closing for the season. We’ll be spending the following week cleaning and organizing the shelter, so that we can leave St. Matthew’s Church (our host) in great condition. We’re scheduling groups to come in and work on the closing tasks, and we need your help! Get a group together and you’ll be matched to a specific project on the OTCS to-do list. This is a fantastic opportunity to volunteer with your sports team, office group, family, community group, book club, or anyone else you like to spend time with or want to get to know better! 
Contact: Kayleigh 
Email: donations4otcs@gmail

Job Title: Transition Volunteer (Halifax/HRM)
Job Description: The Canadian Cancer Society - Lodge That Gives is looking for people who have been impacted by cancer and whom are interested in being trained to assist cancer patients following the end of their cancer treatment. The Transitional Volunteer ensures the individual is informed about information, support and services available to address their needs related to survivorship/transition. The transition volunteer will be available to cancer patients during the three months following the end of active cancer treatment. In this exciting new program, Transition Volunteers will help individuals by offering information on services and support available as cancer patient’s transition from treatment to survivorship. 
The time commitment is May 30th, 2015 to September 30th 2016 for approximately 3 – 5 hrs per week - Tuesday to Thursday.
Contact: Kim Veino 
Phone: 902-423-6183 ext 286 
E-mail: [email protected]

Job Title: Avalon Sexual Assault Centre Board Member
Job Description: The Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is a non-profit, community-based, feminist organization working to eliminate sexual assault/abuse and to change the current socio-political culture that fosters sexism, social injustice and other forms of oppression. The Centre provides immediate care and support, counselling, advocacy, information and referral to women who have experienced sexual assault. The Centre also offers community education and training to promote awareness of sexual assault and to advance the prevention of sexualized violence. The Centre is governed by a woman-only board. It is currently recruiting new members to join the Board of Directors. We are seeking individuals who reflect diverse backgrounds and experiences as well as various skill sets including communications/public awareness, corporate relations, legal, and trauma informed counselling. Individuals who come to the board will support Avalon’s vision and mission and be willing to offer their time and energy to the organization. A commitment of 4-8 hours a month includes monthly board meetings and committee work. 
Contact: Kerry Copeland or Sylvia Parris 
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.avaloncentre.ca

Job Title: Bide Awhile Animal Shelter Events Volunteers
Job Description: Events volunteers assist in the planning, coordination and execution of minor and major events (such as Golfing for Critters, Bowling for Critters, bake sales, craft shows and other events). Tasks/Responsibility (may include): Completing tasks at home and/or on-site at an event; Attending committee meetings; Providing progress updates on assigned tasks; Assisting with event set-up and tear down; Assisting with day-of-event tasks such as sales at bake sales, craft events or Shelter Open Houses; Helping with event admin items; Assisting in securing Event Sponsors or donors. Qualifications: 18 years of age or older; Comfortable working within a team; Willingness to learn about Bide Awhile and what we do. Time Commitment: Varies, depending on event, and would occur periodically during the year rather than on a regular weekly or monthly basis all year.
Contact: Darrold Gould
Phone: 902 469-9578
Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Run Nova Scotia Race Day Volunteers
Job Description: With 21 road races on our annual road race series, Run Nova Scotia is always looking for help at the finish line and around the course. Duties include; timing races with hand-held timers, handing out finishers place markers, course marshalling, water stations, taking photos, giving high-fives and raffle sales to list a few. Come and enjoy the excitement of seeing walkers and runners reach personal goals! Opportunities are across Nova Scotia. Check out our 2015 race series for this year’s locations: www.runnovascotia.ca
Contact: Tracey Randem
Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Festival Volunteers
Job Description: The Multicultural Festival offers many opportunities for people to volunteer. A festival of this magnitude has opportunities around stage production, food vendors, gate workers, green patrol, parking patrol, coordinators, beer garden and much more. There is any opportunity for just about everyone. Come and enjoy the culture of Nova Scotia and Volunteer.
Contact: Ed Savage
Phone: 902 423 6534
Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Unit Guider (leader)
Job Description: Unit Guiders deliver programming directly to our girls on a weekly basis. Unit Guiders are one of GGC’s most valuable resources, and are the face of Guiding. Volunteering with Girl Guides of Canada is a rewarding way to help girls and young women develop the best in themselves. The dedication and commitment of our volunteers helps girls develop the qualities and skills that will take them through life and allows Girl Guides to offer fun and relevant programming to over 70,000 girls across Canada.
Contact: NS Girl Guide Office 
Phone: 1-800-565-8111
E-mail: [email protected]

Job Title: Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank Volunteer
Job Description: Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank needs volunteers for positions such as:
Food Sorters and servers – sort food donations as they arrive at our facility on Maynard Street and serve clients on food bank days.
Christmas Program Assistant – office work, sorting and filing Christmas Hamper applications
Office & Administrative help – labelling and stuffing envelopes for our Christmas appeal letter
Contact: Kevin McKay
Phone: 425-2125, ext. 211
Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Annual Fundraising Dinner/Auction Committee
Job Description: Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank’s annual dinner and auction is set to take place on Thursday, October 8th at The Cunard Centre. This is the largest fundraising event for Parker Street with approximately 500 people attending. We need help procuring items for the live and silent auction, selling sponsorships, tickets and tables, decorating the event room, and general office work.
Contact: Stephanie MacWhirter
Phone: 425-2125, ext. 207
Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Volunteer Cashier
Job Description: Habitat for Humanity is looking for several volunteer cashiers at our ReStore in Burnside. Duties include greeting customers, operating sales counter, responding to customer inquiries, answering and processing phone calls and operating the cash register to document merchandise sales. The ReStore is a home improvement warehouse located at 81 Wright Avenue in Dartmouth and is open to the public 9-5 Monday to Saturday. Current openings are morning and/or afternoon shifts Monday to Friday. The mission of Habitat for Humanity is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. Without ReStore volunteers, we wouldn't be able to accomplish this mission.
Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Halifax Chapter Board Member (Canadian Liver Foundation)
Job Description: A Halifax Chapter Board Member attends meetings on a regular basis (once a month for 1 hour), helps with fundraising, networking, and acts as an ambassador for liver health. An average of 2 hours a week is preferred. If you have professional skills you would like to share and would like to make a big difference, we would love to hear from you. 
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: (902) 423-8538

Job Title: Signature Event Committee Volunteer (Canadian Liver Foundation)
Job Description: An Event Committee Volunteer attends committee meetings for our signature event in November 2015 on a regular basis, contributes ideas, and fulfills their chosen responsibilities. An average of 2 hours a week is preferred. Skills such as fundraising, public relations, event planning, logistics management, and/or accounting are assets.
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: (902) 423-8538

Job Title: Workshop Co-ordinator
Job Description: The Workshop Co-ordinator plays a key volunteer role on the farm. This person
works with the Core Team to schedule and coordinate workshops for the early summer season. These workshops are targeted to our community gardeners and the general public. The Core Team includes staff, and Plot and Host Coordinators; this group will help identify topics and potential presenters. The Workshop Coordinator Is responsible scheduling, coordinating and promoting workshops which run on the farm every Friday afternoon from May through June. An average of 7 hours a week, possibly including some evenings and weekend work. March 1 - October 31
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (902) 441-4288

Job Title: Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame Event Supervisor 
Job Description: Help supervise the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame facility, which is a free museum open to the public year-round. Event supervisors are needed before and during events at the Scotiabank Centre, where the Hall of Fame is located. Volunteers will open the museum for events outside of the museum’s regular hours of operation. These events include hockey games, basketball games, other sporting events, concerts, and more. Volunteers will turn on all lights and multi-media, welcome and assist visitors, supervise children in the sport simulator, track visitor numbers, and ensure that the museum is closed securely at the end of the shift. Volunteer hours are flexible, and shifts average only 2-4 hours in the evening or on weekend afternoons. The location is easily accessible in the heart of downtown Halifax, and this is a great opportunity to gain volunteer experience in a fun and exciting environment that appeals to sports fans, history buffs, and anyone who enjoys interacting with people. 
Contact: Katie Wooler, Museum & Communications Coordinator
Phone: (902) 404-3343
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nsshf.com 

Job Title: Breast Cancer Action Volunteers
Job Descriptions: 
Event volunteers help with events held on-site and off-site. 
Breast Cancer Peer-to-Peer Support in which survivors provide peer-to-peer support to women who are going through the breast cancer experience. 
Ambassadors who speak with organizations about breast cancer awareness, breast health, Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia, or share their personal stories about how breast cancer has affected them. 
Committee Members who serve on committees attend regular scheduled meetings, provide feedback and opinions, and contribute to the overall growth of BCANS. 
Office Volunteers to help with the day-to-day running of the Resource Centre. 
Board of Directors who serve a minimum of one year on the Board. 
Contact: Lisa Fisher
Website: www.bcans.ca 
Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Ivany Place Volunteers
Job Description: Volunteers needed for positions such as:
Musicians - volunteer Guitar players, singers, small bands, piano players or other musicians to entertain seniors. Time commitment 2-3 hours per week.
Café - Our brand new Café is now open and we are looking for volunteers to help between 11-2pm, weekdays. 
Resident Dining Support - volunteers needed to enhance the resident dining experience. 
Times needed - 2 shifts weekly / Any day 11:15AM -2:00PM or 4:15PM-7:00PM (may not need to stay for entire duration of shift).
Reboom Receptionist - Do you have great customer service skills? We are looking for reception volunteers for various hours. 3-4 hour weekly commitment. 
Contact: Northwood Volunteer Engagement 
Phone: 902-454-3353
Email: [email protected]

Job title: Camp Courage Volunteer Fundraiser
Job Description: Camp Courage empowers young women to reach their potential through information, education and inspiration. Camp Courage operates solely on volunteer contributions and fundraising. The Camp Courage Volunteer Fundraiser provides support for a wide variety of fundraising activities in order to generate the required income to fund the camp. We need your ideas for fundraising and your hands to make the activities happen!
Contact: Diane Wooden
Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Chase the Ace Volunteer
Job Description: Bide Awhile is running an exciting new event: Chase the Ace on Thursday evenings. If you have some time to volunteer and you like dealing with the public, you could be part of the Chase the Ace Team! 
Contact: Darrold Gould
Phone: 902 469-9578
Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Alzheimer Youth Organization Co-president
Job Description: Raising funds and awareness for the local Alzheimer Society community within the school community through clubs/chapters. Mentor and guide student leaders to start their own Alzheimer Youth Organization chapters at their high schools. 
Contact: Soojeong Choe
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.alzyouth.org/application

Job Title: Dining Support Volunteers
Job Description: Resident Dining Support volunteers are needed at Ivany Place , 123 Gary Martin Drive Bedford. Times needed - 2 shifts weekly / Any day 11:15AM -2:00PM or 4:15PM-7:00PM (May not need to stay for entire duration of shift).Prepare the dining area for meal including room and table set-up, assist residents arriving for the meal, assist in the serving process. Support positive social interaction. Assist residents with meals who required minimal physical assistance. Assist with clearing of tables.
Phone: 902-454-3353
Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Out & About Coordinator
Job Description: Independent Living NS is searching for an Out & About Coordinator to organize and deliver a series of regular drop-ins and occasional outings for persons with disabilities. Out & About aims to provide persons who have diverse disabilities with opportunities to meet and share experiences with other persons with disabilities and friends. 
Contact: Sherry Costa
Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Prescott Group Volunteer
Job Description: Prescott Group is a non-profit community based organization that offers vocational opportunities, programs and services, and community employment support to adults with intellectual disabilities in the Halifax area. We have volunteer opportunities available for individuals who would enjoy working with adults with intellectual disabilities in our social enterprise. All of these opportunities would involve working alongside our clients in a supportive and respectful environment. Volunteer hours are flexible depending on your schedule. 
Contact: Meredith Fillmore
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-454-7387, ext. 24

Job Title: Canadian Cancer Society –Relay For Life Committee Members
Job Description: We are looking to fill a variety of positions on our Relay For Life Committees in HRM and across the province. Positions include but are not limited to: Leadership Chairs, Fundraising Chairs, Treasurer, Teams Chairs, Activities and Entertainment Coordinator. We are looking for committed, hardworking and enthusiastic volunteers to fill these roles. Committee work and/or event planning experience would be an asset but is not required. 
Contact: Kim Veino
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-423-6183
Website: www.cancer.ca

Job Title: Canadian Cancer Society – Daffodil Retail Site Captains in Dartmouth
Job Description: A Daffodil Site Captain coordinates daffodil sales at a specific retail site. Recruits, schedules, and orientates volunteers and maintains all records of cash sales and stock of flowers and supplies. We are looking for committed, hardworking and enthusiastic volunteers to fill these roles. Good organizational skills would be an asset. 
Contact: Kim Veino
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-423-6183
Website: www.cancer.ca