FUSION Halifax has mobilized driven young people to create positive change in our city and we are setting our sights on building stronger ties with the community at large. VolunteerHere.ca is a resource linking local organizations with young people in Halifax, including nearly 2,000 FUSION members excited to help shape our community for the better!

Hopscotch is recruiting new members for it's volunteer team!

Hopscotch’s vision is to unite, energize, support and celebrate HRM’s vibrant and diverse music and youth community, and find innovative ways of working together towards common goals.

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

SEND ALL APPLICATIONS TO:
comerbi@halifax.ca or Fax to 902-490-5950 ATTN: Civic Events
PLEASE CALL 902-490-6394 with any further questions
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FEBRUARY 9th, 2012

Volunteer Commitment:

Attending monthly board meetings
5-10 per month of volunteer time with increased commitment as the event nears.
Recruiting and organizing individual committees to support the goals set by the Nocturne Board.
Organizing meetings and delegating tasks as required.
Sharing your expertise, ideas and insight
Following through on your commitments

Questions? Interested Board Volunteering? E-mail the following to rose@nocturnehalifax.ca
Name
Email
Phone #
1. Experience/resume highlights
2. Why do you want to be a Director with Nocturne: Art at Night?
3. What strengths do you think you bring to Nocturne: Art at Night Board and event?
4. What area of the Board and event would you like to focus your energies on?
ØFunding: Sales, Sponsorship & Grants
ØOrganizing: Operations, Administration
ØRelationships: Community outreach and engagement, developing partnerships
ØProgramming: Creative planning, determining activities
ØOther – you tell us!

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Rose Zack, 2011 Chair
Nocturne: Art at Night
www.nocturnehalifax.ca

Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity NS ReStore

Make a contribution with passion and time!
THE GREENEST STORE IN NOVA SCOTIA

Help the environment, while helping to build safe decent affordable homes all at the same time, all without lifting a hammer! (You don’t have to know how to build a home to become a volunteer.)

Volunteering is a great way to be a part of Habitat's work. We rely on the valuable support of literally thousands of volunteers for the builds,our boards, committees, and in the ReStore.

Habitats mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. Our Mission is a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.

Habitat for Humanity NS ReStore is a building supply stores run by Habitat for Humanity NS that accept and resell quality new and used building materials. Shopping at a ReStore is a socially conscious decision, asfunds generatedare used to fund Habitat homebuilding projects. As well, shopping at a ReStore is also an environmentally conscious decision (diverting approx. 100 metric tons of material from our Landfills in NS in 2010), as much of what is sold at ReStores is product that is re-useable, new, gently used or customer returns that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Remember the 3 Rs -Reuse, Recycle, ReStore.

Various volunteer positions available: merchandising/staging, greeters, cashiers, donation collectors, donation inventory, organizers and social media assistance and much more.

For more information contact: Shona Chaisson, Habitat for Humanity NS ReStore Manager
902-405-3464 / ReStoreManager@Habitatns.ca / 121 Ilsley Ave Unit U, Dartmouth NS B3B 1S4

Volunteer at the Discovery Centre

We are looking for: Youth between the ages of 14-18 with a passion for science, learning and working with the public.

We offer:
Training and on the job experience
Flexible schedules
Experience working with children and the public in an educational and recreational setting
Opportunities to develop or perfect public speaking and communication skills

Positions currently available: Exhibit Interpreter & Birthday Helper

For more information on these positions or to download an application, please visit our website. http://www.discoverycentre.ns.ca/?q=Volunteer

Or contact Patti Sampson, Volunteer Coordinator
P: 902.492.4422 x234
E: psampson@discoverycentre.ns.ca

CADIP - Volunteer Programs in Canada and Abroad

Affordable international volunteer opportunities for young people from 16 to 35 years old. CADIP runs number of volunteer projects in Canada and overseas focusing on: charity work, environmental protection, restoration and conservation work, festivities and other volunteer work with social impact. Visit www.cadip.org for more info!

 Volunteer at the Canadian Diabetes Association!

Does volunteering interest you? We offer:

• Flexibility
• Opportunity
• Ability to gain experience
• Meet new people
• Public speaking skills
• Make an even bigger difference in the lives of Canadians.

The Canadian Diabetes Association is looking for Public Education Volunteers.  This is a chance for you to deliver scripted diabetes presentations & interactive programs to schools and/or community groups, hand out literature and speak with the public at health displays & other events.

If you are interested in joining our team
Or  Finding out more about other roles

 Please contact: Barby Brushett, Volunteer Coordinator

1-800-326-7712 ext.3232 or barby.brushett@diabetes.ca

Volunteer Opportunities with Halifax Public Libraries

Ages 14-18

Want to make a difference in your community, meet new friends and learn new skills?  Most library branches have volunteer opportunities, such as Leading Readers Volunteers and Program Assistants. 

Check out the Library Teen website for more info!

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Programme

Want to recieve high school credit for volunteering?

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme was developed to encourage all youth ages 14 to 25 to be active, to participate in new activities and pursue their current interests in four different areas. The Programme offers you the opportunity to set goals and achieve results in a fun and challenging way. The Programme is non competitive. You benefit through your own effort and you will learn and grow from the experience. Upon completion of an Award level, participants receive a High School credit for their participation! Bronze Award – Grade 10 Open Elective Credit, Silver Award - Grade 11 Open Elective Credit, Gold Award - Grade 12 Open Elective Credit.

Youth Leadership Opportunities with the Adventure Earth Centre

From Earth Education program to summer youth leadership opportunities! It looks great on a resume and you learn excellent leadership skills!
Click to view their website

HRM Youth Leadership Program

What it is:
Our Youth Leadership Program is for those who want to learn leadership skills, spend time with other youth through social activities, work with children and give back to their community during the summer months.
This is not a full time summer commitment for youth, times and levels offered are varied in each community. Interested parents and youth are required to attend an information session. Call your local community centre for details.

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL RECREATION CENTRE FOR MORE INFOMATION!
There are three levels to the program:

	For detailed info about the info sessions dates & times: Next year's registration starts in March 2012!

YWCA Halifax is currently seeking Volunteer applications for our Youth Programs Department, Youth Volunteer Committee Advisory Council. Committee members are responsible to be reliable resources, help plan & run the Youth Programs with the Youth Programs Staff to better ensure a holistic approach to the programming.

Volunteers meet on a monthly basis to discuss the programs, plan events and sign-up for volunteering/co-facilitation of programs. Experiences with youth, women’s issues, First Aid & CPR certificates, an understanding of HRM communities and services, and knowledge of YWCA Halifax Youth Programs are an asset.

If you are interested in volunteering your time to young women in the turning point of their lives & having FUN, then... please fill-out the application form and return it to youthprograms@ywcahalifax.com with a copy of your resume. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please, no phone or fax inquires.

Halifax Regional Police Youth Program

Are you 14 – 19 years old and looking to have fun and build leadership skills?

The Halifax Regional Police Youth Program (HRPYP) includes a variety of activities, which are educational, community service related or just plain fun, like presentations by guest speakers, field trips, camping trips, traffic control, Police Week, fingerprinting clinics, McGruff appearances, bike rodeos, bike patrols, parades, movie nights, beach outings, etc.

How do you get involved?

For additional information and applications check out the HRPYouth Program website  at: www.policeyouth.com.

Download the application!

Please call 490-6976 if you would like to speak to HRP’s Coordinator of Volunteer Programs. Completed applications can be faxed to 490-6363, dropped off at a Halifax Regional Police Station or mailed to Volunteer Programs, HRP-CRCP, 1975 Gottingen St., Halifax, NS, B3J 2H1.

Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment

Our 700-strong volunteer corps makes this the largest composite fire department in Canada. The volunteers respond to about 3,000 emergency calls a year throughout HRM. Members are recruited from all areas of HRM. more...

For more information, please contact Heather McKay, HR Consultant 490-4391