In an attempt to help connect volunteers to the organizations needing them, here is a list of volunteer opportunties in HRM. If you would like to submit a volunteer opportunity, please contact us at hrmvolunteerservices@halifax.ca or call 490-1946.

Title: International Fleet Review Volunteer

Posted: March 5, 2010

Duration: Short Term

Description of Opportunity: Canada's Navy with host an International Fleet Review as part of its Centennial Celebrations June 23 till July 2, 2010. There are exciting volunteer opportunities such as help build the centennial village for the visiting sailors, shuttle delegates and media to the various event locations, or provide local maritime insight at our information tent. For a full description of all the volunteer positions available visit www.HalifaxIFR.ca.

Contact: Mike Almond

Phone: 720 - 1069

Email: Mike.Almond@forces.gc.ca

Title: Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society Board      Member

Posted: January 25, 2010

Duration: Long Term

Description of Opportunity: The Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society is seeing members for our Board of Directors. If you have an interest in preserving and promoting cultural and historical heritage of the Cole Harbour area and the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm, we would appreciate hearing from you.

Contact: Jon Stone

Phone: 466-4545

Email: jon_stone@ns.sympatico.ca

Title: Fairview Family Resource Centre Board Member

Posted: January 19, 2010

Duration: Long Term

Description of Opportunity: The Fairview Family Resource Centre/Parent ‘n Tot is seeking new members for the Board of Directors. This dynamic and busy organization has been in operation for over 20 years providing services such as adult education, parenting support and child development programs

City/Town: Fairview

Contact: Cathy Walls

Phone: 219-4163

Email: cathy.walls@iwk.nshealth.ca

Title: Enthusiastic Volunteers Wanted!

Posted: December 21, 2009

Duration: Short & Long Term

Description of Opportunity: The Nova Scotia Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada is looking for volunteers to share their time and talent while assisting a worthy cause.  A variety of opportunities are available.

City/Town: Halifax & Area

Contact: Andrea Psihogios

Phone: 1(800) 463-6842 x280

Email: volunteer@osteoporosis.ca

Title: Office/Clinic Volunteers

Posted: Nov 16, 2009

Duration: Long Term

Description of Opportunity: Halifax Sexual Health Centre is looking for volunteers to help out in non-profit health clinic by greeting clients, booking appointments, answering phones and helping clean exam rooms and processing specimens. Shifts are one day a week for 2-4 hours

City/Town: Halifax / Quinpool Area

Contact: Kate Moir

Phone: 455-9656x0  

Email: admin@halifaxsexualhealth.ca

Title: Greeter Volunteers

Posted: Nov 3, 2009

Duration: 3- 4 hours

Description of Opportunity: Capital Health Volunteer Services is looking for Volunteers to assist at Public Health H1N1 Immunization Clinics which are taking place throughout HRM. Duties include welcoming the public, providing directions and information, walk the waiting line and updating clients of wait times and provide hand sanitizer.

City/Town: HRM

Contact: Berni Duda

Phone: 473-5420 or 473-2457

Please note, HRM is not responsible for the interactions between volunteers and organizations. It is the responsibility of the individuals and organizations involved to follow their own screening and risk management processes.