Title: English Tutor Volunteer

Duraton: Short Term  

Job Description: Volunteer Tutors are matched one-on-one with a newcomer to teach English during home visits and/or in the community. Create lesson plans based on the objectives of the learners .Tutors can offer support in ESL literacy, listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing and pronunciation skills. We offer professional tutor training opportunities such as orientations and workshops and stay in contact with ongoing support.

Contact: Denise Scott

Phone: 406-8851

Email: dscott@isisns.ca

Title: Community Connections Volunteer

Duraton: Long Term  

Job Description:Community Connections volunteers are matched with an immigrant individual or family new to Nova Scotia, to assist in the settlement process (we also have family with family matches and matches for people who are aged 55+). Through weekly visits volunteers offer companionship and support to a new immigrant. Volunteers provide information about cultural norms, participate in social/recreational activities and community events. There are three Community Connections match options:Individual volunteers, families with families and 55 +

Contact: Denise Scott

Phone: 406-8851

Email: dscott@isisns.ca

Website: www.isisns.ca

Title: Bike-Fest Open Street Party Volunteer

Duraton: Short Term  

Job Description:The Halifax Cycling Coalition (HCC) is looking for Volunteers to help out with the Annual Bike Week, Open Street Party held on SUNDAY, May 27^th from 2-5pm at the Halifax Commons! The Open Street Party is, well… a big party in the street! In addition to opening the streets around the Commons to cyclists, runners, skateboarders and others, there will be a kid’s race and other activities, a variety of bike clinics, valet bike parking, music and lots more…. but in order to make the event a success we need volunteers like you. The HCC needs friendly volunteers to:

(1) guide community groups to their booths & help with set up

(2) ride their bikes around during the party to ensure the safety of all participants

(3) answer questions from participants (we will provide you with all the answers you’ll need)

(4) help set up & take down

All volunteers will get a free t-shirt and have access to tasty snacks & refreshments.

Contact: Lauralee

Website: http://cyclehalifax.ca/bikefest-open-street-party-volunteer-call-out/

Email:openstreetparty@gmail.com 

Title: Bike Week Art Crawl Volunteers

Duraton: Short Term  

Job Description: Like Bikes? Like Art?Yes! Well then, Volunteer with the Halifax Cycling Coalition (HCC) during their 1^st Annual Bike Week Art Crawl, held from May 25^th to June 3^rd at various locations around the peninsula.The HCC has arranged for several gallery spaces and venues to hold bike-themed shows during Bike Week. We need dedicated volunteers to help out with the coordination of this event, including assisting with set up and monitoring venues during the show.

Contact: Brendan

Website: http://cyclehalifax.ca/521/

Email:brendan.sutcliffe@gmail.com

Title: Multicultural Festival Volunteers

Duraton: Short Term  

Job Description: Looking to make a positive impact in your community while getting involved in one of Nova Scotia’s premiere outdoor festivals? The 28th Annual RBC Multicultural Festival is coming up and volunteers are needed!  

From June 22-24th 2012, come out and enjoy live music, dance performances and eat delicious foods at the Halifax Seaport. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, gain valuable work experience and forge new relationships. 

Every year, our volunteers play a crucial role in making the RBC Multicultural Festival a success. This year volunteers are required to put up posters, man exhibit and info booths, help with the beer tent, green patrol and much more…Great perks included.

Website: www.multifest.ca

Email: Eleni Xidos at volunteers@mans.ns.ca

Phone: 423-6534

Title: Table Volunteers and School Presenters

Duration: Short Term

Job Description: Oxfam is currently searching for 10 enthusiastic volunteers
to help manage our Spring Farmers’ Markets Series! Volunteers will manage
tables at the markets and engage passersby in advocacy activities, promote
our Female Food Heroes national campaign, promote Oxfam Unwrapped gifts
and raise funds for Oxfam. In 2-­‐hour shifts, volunteers will promote Oxfam’s
important work in developing countries at the Seaport Farmer’s Market on
April 7 (Easter Weekend) and May 13 (Mother’s Day). We are also looking for
volunteers to give school presentations on Oxfam, helping to bring awareness
about poverty and human rights to high school students across the Maritimes.
Volunteers who are fully bilingual and able to deliver presentations to French
immersion schools are also needed.

Phone: 402-­‐6549

Email: jesse.firempong@volunteer.oxfam.ca

Website:www.oxfam.ca/join

Title: Ambassador – Eye Centre

Duration: Long Term (minimum 6-months)

Job Description: Imagine losing some or all of your vision. Who would you turn to for help? Having someone to point you in the right direction can make all the difference. As an Eye Centre Ambassador, you’ll reach out to patients and their families at the Eye Centre by introducing them to CNIB services, demonstrating popular products that make everyday living easier, and providing information about programs. Are you an excellent communicator with a professional demeanor who is comfortable speaking in front of groups? If so, CNIB is needs you! For only three hours a week you can make a difference in the lives of people who are blind or partially sighted in our community.

Phone: 453-1480 Ex. 5711

Email: mark.mcintosh@cnib.ca

Website: www.cnib.ca

Title: Client Satisfaction Survey Caller

Duration: Long Term (minimum 6-months)

Job Description: Make the call! Provide an opportunity for people who are blind or partially sighted to share valuable feedback about CNIB programs and services by conducting telephone surveys.  An excellent opportunity to enhance communication skills, you must have a great telephone manner, professional demeanor and comfort working with computers. Bilingual in both English and French is an asset. For a few hours a week you can make a difference in the lives of people who are blind or partially sighted in our community.

Phone: 453-1480 Ex. 5711

Email: mark.mcintosh@cnib.ca

Website: www.cnib.ca

Title: Communications Assistant

Duration: Long Term (minimum 6-months)

Job Description: Contribute to raising the profile of CNIB to ensure people who are blind or partially sighted are aware of community-based support programs that make everyday living easier. As Communications Assistant, you’ll support communication activities such as writing stories about client, volunteer or donor experiences, preparing media lists, news releases and public service announcements, newsletter copy and other communication materials, assisting with media relations and public awareness campaigns and typing, proofreading and editing a variety of printed materials. You must have exceptional writing skills with previous experience with communications, marketing, and/or graphic design.

Phone: 453-1480 Ex. 5711

Email: mark.mcintosh@cnib.ca

Website: www.cnib.ca

Job Title: MS Society HRM Chapter Carnation Campaign Coordinator
Job Description:
The Carnation Campaign is one of the two main fundraisers organized by the HRM Chapter. We are looking a volunteer to take a leadership role for the HRM Chapter in combination with other team leaders. This campaign takes place on the Mother’s Day Weekend in May on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at different location across the city, including different church and volunteer organizations, as well as mall sites. The money raised from this fundraiser is divided equally between client services and research. For more information please contact Monica and Kathy.
Contact Name: Monica Jordon and Kathy Hammer
Phone Number: 468-8230 or 462-3374
Email: Monica.jordan@mssociety.ca or kathy_hammer1234@hotmail.com

Job Title: Drop In Volunteer
Job Description:

The Drop In Club (Run by The Social, Cultural, Recreational Inclusion (SCRI) Society) is a service for youth and young adults, 6 days a week, at St. James Anglican Church Hall (2668 Joseph Howe Drive, at the Armdale roundabout). Our members have intellectual disabilities, special needs, or difficulties with learning and communication. We get together to socialize and have fun. Our volunteers help set up our activity centres each day (Wii, movies, crafts, music, costume & more), and make sure our members are welcomed and engaged. Drop-in times are afternoons & evenings, and we are looking for volunteers who can commit to a regular session once a week. Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector check is required.

Contact Name:Audrey Samson
Phone Number: 455-0597

Email:theclubmembers@gmail.com

Job Title: Oxfam Canada Events and Fundraising Champions

Job Description: Organize and implement an Oxfam Canada learning and fundraising event of your choice. Orientation and training provided. Depending on your skills and interests, choices include:  

-Promoting Oxfam Unwrapped, our alternative gift-giving program, at markets and community events and through local media

-Hosting a Hungry for Change event-a fast, hunger banquet or dinner with proceeds for Oxfam Canada

-Coordinating an OxJam, an Oxfam Canada music fundraiser

Contact Name: janet.rhymes@oxfam.ca

Phone Number: 902-483-8584

E-mail: janet.rhymes@oxfam.ca

Job Title: Oxfam Canada Promotions Champions

Job Description: Identify and mobilize opportunities to raise awareness of Oxfam Canada’s work and engage individuals as members. Orientation and training provided. Depending on your skills and interest, this may include:

-Staffing information and membership tables at local events

-Maintaining and feeding notices to information lists, newsletters, media and other communication vehicles

Contact Name: janet.rhymes@oxfam.ca

Contact Phone Number: 902-483-8584

Contact E-mail Address: janet.rhymes@oxfam.ca

Job Title: Oxfam Canada Engagement and Education Champions

Job Description: Coordinate and deliver engaging and informative presentations about the work of Oxfam Canada—humanitarian relief, food security, climate change and women’s rights. Orientation and training provided. Audiences may include junior high and high school classrooms and student groups, service organizations and workplaces.

Contact Name: janet.rhymes@oxfam.ca

Contact Phone Number: 902-483-8584

Contact E-mail Address: janet.rhymes@oxfam.ca

Job Title: Van Driver

Job Description: We are looking for a volunteer with a valid drivers licence who can contribute one day a week in the afternoon to help drive members to and from the luncheon service at Spencer House. Access to your own vehicle is not required. A complimentary lunch will be provided.

Contact Name: Shona Bracken

Phone: (902) 421 6131

E-mail: spencerhousehalifax@gmail.com

Website: www.spencerhouse.ca

Job Title: Kitchen Helpers

Job Description: We are looking for volunteers who could contribute one day a week in the afternoons to help serve meals to local Seniors in our community kitchen.

Contact Name: Shona Bracken

Phone: (902) 421 6131

E-mail: spencerhousehalifax@gmail.com

Website: www.spencerhouse.ca

Job Title: Living Charity Volunteer
Job Description:

Living Charity is a two-week volunteer service program -- an opportunity for you to participate in the mission of charity to those in need. Along with Sisters, you’ll have opportunities for hands-on experience of service, for reflection on justice and strategies for change, and for living and praying together.
Experiences include working with women and children, seniors and community centres.

Contact Name: Sister Evelyn Williams

Phone Number: 852-4212

Email: ewilliams@setonspiritualityctr.ca

Website:www.setonspiritualityctr.ca/volunteer 

Job Title: Mission to Seafarers Volunteers
Job Description:

The Mission to Seafarers in Halifax is a not for profit agency caring for merchant seafarers from all over the world visiting the port of Halifax. We offer: Ship visiting opportunities A welcome centre where we facilitate communication with loved ones who are far away Counseling Transport   Volunteers are trained to make ship visits or to work in the centre where we operate a small gift shop and offer telephone and internet services. We work around your comfort level regarding tasks. Expectations are a 4 hour shift each 7 days.

Contact Name: Maggie Whittingham-Lamont

Phone Number: 456-7029
Email: magwhitt@ns.sympatico.ca

Job Title: Transportation Program
Job Description:

Volunteers provide door-to-door drives for seniors and adults with disabilities. Clients may request a drive to get to a medical appointment, run errands, or attend social outings. Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and have access to a reliable vehicle. VON provides reimbursement for mileage expenses.  This is a great way to give back to the community.

Contact Name: Connie VanBerkel

Phone Number:455-6653
Email: Connie.Vanberkel@von.ca

Job Title: Volunteer Visiting Program
Job Description:

Volunteers visit an isolated senior or an adult with a disability on a regular basis to provide friendship. Volunteers are matched after the needs and interests of the client are assessed. Volunteering with this program is a wonderful way to provide support and companionship to someone in need.

Contact Name: Connie VanBerkel

Phone Number:455-6653
Email: Connie.Vanberkel@von.ca

Job Title: Canadian Blood Services Clinic Volunteer
Job Description:

Responsible for creating a positive, welcoming and comfortable donor experience that promotes donor satisfaction and retention at all Canadian Blood Services donor clinics. By providing donors with great customer service, a welcoming environment and updates on programs within Canadian Blood Services, donors will continue to donate ensuring we will be able to reach collection targets and ultimately assist the millions of Canadians who will need blood or blood products in their lifetime.

Contact Name: Tracy Ross

Phone Number: 902-474-8237
Email: tracy.ross@blood.ca

Job Title: Candian Blood Services Public Awareness Volunteer
Job Description: Support Canadian Blood Services initiatives, participate in local events, promote community awareness regarding Canadian Blood Services projects and assist with donor recruitment. Provide information about Canadian Blood Services and the importance of donating blood, volunteers are able to raise awareness to community members, friends and networks on the impact by Canadian Blood Services can have on lives of Canadians through blood donation and other programs.

Contact Name: Tracy Ross

Phone Number: 902-474-8237
Email: tracy.ross@blood.ca

Job Title: Service Centre Assistant Volunteer
Job Description: It is a leadership position which requires a passion for helping others, an interest in learning and a clear understanding of outstanding customer service. Duties include respond to general inquiries via telephone/walk-in clients, Greet and respond to the needs and inquiries of walk-in clients, Assist with HELP Equipment loans/PFD Loans, To encourage clients to assist the Red Cross by making a financial donation, Provide receipts to donors for financial donations/FA course payments/Purchase of FA supplies
Clerical assistance as needed, Support Fund Development initiatives by providing clients with the opportunity to support the Red Cross fund raising activities. Minimum of 4 hours per week during regular working hours Monday to Friday.

Contact Name: Hilda Gmyz
Phone Number: 902-424-1474
Email: hilda.gmyz@redcross.ca