Archived Opportunities

Wild Outside Program Participant

Organization: WILD Outside St. John's (Canadian Wildlife Federation)
Category: Environmental Improvement
Description: WILD Outside is a national conservation-based youth leadership program designed for youth ages 15 to 18. By participating in this immersive program, young Canadians will experience opportunities for personal growth while developing and encouraging their own “conservation ethic”. Learning from CWF facilitators alongside their peers, youth who join the WILD Outside program will connect with other local participants in the planning and delivery of community-based action projects in their own community.

Calling all youth ages 15-29: Learn to Teach Someone 1-on-1

Organization: Youth Empowering Parents
Category: Education / Training / Teaching
Description: A free virtual summer program for students who want to gain leadership skills, enhance their communication abilities, learn to be more persuasive, receive valuable experience for post-secondary applications, and get volunteer hours.   This program has been provided to over 300 post-secondary students at York University enrolled in Teachers College. We’ve adapted it for all interested youth (ages 15+)!   Program dates: July 4th to September 2nd   Here’s what you will do:   You will meet with our team on Zoom and get trained on how to teach. You will teach at least 2 people (e.g. an adult, a senior in your neighbourhood) a skill you have, once or twice a week. It could be technology skills, English skills or something else. You will continue to meet with our team on Zoom 2-3 times a week. You’ll talk about your successes and challenges, and learn new skills.   The program is run by a subject-matter expert who has trained over 5,000 students to become amazing elementary and high school teachers. He has taught at York University, University of Toronto, and several US universities (e.g. UConn, Drake University).   Here’s what you will learn:   How to give clear & step-by-step instructions; Techniques for patience when dealing with challenging situations; Picking the right words to communicate things clearly and concisely; Changing your instruction style for people who learn in different ways; Creating your own lesson plans; Learning different ways you can evaluate if someone is learning what you’re teaching them; and Customized feedback, depending on your specific needs   Here’s how you will benefit:   Get lots of volunteer hours (over 100+ hours); Get a reference letter for a job, scholarship, or a post-secondary / teachers college application; Get a certificate and a LinkedIn recommendation upon successful completion of the program; Get real-life experience teaching someone (1-on-1 or in small groups); Improve communication, problem-solving, creativity and integrative-thinking skills; and Learn what University students are learning, for free.     Complete this form to tell us a little bit about yourself: https://bit.ly/35EdIoa

Join ClimateScience as a Community Coordinator! [Remote]

Organization: ClimateScience
Category: Environmental Improvement
Description: WHAT DO WE DO? ClimateScience aims to empower people to make real long-term solutions to climate change actionable through climate education. We hope our way of covering solutions makes people excited to contribute to clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and other global-scale sustainability issues – beyond reusing their plastic bags. We believe education is the most powerful tool in the fight against climate change. POSITION Help fight against climate change by joining our team at ClimateScience! As a Community Coordinator, you would help recruit people to be a part of our team, actively participate in meetings and events, form partnerships with schools and organizations, and learn more about climate change through our website. You have the chance to gain new experiences and connections, opportunities to earn leadership positions, build your resume, and acquire skills, all while being part of a fun community! Community Coordinators must be interested in learning more about climate change and passionate about bringing climate education into their own communities, and a flexible schedule would be a bonus. The position is entirely online. If you want to find out more about ClimateScience, please check out our website at climatescience.org! INFORMATION Our organization is generally oriented towards youth education. Open to anyone between 14-25 years. Minimum 3-5 hours per week (more for leadership positions!). Must be willing to commit for a minimum of 6 months. Entirely remote. Should be eager to learn, passionate about climate change, sense of responsibility and accountability, networking and communication skills are a plus! RESPONSIBILITIES Recruit people to join ClimateScience Canada. Attend weekly meetings with other members of the team. Will work within their community to create and implement long-term projects that help address climate change on a local level. Can include: research, outreach, document writing, skill-building. Promote ClimateScience content on social media. Learn about climate change and participate in climate education events. Plan, organize, and manage online and in-person events. APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/7ZkfZgEe486vakhu9

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CROSS-COUNTRY SERIES FOR SCHOOLS

Organization: Newfoundland & Labrador Athletics Association
Category: Sports and Recreation
Description: Do you need volunteer hours, or an excuse to get out of the house on a Saturday morning? Volunteering with NLAA is a fun way to earn your volunteer hours, while learning new skills, meeting new people, and giving back to the community. No previous experience necessary. The Newfoundland and Labrador Athletics Association (NLAA) is the sole governing body in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador for the sport of Athletics. We organize events for Cross-Country, Track & Field, and Road Races for people of all ages and athletic abilities.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2022

All of these events will take place at Bowring Park, St. John's, NL

Saturday, September 17th - Cross-Country Meet #1 Saturday, September 24th - Cross-Country Meet #2 Saturday, October 1st - Cross-Country Meet #3 Saturday, October 21st - Cross-Country Championship Some of the tasks we need volunteers for are: Bib number pickup Course Set up/take down Marshalling Handing out medals Directing athletes and spectators entering the park towards the course Crowd Control Course sweeper - Following the last runner so one gets left behind If you, or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please contact Nikita Gosse at nlaaoffice@gmail.com

Join ClimateScience as a Community Coordinator!

Organization: ClimateScience
Category: Environmental Improvement
Description: WHAT DO WE DO? ClimateScience aims to empower people to make real long-term solutions to climate change actionable through climate education. We hope our way of covering solutions makes people excited to contribute to clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and other global-scale sustainability issues – beyond reusing their plastic bags. We believe education is the most powerful tool in the fight against climate change. POSITION Help fight against climate change by joining our team at ClimateScience! As a Community Coordinator, you would help recruit people to be a part of our team, actively participate in meetings and events, form partnerships with schools and organizations, and learn more about climate change through our website. You have the chance to gain new experiences and connections, opportunities to earn leadership positions, build your resume, and acquire skills, all while being part of a fun community! Community Coordinators must be interested in learning more about climate change and passionate about bringing climate education into their own communities, and a flexible schedule would be a bonus. The position is entirely online. If you want to find out more about ClimateScience, please check out our website at climatescience.org! INFORMATION Minimum 3-5 hours per week (more for leadership positions!), Must be willing to commit for at least 6 months, Entirely remote, Should be eager to learn, passionate about climate change, sense of responsibility and accountability, networking and communication skills are a plus! RESPONSIBILITIES Recruit people to join ClimateScience Canada, Will work within their community to create and implement long-term projects that help address climate change on a local level (Can include: Research, Outreach, Document writing, Skill-building), Promote ClimateScience content on social media, Learn about climate change and participate in climate education events. APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/7ZkfZgEe486vakhu9

Mummers Festival 2022 Volunteers Needed!

Organization: Mummers Festival
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: We are recruiting volunteers for our 2022 season! The Mummers Festival hosts a series of events and workshops all leading up to the Mummers Parade. The 14th Annual Mummers Festival will run November 26th to December 10th. We need volunteers for tasks starting in early November, through Parade Day, December 10th (backup date December 11th). For more information, check out https://www.mummersfestival.ca/volunteer.

Second Harvest Volunteer Information Session

Organization: Second Harvest
Category: Education / Training / Teaching
Description: Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and is a global thought leader on perishable food redistribution. We operate at the intersection of hunger relief and environmental protection, tackling food loss and waste through food redistribution, research, awareness, and education, continually innovating, and collaborating to ensure a more sustainable planet. We work with thousands of food businesses from across the supply chain utilizing logistics and technology to reduce the amount of edible food going to waste, thereby diverting unnecessary greenhouse gases from entering the environment. Empower yourself to make a positive impact! Join us online on Saturday March 4 at 10:00 AM NST for an information session to find out more about @SecondHarvestCA, our work in Newfoundland and Labrador, and how you can get involved with current and upcoming volunteer opportunities. Register for the session here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/964e48f6-0f89-44db-aba4-47f6f2075916@fe68baa9-09b6-4915-9a5f-237bd62cfa59 If you are interested in the session but are unable to attend, please email jwarkentin@secondharvest.ca to receive a copy of the presentation. We look forward to seeing you online!

Volunteers Wanted for BMO Walk So Kids Can Talk Supporting Kids Help Phone

Organization: Kids Help Phone.ca
Category: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Description: We are currently seeking event day volunteer support for our upcoming BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk, in 17 communities across Canada. BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk is a 5 km, family friendly event that takes place on Sunday, May 7,2023 ! Support youth mental health and well-being in your community by volunteering on event day. At Kids Help Phone, we are grateful to our committed and courageous volunteers, who are essential to achieving our mission – ensuring every young person has the support they need, in the way they need it most. Volunteer Roles: This is a one day volunteer event on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Volunteers will be needed for approximately 8 hours on the day of the event. A 1 hour mandatory training session before the event will also be required.  Please see below the available Please use this link to apply: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=AdehSEnUIUSyyAij5a29face0tR0tr5LhFxSBfKfRFlUOTM5T0tXM1RIQ1RCN1I1NFExUklLOEZBViQlQCN0PWcu volunteer roles. Logistics Volunteer: Working alongside Kids Help Phone staff, this role will ensure all site logistics are in place and ready to go. This will include helping with set up and tear down. People helping in this role will still be able to do the Walk if they choose to do so. Event Experience Volunteer:  Monitor checkpoints along the route and the start and finish line; cheering, entertaining, motivating and providing assistance for Walkers. People helping in this role will not be able to do the Walk. Food & Beverage Volunteer: Organize onsite food and beverage distribution and ensure all health and safety protocols are being followed. These volunteers will be required to wear gloves and masks when handling food. People helping in this role will not be able to do the Walk. Guest Services Volunteer:   This role is a key function at a Walk site. You will collect fundraising monies, review pledge form information, and answer general questions. You will be required to attend a 30-minute training session 3-4 days before the Walk. People helping in this role will still be able to do the Walk if they choose to do so.