Archived Opportunities

St. John's - Mount Pearl MS Walk- Event Day Volunteer

Organization: MS Canada
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: The 2023 St. John's - Mount Pearl MS Walk is taking place Sunday May 28th 11:00am at Reid Community Centre in Mount Pearl! The MS Walk is a community-driven event for people living with or affected by Multiple Sclerosis as well as those who want to support our vision of creating a world free of MS. Tens of thousands of Canadians come together in their communities every May to participate, fundraise and volunteer in MS Walk to help find the cause and cure for this disease. These events would not be possible without the support of hundreds of dedicated volunteers given their time. There are various areas where volunteer help is needed to ensure that this event runs smoothly and participants have a great experience while they are walking to raise critical funds to support those effected by MS. Site Set Up/Wrap Up Crew: Unloading supplies and equipment Helping set up/tear down tents, tables, chairs, banner & signs Decorating and tidying the site, clean up post event Check In Greeter: Manage check in line ups, welcoming and directing participants Check in: Provide event info to participants and answer any questions Making a donation ask to participants who have not yet donated Route Marshall: Help set up directional signage along route Alert participants of heavy traffic areas, hazards or changes on the route If needed, alert traffic that participants are crossing intersections. Route Marshalls should not attempt to stop oncoming traffic Cheer on participants Photographers and Assistants: Take photos of teams and participants at the start/finish line Capture general images of event participants and volunteers Encourage participants and teams to have their photos taken Help control line ups and sort through team name signs Food & Beverage: Set up food, beverage and supplies, restocking and cleaning away litter Help to clean up after event Kids Activity Area:  Ensuring the kids have a memorable experience by interacting with them and facilitating games and activities Start/Finish Line Cheer Squad: Cheer participants as they head out on the route and as they return Volunteer Check-in:  When volunteers arrive, check off name on volunteer attendance list Make sure that everyone has completed a volunteer information form Hand out volunteer t-shirt, name tag and student letter Provide volunteer with their assignment and direct them to the designated area Interested? Here’s what we’re looking for:  Energizing and Positive Attitude. A friendly face helps create a fun atmosphere! Passion for supporting the MS Community and funding MS research Self-motivated and reliable; able to fulfill duties on time Previous experience managing people is considered an asset Why Volunteer?   Gain valuable experience and skills by supporting the organization of a well-recognized signature event while working with experienced organizing team members and comprehensive resources Contribute your time to an important cause and see your impact on the organization Obtain a reference letter Build a strong network and connect with the MS community Sign up to volunteer today and help create positive change! For more detailed information please contact: Stacy McLellan stacy.mclellan@mscanada.ca Or Visit our Volunteer Website to view all the role descriptions & shifts and sign up directly. MS Canada is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Our aim is to ensure that all those interested in joining our team are given equal opportunity and that our organization is representative of all sections of society. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. We are committed to accommodating applicants’ needs throughout the selection process. Please contact volunteer@mssociety.ca should you need accommodation. To learn more about MS Canada and the great work that we do, we encourage you to visit www.mssociety.ca.  

ONLINE/REMOTE Community Engagement and Research Volunteer

Organization: GLOCAL Foundation of Canada
Category: Communications / Marketing / Media
Description: GLOCAL Foundation of Canada (www.glocalfoundation.ca) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization striving to empower residents in Canada to integrate a solid, creative domestic engagement with a nuanced global understanding in politics, business, academics, and philanthropy. We aim to provide innovative programs and cross-sectoral resources to encourage residents in Canada to be civically aware and democratically engaged. Our team is composed of staff, consultants, advisors, and volunteers from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds who dedicate themselves in having Canadians' voices heard and understood. Scope of the responsibilities: Work closely with GLOCAL Research Analysts and supervisors to gather, enter, and analyse data on political representatives at the municipal level. Conduct research and understand the political environment of the province. This includes but is not limited to research on local issues, provincial policy concerns, and regional politics. Provide support in GLOCAL's social media engagement, create infographics, and produce short videos on social causes. Assist in community engagement and outreach at the local level. Successful applicants will have the following qualifications: Good oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. A passion for creative writing, community engagement and partnerships development. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel. Strong intercultural understanding. Ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced, flexible environment. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability. The successful candidate will volunteer with the executive team of the Foundation. Ongoing support will be offered to ensure holistic development of the volunteer in capacities relevant to the position. A weekly meeting will be scheduled for the volunteer to receive support and direction, as well as targeted opportunities and guidance for personal growth and development, such as future career planning. We aim to make this a comprehensive learning experience for the volunteers.

ONLINE/REMOTE All You Can Volunteer with Family and Friends: Digital Civic Engagement for Youths and CANConnect Micro-grants for Immigrant and Refugee Youths

Organization: GLOCAL Foundation of Canada
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: GLOCAL Foundation of Canada (www.glocalfoundation.ca) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization striving to empower residents in Canada to integrate a solid, creative domestic engagement with a nuanced global understanding in politics, business, academics, and philanthropy. Funded in part by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), GLOCAL Foundation of Canada is thrilled to announce two exciting youth programs: 1. National Youth Service Network Program (NYSN): Our new and innovative ONLINE VOLUNTEERING program enables Canadian youth to engage in remote volunteering with 500+ peers nationwide, at their own pace. Check this link for more details and the application form: https://forms.gle/wQmHjTF9kp5PZxFn7 2. CANConnect Diversity Micro-grants for Immigrant Youth and Refugee Youth: Specifically designed for Immigrant Youth and Refugee Youth, the grants provide opportunities to design and produce research, short videos, or digital projects that promote civic engagement in Canada. For the year 2023-2024, we will be administering 100 grants to support 100 individual or group projects. (up to $5,000 grants) Check this link for more details and the application form: https://forms.gle/yBACzo7ZcC4iewuE6 Additionally, you can visit our website at www.glocalfoundation.ca for further information, including program details, application forms, and testimonials.

Empathy Squad *VIRTUAL* Audio Storytelling and Podcasting (Winter 2024)

Organization: FIXT POINT Arts & Media
Category: Heritage / Museums
Description: Gather Oral Histories to Foster Empathy and Build your Podcasting Skills. The Empathy Squad is a hands-on, experiential-service-learning opportunity for diverse youth from across Canada aimed at creating meaningful connections and increasing understanding of one another through public engagement, facilitated conversations, active listening and presentation, aimed at capturing and preserving our country's collective community memory for generations to come.  The Empathy Squad program is made possible by the Canada Service Corps.    As a participant, you will:  ✅ Acquire the knowledge and practical skills needed to produce high-quality audio stories: interviewing and recording techniques, audio-editing, narrative shaping, and sound design;  ✅ Volunteer in service of your community, learn about what’s important to them through active listening and help foster empathy for their lived experiences;  ✅ Experience hands-on learning alongside fellow future leaders and from industry professionals across the country.    Program Expectations:  Have access to strong internet connection and a laptop available on which you can download and install: Slack (Mac OS / Windows OS), Descript (find system requirements here), Google Chrome, Zoom;  Attend scheduled Zoom sessions that consist of live demonstrations, instructional videos and feedback sharing from facilitators, Guest Artists and peers;  Apply learnings by conducting interviews, using audio recording equipment, and completing assignments using audio-editing software, Descript;  Engage with facilitators and peers using program communication platforms (Slack, Zoom, provided Empathy Squad email address);  Commit 10-12 hours a week, including scheduled Zoom sessions and work in your own time.    Application Process and Timeline: Interested volunteer are asked to fill out an application form here: https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply NOTE: Applications for Cohorts 15 & 16 are now closed. Cohorts 17 & 18 will run simultaneously from January to March 2024. Applications for Cohorts 17 & 18 will remain open until further notice! As a program funded by the Canada Service Corps, applicants must be aged 18 to 30 years at the start of the program, and reside in Canada for the duration of the program.  Applications are open to individuals across the country.  The training component is delivered virtually in pre-scheduled and synchronous sessions via Zoom.  Fill out our application form and find the full program schedule for Cohorts 17&18 here: https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply     About FiXT POiNT Arts and Media:  FIXT POINT is a Toronto-based arts & media company with national reach. Our mandate is to inspire audiences and artists to imagine change, and our mission is to promote local culture and preserve local heritage through the telling of tales across multiple platforms. We endeavour to be leaders in public engagement, embedding training and outreach into our process of creation and dissemination. FIXT POINT was founded in 2006 and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 2011.  To date, we’ve interviewed over 3,000 Canadians from every province and territory in almost 200 communities in our storymobiles (mobile recording studio on wheels); edited and posted hundreds of oral histories on our storymap; produced two seasons of a TV/web series for TVO; and, most recently, we were awarded Touring Artist of the Year from the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA).  The Tale of a Town Story Map (http://www.thetaleofatown.com)  TVO Series (https://tvo.org/programs/main-street-ontario)  Learn more at www.fixtpoint.com. 

Planning Committee Volunteer - BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk in Support of Kids Help Phone

Organization: Kids Help Phone NL
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: We are currently seeking volunteer committee support for Kids Help Phone’s national fundraising event, BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk, in St. John's. Support youth mental health and well-being in your community and across Canada, by volunteering as an event committee member for Kids Help Phone. About Kids Help Phone Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only free, 24/7, confidential e-mental health service offering support in English and French to young people through phone, text and online resources. Right now, youth in Canada are in crisis. One that affects us all. Help should not be hard to find. Young people can truly thrive when they’re able to express how they’re feeling – and get the support they need without judgment. 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.    Why Join an Event Planning Committee Volunteering your time to support the fundraising efforts of Kids Help Phone is both rewarding and creates a lasting impact on youth mental health across all of our communities.   If you’re interested in any of the following roles, our event committee may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.   Event Committee Member Roles: Committee Chair: Are you a natural leader and motivator? Help oversee the committee to ensure the success of the event in all capacities.   Secretary: Attention to detail and organization are the key to keeping everyone on task and creating the best event experience for all event day participants, sponsors and volunteers.   Volunteer Lead: Help recruit and train the event day volunteers, to ensure they are set up for success.   Logistics Lead: Working alongside Kids Help Phone staff, this role will ensure all site logistics are in place and ready to go, this may include necessities such as tents, tables, stage, supplies, route markers, etc. Walk Route Lead: Identify the best walking route, while considering safety and ease of access. You will need to trouble shoot and address any route challenges that may occur, while ensuring all applicable permits and codes are attained and followed (along with the support of Kids Help Phone staff). Food & Beverage Lead: Organize onsite food and beverage distribution at the event and ensure all health and safety permits, codes and licenses are attained and followed. (I.e. Covid protocols). Sponsorship and Recognition Lead: Raising funds for Kids Help Phone’s 24/7 e-mental health services is the overall goal of our fundraising events. Help us stay open and accessible by leading the committee in sponsorship and participant recruitment efforts. Help to ensure our participants and sponsors feel supported and appreciated the whole way through, by staying connected with them, providing tips and celebrating their successes. Promotion and Recruitment Lead: Spread the word! Share details about the event by posting on community websites, social media pages, contributing to community partners and sponsors intranets or internal newsletters, working with local influencers and sourcing local media support.  Don’t forget about word of mouth!   Youth Representative: Creating a meaningful event for our youth audience is essential. As a youth facing organization, the Youth Representative will bring the perspective we need, in order to ensure everyone is represented in our event planning and execution efforts. Of course, we will also ask you to help recruit other young people to participate too!   Contact Us For more information on Kids Help Phone, BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk and event planning committee opportunities, please fill out the form here.   Thank you for your consideration!

Volunteer Shuttle Van Driver - Daffodil Place Lodge

Organization: Canadian Cancer Society
Category: Health / Medical
Description: Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) Lodges provide a supportive environment for people with cancer and their adult companions.  The Lodge is located near the cancer treatment centre in St. John’s. As a volunteer driver at the Lodge you have an essential role in creating a home away from home for the clients and their families. You have a positive impact on the quality and enhancement of life for people affected by cancer. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING promoting a social and caring atmosphere in the lodge and shuttle van, focusing attention and time on lodge guests; maintain a regular schedule, leaving Lodge 30 minutes prior to each appointment; ensuring clients and guests get to their appointments on time; Helping with mobility aids and getting guests to appointments safely, providing additional assistance if required; Referring any client safety or medical issues to the lodge coordinator or manager, and reporting to the lodge coordinator or manager at the end of shift to ensure all clients have returned; Maintaining communication while off-site by using the driver’s cell phone when it is safe and appropriate to do so – not while driving Ensuring the van is clean and has gas before and after use, and completing the inspection checklist, noting any issues and reporting damage to the lodge manager immediately Following all COVID guidelines as set out by the Lodge WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Friendly and outgoing; comfortable working with a variety of people Experienced driver with a valid class 5 license and a safe driving record with 3 or fewer demerit points and an acceptable driving record Willing to have a criminal records check and regular driver checks completed Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, safely and appropriately Good communication skills with clear voice; compassionate and patient OUR INVESTMENT CCS Volunteer and Support Program orientation and ongoing training Lodge and role specific orientation and ongoing training Ongoing updates and support from Staff Partner in Volunteer Experience Volunteer handbook and modules All vehicles are equipped with plexiglass to ensure a safer environment for both the driver and client YOUR COMMITMENT As this is an important leadership volunteer position, we ask that you dedicate 6 months to this role. TO APPLY Please visit us at cancervolunteer.ca to apply.