Archived Opportunities

These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization). Please note that these opportunities are only presented for interest – to give volunteers and site visitors an opportunity to see the types of positions offered by organizations.

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.

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.

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.

Hope Engagement Lead - CIBC Run for the Cure Event

Organization: Canadian Cancer Society
Category: Health / Medical
Description:

The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run. It is the largest single-day, volunteer-led event in Canada in support of the breast cancer cause.

This year’s event will be taking place on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

COMMITTEE MEMBER OVERVIEW You are passionate about the breast cancer cause, well-connected in your community, and enjoy event planning. The ideal candidate for this volunteer role has a positive attitude, communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong sense of self-motivation and time management.

Knowledge and/or experience in any of the following responsibilities is considered an asset.

As the volunteer Hope Engagement Lead, you will be responsible for:

Developing a Participant of Hope outreach strategy to increase participation.
Creating a meaningful and memorable event experience for Participants of Hope
Designing a fun, engaging, and inclusive Hope Lounge, in collaboration with the Run Day Experience Lead and Corporate Outreach Lead.
Communicating with registered Participants of Hope throughout the event season.
Identifying Participant of Hope storytellers and/or spokespeople.
Connecting with the Metastatic Breast Cancer (mBC) Team in your local community

Participants of Hope include breast cancer survivors, people living with breast cancer, people living with metastatic breast cancer (mBC), and those who carry a genetic risk for the disease (BRCA1 or BRCA2).

TIME COMMITMENT

This is a 6-month commitment (May through October).
Attending local committee meetings (generally bi-weekly to monthly).
Independent role work/responsibilities (approx. 2-4 hours per month).
Must be available over the event weekend (September 30 & October 1).

Join the CIBC Run for the Cure today and help make a real difference for all Canadians impacted by breast cancer.

Must be 18+ to apply and complete the Canadian Cancer Society code of conduct.

Community Outreach Lead - CIBC Run for the Cure Event

Organization: Canadian Cancer Society
Category: Health / Medical
Description:

The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run. It is the largest single-day, volunteer-led event in Canada in support of the breast cancer cause.

This year’s event will be taking place on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

COMMITTEE MEMBER OVERVIEW

You are passionate about the breast cancer cause, well-connected in your community, and enjoy event planning. The ideal candidate for this volunteer role has a positive attitude, communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong sense of self-motivation and time management.

Knowledge and/or experience in any of the following responsibilities is considered an asset.

As the volunteer Community Outreach Lead, you will be responsible for:

Creating a community and corporate outreach strategy, in collaboration with the Corporate Outreach Lead.
Connecting with your community (community groups, friends and family, local outreach booths) and invite them to get registered with the CIBC Run for the Cure.
Identifying local events happening in your community where you can represent CCS and promote the CIBC Run for the Cure.

TIME COMMITMENT

This is a 6 month commitment (May through October)
Attend local committee meetings (generally bi-weekly to monthly)
Independent role work/responsibilities (approx. 2-4 hours per month)
Must be available over the event weekend (September 30 & October 1)

Join the CIBC Run for the Cure today and help make a real difference for all Canadians impacted by breast cancer.

Must be 18+ to apply and complete the Canadian Cancer Society code of conduct

Corporate Engagement Lead - CIBC Run for the Cure Event

Organization: Canadian Cancer Society
Category: Health / Medical
Description:

The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run. It is the largest single-day, volunteer-led event in Canada in support of the breast cancer cause.

This year’s event will be taking place on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

COMMITTEE MEMBER OVERVIEW

Knowledge and/or experience in any of the following responsibilities is considered an asset.

As the volunteer Corporate Outreach Lead, you will be responsible for:

Creating a community and corporate outreach strategy, in collaboration with the Community Outreach Lead.
Contacting local businesses and invite them to get involved with the CIBC Run for the Cure.
Securing local gift-in-kind and monetary sponsors.

TIME COMMITMENT

This is a 6-month commitment (May through October).
Attending local committee meetings (generally bi-weekly to monthly).
Independent role work/responsibilities (approx. 2-4 hours per month).
Must be available over the event weekend (September 30 & October 1).

Join the CIBC Run for the Cure today and help make a real difference for all Canadians impacted by breast cancer.

Must be 18+ to apply and complete the Canadian Cancer Society code of conduct

Volunteer Engagement Lead - CIBC Run for the Cure Event

Organization: Canadian Cancer Society
Category: Health / Medical
Description:

The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5k or 1k walk or run. It is the largest single-day, volunteer-led event in Canada in support of the breast cancer cause.

This year’s event will be taking place on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

COMMITTEE MEMBER OVERVIEW

Knowledge and/or experience in any of the following responsibilities is considered an asset.

As thevolunteer Volunteer Engagement Lead, you will be responsible for:

Working alongside all committee leads determining volunteer requirements for event day.
Supporting Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator to determine potential ways to recruit event day volunteers.
Supporting Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator to actively promote the volunteer needs within your community.
Contacting all potential volunteers and scheduling them accordingly.
Managing volunteer check in for set-up and event day.
Overseeing all event day volunteers on event day.

TIME COMMITMENT

This is a 6-month commitment (May through October).
Attending local committee meetings (generally bi-weekly to monthly).
Independent role work/responsibilities (approx. 2-4 hours per month with increased workload August & September).
Must be available over the event weekend (September 30 & October 1).

Join the CIBC Run for the Cure today and help make a real difference for all Canadians impacted by breast cancer.

Must be 18+ to apply and complete the Canadian Cancer Society code of conduct.

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!