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.  

Volunteer Local Chapter Coordinator - St. John's

Organization: The Shoebox Project for Women
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: ARE YOU...

• A leader with strong project management skills?

• Excited to build partnerships and develop community connections?

• Devoted to giving the time and effort required to drive lasting change?

DO YOU...

• Enjoy using your leadership skills to support a cause with passion?

• Search for ways to use your spare time meaningfully for your community?

• Value building relationships and networks with like-minded people?

• Embrace gaining life experiences?

• Want to feel good about your contribution while having FUN?!

What is a Local Chapter?

A  Local Chapter is a branch of The Shoebox Project led entirely by volunteers.

On behalf of, and supported by, a trusted national registered charity, Local Chapters collect gifts and essentials from members of the community and distribute them through shelters and agencies to local women experiencing or at-risk-of homelessness.

What Does a Local Coordinator Do?

A Local Coordinator determines a Chapter's goals based on the needs of local shelters and community agencies.

They lead and execute seasonal gift drives by recruiting local volunteers to help.

Chapters educate and build awareness of The Shoebox Project and our mission.

They encourage the community to support the Chapter's goals through Shoebox gifts, monetary donations and kind messages.

View full details about this role and to apply, please visit our volunteer page and apply! https://www.shoeboxproject.ca/volunteer/lead-an-existing-chapter

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. 

After Stroke Peer Support Volunteer

Organization: March of Dimes Canada
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: Calling all stroke survivors in Newfoundland! We are looking for 1:1 peer support volunteers across the province to volunteer in local hospitals. The After Stroke Peer Volunteer Program connects new stroke survivors or caregivers with peer volunteers who are stroke survivors or caregivers. The volunteers who support the program have a lived experience of the effects of a stroke, and utilize their experience to provide hope, encouragement, and emotional support to people who are beginning the recovery process. Tasks and Responsibilities  

• Initiate and lead one-to-one conversations with patients in a respectful, calm, and supportive manner
• Encourage patients to participate and engage in conversation
• Share their stroke journey and provide hope and encouragement
• Respect the nature and extent to which patients engage
• Record and report volunteer hours and number visits to MODC Volunteer Engagement coordinator monthly
• Report any urgent concerns regarding the patient’s that arise during the visit (emotional and physical health) to hospital unit staff and MODC Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
• Will debrief with Volunteer Engagement Coordinator on a regular basis or when needed
• Introduce MODC After Stroke personalized case management program and community-based peer support programs
• Utilize the resource "Your Stroke Journey" by the Heart and Stroke foundation of Canada to stimulate conversation
• More details specific to the task are explained in the volunteer training manual

Time Commitment:  2-3 hours per week. Length of Term:  Minimum 1-year commitment Location:  Newfoundland & Labrador Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills (preferred)
• Reliable (required)
• Self-directed; able to work independently (required)
• Able to follow direction (required)
• Able to demonstrate a positive attitude (required)
• Be aware of the boundaries of your role and use supervision to clarify when uncertainties arise (required)
• Respects and values, cultural diversities, the opinions, and ideas of others (required)
• Ability to demonstrate, inform, and share your knowledge based on your lived experience and by using evidence informed document “Your Stroke Journey” with the new stroke survivors and their families about stroke (required)
• Must be over 18 years of age
• Must be a stroke survivor (12 months minimum since stroke occurred) or a caregiver for someone who has had a stroke (required)

Benefits of the Position  

• Opportunity to receive training from MODC
• Gain experience and develop greater understanding of stroke rehabilitation
• Opportunity to have a positive impact on those who have been affected by stroke
• Opportunity to develop and strengthen your communication skills
• Participate as a valued volunteer of March of Dimes Canada and of assigned hospital

Screening Level:  High – Working directly with vulnerable sectors of the population

After Stroke Peer Support Volunteer

Organization: March of Dimes Canada
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers 18+
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead one-to-one conversations with patients in a respectful, calm, and supportive manner
• Encourage patients to participate and engage in conversation
• Share their stroke journey and provide hope and encouragement
• Respect the nature and extent to which patients engage
• Record and report volunteer hours and number visits to MODC Volunteer Engagement coordinator monthly
• Report any urgent concerns regarding the patient’s that arise during the visit (emotional and physical health) to hospital unit staff and MODC Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
• Will debrief with Volunteer Engagement Coordinator on a regular basis or when needed
• Introduce MODC After Stroke personalized case management program and community-based peer support programs
• Utilize the resource 'Your Stroke Journey' by the Heart and Stroke foundation of Canada to stimulate conversation
• More details specific to the task are explained in the volunteer training manual

Knowledge, Skills and Experience