Archived Opportunities

Meals on Wheels - Driver

Organization: Canadian Red Cross
Category: Driving / Transportation
Description:

You want to make a difference? Embrace the journey of the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) to support communities in needs.

The Meals on Wheels program is looking for volunteers to be part of their mission The Meals on Wheels program mitigates the challenges of food security and social isolation in our community. We are seeking volunteers to assist with the delivery of meals to community members.

As a volunteer in this role, you will: 

Pick up prepared meals from the designated location. Deliver the designated meal to clients’ homes on a pre-determined schedule. Observe routine precautions in the handling of food, including hand hygiene. Provide professional customer service when delivering meals. Maintain accurate records of program deliverables as instructed, possibly including trips, meals delivered and mileage.

You bring these essential talents: 

Ability to pick up and deliver meals using your own transportation method. Strong customer service and communication skills. Confident in ability to handle client related incidents. Training will be provided. Sensitive to needs of seniors/people with disabilities. Punctual, reliable, conscientious. Full Driver's license and a satisfactory driving record is required.

Run For Women at Quidi Vidi Lake

Organization: Stella's Circle
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Calling All Volunteers! Our Run For Women is taking place in St. John’s at Quidi Vidi Lake on May 26th in support of the women’s-focused programs at Stella’s Circle. We are seeking volunteers to come and help out at our event. There are lots of ways to get involved both before the race and on race day. We need help with pre-race kit pick up, water stations, route marshals, start/finish line, food and lots more! And why not bring a friend? All volunteer positions are open to high school students who need to collect Community Service hours. Click on the link to access our volunteer sign up: https://www.runforwomen.ca/Cities/StJohns/StJohns.aspx. We hope to see you there!

[VIRTUAL] USE $500 TO CREATE YOUR OWN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Organization: Youth Empowering Parents
Category: Children & Youth
Description: This program is an opportunity for you to gain leadership skills, run a project of your choosing, receive valuable experience for post-secondary applications, or get volunteer hours. This is open for youths, ages 15-29 years old. Here’s what you will do:  Identify a need/issue in your community and organize a project that will address that need/issue. You will also receive a grant of up to $500 (or more, depending on your project details) to fund your project. You can run a basketball tournament to bring youth together and promote physical exercise, you can host a video game night to help others destress, you can start a community library box to encourage reading, or you can do just about anything else you think of. *Check out this website to see more awesome community projects that you can do! (www.youthfund.ca/ideas) Learn from different workshops and 1-on-1 coaching to help you plan your project and gain useful skills (e.g. project planning, budgeting, etc.). Here’s how you will benefit:  Develop project management skills Gain volunteer hours Get a certificate of recognition and reference letter Learn and/or improve your skillset (like identifying community issues, budgeting, marketing, public speaking, evaluation) A chance to make a positive difference in your community! Program schedule: Please choose the time that works best for you. If you are only available in August, register anyway and we’ll get back to you. July 8, 2024 to July 19, 2024 (online – Zoom), Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 12 pm – 2 pm July 8, 2024 to July 19, 2024 (online – Zoom), Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm TO REGISTER: Copy and paste the link into your browser. Complete the form. We will contact you after you register to discuss your application. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxBpvehdeSIJFxWlwgaTJ1eOtNwy96KQQMrmrqUXNjOCn02Q/viewform

Events Coordinator

Organization: Concerns About Wind Energy (CAWE)
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Virtual Event Volunteer Opportunity Concerns About Wind Energy (CAWE) is seeking a volunteer for an upcoming virtual event. We need assistance with event coordination, moderation, and sharing the event on social media. Training will be provided. Details: Event Duration: Two hours Platform: Zoom Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm NT We are also looking for a long-term volunteer to help with similar responsibilities and other volunteer opportunities. If you're interested or have any questions, please email us at contact@cawe.ca. Thank you for your time and consideration. Regards, Lisa Kearney Founding President Concerns About Wind Energy (CAWE)  

YMCA Community Action Network

Organization: YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: YCAN is a service learning project for youth aged 15-30. During a cohort youth will work together to identify service gaps in their communities, and the youth will work to build a project to fill that gap. *Transportation can be provided*

Volunteer at the 2025 MS Walk!

Organization: (MS Canada)
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: The 2025 St. John's/Mount Pearl MS Walk takes place Sunday May 25th at 10 am at the Reid Centre. On Sunday, May 25, bring your friends, family, and/or coworkers together for a day of meaningful action! There are various areas on site (event set up/wrap up, parking guide, participant check in area, checkpoint attendants, route marshal’s, food & beverage area, kids activity area, start/finish line cheer squad, volunteer check in) where volunteer help is needed to ensure that this event runs smoothly and participants have a great experience.   To sign up today and support people living with MS, please contact: Brittany Pretty (bpretty@mscanada.ca) or visit our volunteer website to view all the role descriptions and apply directly.

St John's/Mount Pearl MS Walk Committee

Organization: (MS Canada)
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join our committee for the 2025 St. John's/Mount Pearl MS Walk! If you enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, we want to hear from you! Every step we take on May 25 brings us closer to a world free of MS. As a committee member, you play a crucial role in making that happen. To learn more about how you can make a difference in this leadership volunteer role, please contact Brittany Pretty, Community Engagement Coordinator, at bpretty@mscanada.ca

CIBC Run for the Cure Leadership Positions - St. John's, NL (multiple available)

Organization: Canadian Cancer Society
Category: Communications / Marketing / Media
Description: What is the event? 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 5, 2025. 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. We are recruiting for the following volunteer committee roles across many locations: Run Day experience Lead Site Lead Route Lead Sponsorship Lead Hope Engagement Lead The ideal candidates for these volunteer roles have: - A positive attitude - Communication and interpersonal skills - A strong sense of self-motivation and time management. - Must be 18+ to apply and complete the Canadian Cancer Society code of conduct. Your commitment: - This is a 6-month commitment (May through October). - Attending local committee meetings (generally bi-weekly to monthly). - Independent role work/responsibilities (approx. 4-6 hours per month with increased workload August & September). - Must be available in-person over the event weekend (October 4 & October 5). Register here: Volunteer Table