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These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization).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.
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Volunteer Local Chapter Coordinator - St. John's
Organization: The Shoebox Project for WomenCategory: Other Positions
Description: Give Care! Help the Local Chapter in your community continue to support women impacted by homelessness by becoming its Chapter Coordinator For those seeking a rewarding leadership experience! The primary role of a Local Chapter Coordinator is to effectively lead a chapter of the Shoebox Project in your community. By creating a fun and supportive environment you will manage and coordinate the efforts of community volunteers and donors to ensure a successful Shoebox drive during the holidays. Duties & Responsibilities: You are an ambassador of The Shoebox Project in your community -Lead the charge and represent with pride! Identify and develop a network of shelters and resource agencies to partner with Recruit and manage volunteers to assist in various support roles Gain local Support. Reach out to your local community to introduce, inform & educate on The Shoebox Project’s mission & vision and gather support for your chapter goals and encourage them to get involved. Manage chapter specific administration (inquiries, tracking, expenses) Initiate fundraising as needed to support chapter related expenses for help in meeting drive goals Manage social media content for your chapter (Facebook and Instagram), Organize corporate, community and school drives for those interested Coordinate inspections, storage, transportation and delivery of gifts from community drop-off locations toshelters - deliver your shoeboxes and watch the smiles! Qualifications: Strong project management skills or previous experience in a leadership role with ability to recruit and manage a team of volunteers through a committee format or otherwise Ability and desire to reach out to your community with the “ask” of support Excellent communication/administrative skills Requirements/Screening: Completed Volunteer Application, Resume, Interview, Reference Check Time Commitment: Ability to spend 5-15 hours a week during November and December (varies based on size of gift drive) Enjoy utilizing your professional skills while supporting a cause you are passionate about, build relationships and have fun! Thank you for wanting to get involved! We will reach out to you to discuss the role in more detail. In the meantime, please visit our website for full details about our many Chapters across Canada, our impact and why community involvement is so important. https://www.shoeboxproject.com/ If you would like to connect with me directly to discuss, please reach out to me: karen@shoeboxproject.com Thank you for your interest! [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteersaskatoon.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2016/02/icon-other.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Volunteer Local Chapter Coordinator - Vancouver
Organization: The Shoebox Project for WomenCategory: Other Positions
Description: Give Care! Help the Local Chapter in your community continue to support women impacted by homelessness by becoming its Chapter Coordinator For those seeking a rewarding leadership experience! The primary role of a Local Chapter Coordinator is to effectively lead a chapter of the Shoebox Project in your community. By creating a fun and supportive environment you will manage and coordinate the efforts of community volunteers and donors to ensure a successful Shoebox drive during the holidays. Duties & Responsibilities: You are an ambassador of The Shoebox Project in your community -Lead the charge and represent with pride! Identify and develop a network of shelters and resource agencies to partner with Recruit and manage volunteers to assist in various support roles Gain local Support. Reach out to your local community to introduce, inform & educate on The Shoebox Project’s mission & vision and gather support for your chapter goals and encourage them to get involved. Manage chapter specific administration (inquiries, tracking, expenses) Initiate fundraising as needed to support chapter related expenses for help in meeting drive goals Manage social media content for your chapter (Facebook and Instagram), Organize corporate, community and school drives for those interested Coordinate inspections, storage, transportation and delivery of gifts from community drop-off locations toshelters - deliver your shoeboxes and watch the smiles! Qualifications: Strong project management skills or previous experience in a leadership role with ability to recruit and manage a team of volunteers through a committee format or otherwise Ability and desire to reach out to your community with the “ask” of support Excellent communication/administrative skills Requirements/Screening: Completed Volunteer Application, Resume, Interview, Reference Check Time Commitment: Ability to spend 5-15 hours a week during November and December (varies based on size of gift drive) Enjoy utilizing your professional skills while supporting a cause you are passionate about, build relationships and have fun! Thank you for wanting to get involved! We will reach out to you to discuss the role in more detail. In the meantime, please visit our website for full details about our many Chapters across Canada, our impact and why community involvement is so important. https://www.shoeboxproject.com/ If you would like to connect with me directly to discuss, please reach out to me: karen@shoeboxproject.com Thank you for your interest! [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteersaskatoon.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2016/02/icon-social.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Saskatchewan Alternative Initiatives Board Member at Large
Organization: Saskatchewan Alternative IniativesCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: Our Organization We are a non-profit organization that provides choices and opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We are rooted in the philosophy of Gentle Teaching and offer vocational, daytime and home supports designed with the individuals’ values, desires and goals in mind. Our Board A collective of people united by a focus on disability issues within the organization and community Carving out strong policies in order to ensure quality services Six to nine board meetings a year Board development [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteersaskatoon.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2016/02/icon-hert.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Empathy Squad *VIRTUAL* Audio Storytellering and Podcasting Training
Organization: FIXT POINT Arts & MediaCategory: 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: Cohorts 15 & 16 will run simultaneously from October to December 2023. Deadline to apply for Cohorts 15 & 16: September 1, 2023. Cohorts 17 & 18 will run simultaneously from January to March 2024. Applications for Cohorts 17 & 18 will remain open until further notice, so early applications are strongly encouraged! 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 15&16 and 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. [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteersaskatoon.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2016/02/icon-event.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Volunteer at the 2023 Saskatoon Fringe Festival!
Organization: 25th Street Theatre CentreCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Interested in exciting and engaging volunteer opportunities at one of Saskatoon’s favourite summer events? We invite you to consider volunteering with us at the 2023 Saskatoon Fringe Festival! Volunteers are the heart of the Saskatoon Fringe. We are so thankful for those who choose to spend their time volunteering with us. Fringe Volunteers assist in many areas – from the Set-Up Crew to the Carnival Games, there are many unique opportunities to share your skills. Saskatoon Fringe Volunteers are compensated for the time and energy given with vouchers to see performances as well as a Volunteer Appreciation event. If you’re looking to reconnect with your community, meet like-minded people, and help to support the vibrant arts community right here in Saskatoon, we encourage you to apply and join our brilliant volunteer team. To Learn More: Check out this FAQ document! To Apply: Please fill out the Google Form linked here! Questions? Feel free to reach out to Volunteer Coordinator, Katie, at katie.blackburndust@25thstreettheatre.org [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteersaskatoon.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2016/02/icon-leader.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Wanted: Help Safeguard Saskatoon's Greenspaces: Join Us as Secretary
Organization: Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: Join Us as a Board Secretary and Support Environmental Conservation! Act now! Organization: Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. Volunteer Job Type: Casual, Responsibilities include: Recording minutes and coordinating meetings for the Board of Directors. Meetings are held virtually once a month. Opportunities for in person events in the City of Saskatoon afforestation areas Drafting agendas, meeting minutes, and presentations Managing meeting packages and budgets Overseeing the Board Calendar of Events and facilitating communication Assisting the Chair and Financial Officer Qualifications: Awareness of environmental issues Business acumen and non-profit understanding Strategic thinking and planning skills Strong communication and collaboration abilities Detail-oriented and well-organized Computer proficiency and excellent writing skills Previous board experience and budgeting knowledge are advantageous Join our team and make a positive impact on the environment! Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter http://friendsareas.ca/ Contact us if you would like a tour of the Afforestation Areas Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area or George Genereux Urban Regional Park, or need more information about our non profit environmental charity please Nomination Process Board Positions If you are nominating yourself for a position on the Board of Directors, please send in your cover letter summarizing your qualifications along with your resume to our email. We will contact you. http://friendsareas.ca/ If you are nominating someone else, please provide us with the name and contact information of that individual, and a brief biography of the person you are nominating via email http://friendsareas.ca/ Our next Annual General Meeting for Election of Directors is Thursday September 21 during National Forest Week “Canada’s Forests: Supporting Biological Diversity” About Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.: We are a non-profit environmental charity dedicated to protecting and enhancing the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park in Saskatoon. Through tours, webinars, educational events, restoration initiatives, and advocacy, we promote environmental stewardship and engage the community in preserving these precious greenspaces. Help us in our mission to make a difference! http://friendsareas.ca/ YouTube Video about position https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com/ friendsafforestation@Gmail.com [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteersaskatoon.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2016/02/icon-leader.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
🌿 Join Us as a Board Member and Make a Difference for Our Hidden Gems! 🌳
Organization: Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: Are you passionate about the environment? Do you dream of making a tangible impact in your community? Look no further! We invite you to become a board member for our non-profit environmental charity, dedicated to protecting and promoting Saskatoon's two hidden green space gems - the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park. Promote Equity, Conservation, and Community Engagement in Saskatoon's Hidden Gems! As a board member, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of these naturalized green spaces, ensuring they become welcoming and inviting for all equity-deserving groups. But that's not all! Here's what being a board member entails: 🌍 Duties of a Board Member may include the following: Attend board meetings and actively contribute to decision-making processes. Plan and organize events, such as educational tours and fair booths, to raise awareness about the afforestation areas and their unique geology, history, and heritage. Serve as a grant writer, securing funding to support our initiatives and conservation efforts. Assist in fundraising events and campaigns to ensure the sustainability of our organization. Help develop educational and awareness materials, promoting the physical and mental health benefits of forests, nature, wetlands, and trees. Advocate for inclusivity and equality, breaking down systemic barriers that prevent equity-deserving groups from enjoying these green spaces. Share stories about the Old Bone Trail , our rich and vibrant history and heritage 💚 Benefits of Volunteering as a Board Member: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a real difference in the community. Gain valuable leadership and organizational skills that can boost your professional growth. Expand your network by connecting with like-minded individuals, environmental experts, and community leaders. Learn about environmental conservation, habitat preservation, and sustainable practices. Make a lasting impact on the lives of equity-deserving groups and future generations. Join us now and contribute to the conservation of species at risk within the afforestation areas, such as the Red-Berried Elder, Green Ash, American Elm, Turkey Vulture, Northern Small Yellow Lady's Slipper, Western Yellowjacket, Goldenrod Gall Fly, Woodland Skipper, Silver-spotted Skipper, American White Pelican, Canada Warbler, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Pine Grosbeak, Barred Tiger Salamander, Horned Grebe, Bank Swallow, Baird's Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow, Western Grebe, Bobolink, Red-necked Phalarope, Lesser Yellowlegs, and the majestic Whooping Crane. We are actively looking for enthusiastic individuals who can help us protect these species and their habitats. Join our board of directors, and together, we can turn these hidden gems into accessible and cherished green spaces for all. Mark your calendars! Our next Annual General Meeting is in September, where you'll have the chance to connect with other passionate individuals and learn more about our organization. Ready to take action? Volunteer today and become a board member! Your dedication and commitment will help transform Saskatoon's hidden gems into thriving, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable spaces. Contact us now to get involved and make a positive impact on our community! Zoom meetings, and in person events. Hybrid opportunity. 🌿 Together, let's create a greener, more equitable future! 🌳 [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Blurb" url_new_window="off" use_icon="off" image="https://volunteersaskatoon.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2016/02/icon-event.png" icon_placement="left" background_layout="light" animation="off" text_orientation="left" custom_css_main_element="margin-bottom: 3% !important;" custom_css_blurb_image="width:48px;"]
Make-A-Wish Canada - Heroes Challenge
Organization: Make-A-Wish CanadaCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Be a superhero and volunteer for our Saskatchewan Blue Cross Heroes Challenge on Wednesday, September 20! We have several volunteer positions up for grabs. Two registration table volunteers will be scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We’re looking for 10 challenge volunteers from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and our timekeeper volunteer will be scheduled from noon to 4:30 p.m. If you’re interested in signing up, email: Kim.Matthews@makeawish.ca or copy the following link in your browser and following the instructions to sign up to volunteer: https://volunteersignup.org/TATQH [/et_pb_blurb]