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These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization).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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[VIRTUAL] USE $500 TO CREATE YOUR OWN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Organization: Youth Empowering ParentsCategory: Social and Community Service
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 15-30 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 can 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: We have 2 different online cohorts running in August. Please choose the week that works best for you. If you are only available in September, register anyway and we'll get back to you. August 12, 2024 to August 16, 2024 (online - Zoom), Daily, from 3 pm - 5 pm EST August 19, 2024 to August 23, 2024 (online - Zoom), Daily, from 12 pm - 2 pm EST *Program space is limited. We will contact you after your submission for next steps. [/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;"]
Saskatoon JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes - Sept 8 2024
Organization: JDRFCategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: The JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes is supported by hundreds of dedicated individuals who share their passion and talents to help JDRF fund important research into cures for type 1 diabetes (T1D). Volunteers are extremely important to the success of the event, and this year is no exception! We're looking for volunteers on Sept 8th 2024 who want to step up for the T1D community to ensure that the JDRF Saskatoon Walk is a success! Our AMAZING Volunteers have helped make event day a success in the past, and we are excited to have more people join us this year. We have several volunteer positions available to suit any interest, and if you're interested in making a real impact, we want to hear from you! Learn more & sign up online: https://bttr.im/pu2z5 [/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-child.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;"]
Children's Literacy Program (Spark) - Volunteer Reading Guide
Organization: Foundations Learning & Skills SaskatchewanCategory: Children & Youth
Description: Have the opportunity to be a mentor to a student who is struggling with reading while building your resume and practising leadership skills, time-management skills, and strong communication skills. We are looking for volunteer Reading Guides to provide one-to-one support to elementary school students in grades 2-4 who are reading below grade level. Volunteer Reading Guides follow a structured program to help students improve their reading skills in comprehension, rate, sounding out, and fluency. We offer three program terms: fall (October-December), winter (January-March), and spring (April-June). If you prefer a certain term, please let us know. How does the program work? The Spark program is a school-based program, and reading sessions are 30 minutes per student, twice a week, for eight weeks (16 sessions in total) during the school day. Sessions are scheduled according to your availability and the school's availability, and you are matched with a school/ student who has similar availability. All volunteer Reading Guides will be provided with a mandatory 3-hour Spark training where we will discuss how the program works, effective reading strategies, qualities of a good reader, and session planning. What are the requirements? Volunteer Reading Guides must be 18 years old or older and have strong literacy skills (a minimum of CLB level 8). All volunteers must attend an orientation, submit an application form with at least 2 references, and provide a Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search. For upcoming orientation dates and more details, please visit Volunteers - Foundations Learning. Lastly, all volunteers must adhere to program expectations and guidelines, including maintaining regular communication with the Children's Literacy Coordinators for support & evaluation purposes. Be a part of a caring and trained volunteer network that helps children with their reading skills through the Spark program. We look forward to hearing from you! [/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-comm.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;"]
Wikipedia Content Coordinator / Coordinateur/Coordonatrice du Contenu Wikipédia
Organization: Canadian Pride Historical SocietyCategory: Communications / Marketing / Media
Description: You will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing our organization's online presence through our Pride Wikipedia. You will be responsible for creating, improving, and expanding the content for our Pride Wikipedia. [/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;"]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator / Coordonnatrice / Coordonnateur de la diversité, équité, et inclusion
Organization: Canadian Pride Historical SocietyCategory: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Description: Reporting to the Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors/COO, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator will coordinate, review, enhance, and implement volunteer equity programs and systems that support the CPHS’s recruitment and retention strategies of a diverse volunteer workforce. The DEI Coordinator will also provide consultation and education on DEI issues for the organization and build strategic relationships that directly support the CPHS’s goals and DEI initiatives. [/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-comm.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;"]
Graphic Design Coordinator / Coordonnateur/Coordinatrice de la conception graphique
Organization: Canadian Pride Historical SocietyCategory: Communications / Marketing / Media
Description: The Graphic Design Coordinator is responsible for the creative content of all the Canadian Pride Historical Society (CPHS) posters, banners, Social Media ads, etc. This role requires a time commitment of 8-10 hours per month with a flexible schedule. Le coordonnateur/ la coordinatrice de la conception graphique est responsable du contenu créatif de toutes les affiches, bannières, annonces sur les médias sociaux, etc. de la Société historique de la Fierté canadienne (SHFC). Ce rôle nécessite un engagement de temps de 8 à 10 heures par mois avec un horaire flexible. [/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-research.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;"]
Research Coordinator / Coordonnatrice / Coordonnateur des recherches
Organization: Canadian Pride Historical SocietyCategory: Research
Description: The Research Coordinator is responsible for assisting with pride research initiatives, data, and records. Duties & Responsibilities • Assisting with pride research initiatives. • Assisting with collecting research data and records and storing them in a central online location. • Assisting with providing all necessary resources to conduct pride research initiatives. Le coordonnateur des recherches est chargé d'aider aux initiatives, aux données et aux dossiers de recherche sur la Fierté. Devoirs et responsabilités • Aider aux initiatives de recherche sur la Fierté. • Aide à la collecte de données et d'enregistrements de recherche et à leur stockage dans un emplacement central en ligne. • Aider à fournir toutes les ressources nécessaires pour mener des initiatives de recherche sur la Fierté. [/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-research.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;"]
Vice-President, Research and Education / Vice-président/e de la recherche et de l'éducation
Organization: Canadian Pride Historical SocietyCategory: Research
Description: The Vice-President, Research and Education, is responsible for leading and managing the research and educational initiatives of the Canadian Pride Historical Society. This role focuses on developing, curating, and disseminating research and educational resources, ensuring that the organization's mission and strategic objectives are met through high-quality, inclusive, and accessible content. Duties & Responsibilities • Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of research projects related to the history of the Pride Movement in Canada. • Lead the development and dissemination of educational materials, including lesson plans and online resources. • Collaborate with researchers, educators, and community members to gather and verify historical data, ensuring accuracy and inclusivity in all materials. • Supervise and guide Team Leads and Sr. Coordinators, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. • Work closely with the communications and marketing teams to promote educational resources and engage the community through workshops and presentations. • Represent the Canadian Pride Historical Society at conferences, academic events, and media engagements, advocating for the preservation of the Pride Movement in Canada. • Report on the progress and outcomes of research and education initiatives. Le/la vice-président/e de la recherche et de l'éducation est chargé de diriger et de gérer les initiatives de recherche et d'éducation de la Société historique de la fierté canadienne. Ce rôle est axé sur l'élaboration, la conservation et la diffusion de ressources de recherche et d'éducation, en veillant à ce que la mission et les objectifs stratégiques de l'organisation soient respectés grâce à un contenu de haute qualité, inclusif et accessible. Tâches et responsabilités : • Superviser la planification, l'exécution et l'évaluation des projets de recherche liés à l'histoire du mouvement de la fierté au Canada. • Diriger l'élaboration et la diffusion de matériel pédagogique, y compris des plans de cours et des ressources en ligne. • Collaborer avec les chercheurs, les éducateurs.rices et les membres de la communauté pour recueillir et vérifier les données historiques, en veillant à l'exactitude et à l'inclusivité de tous les documents. • Superviser et guider les chefs.fes d'équipe et les coordinateurs.rices principaux.les, en favorisant un environnement de travail collaboratif et positif. • Travailler en étroite collaboration avec les équipes de communication et de marketing afin de promouvoir les ressources éducatives et d'engager la communauté par le biais d'ateliers et de présentations. • Représenter la Société historique de la fierté canadienne lors de conférences, d'événements universitaires et d'engagements médiatiques, en défendant la préservation du mouvement de la fierté au Canada. • Rendre compte des progrès et des résultats des initiatives de recherche et d'éducation à l'équipe de direction et au conseil d'administration, en mettant en œuvre les commentaires et les ajustements stratégiques nécessaires. [/et_pb_blurb]