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These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization).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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Join ClimateScience as a Community Coordinator! [Remote]

Organization: ClimateScience
Category: Environmental Improvement
Description: WHAT DO WE DO? ClimateScience aims to empower people to make real long-term solutions to climate change actionable through climate education. We hope our way of covering solutions makes people excited to contribute to clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and other global-scale sustainability issues – beyond reusing their plastic bags. We believe education is the most powerful tool in the fight against climate change. POSITION Help fight against climate change by joining our team at ClimateScience! As a Community Coordinator, you would help recruit people to be a part of our team, actively participate in meetings and events, form partnerships with schools and organizations, and learn more about climate change through our website. You have the chance to gain new experiences and connections, opportunities to earn leadership positions, build your resume, and acquire skills, all while being part of a fun community! Community Coordinators must be interested in learning more about climate change and passionate about bringing climate education into their own communities, and a flexible schedule would be a bonus. The position is entirely online. If you want to find out more about ClimateScience, please check out our website at climatescience.org! INFORMATION Minimum 3-5 hours per week (more for leadership positions!), Must be willing to commit for at least 6 months, Entirely remote, Should be eager to learn, passionate about climate change, sense of responsibility and accountability, networking and communication skills are a plus! RESPONSIBILITIES Recruit people to join ClimateScience Canada, Will work within their community to create and implement long-term projects that help address climate change on a local level (Can include: Research, Outreach, Document writing, Skill-building), Promote ClimateScience content on social media, Learn about climate change and participate in climate education events. APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/7ZkfZgEe486vakhu9 [/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-enviro.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;"]

Nature Lover - Observation Recorder

Organization: Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
Category: Environmental Improvement
Description: Help put the City of Saskatoon And Area on the world nature scene for the City Nature Challenge CNC YXE! Using the free iNaturalist app take photos of plants, animals, insects and mushrooms between April 29 – May 2, 2022! Saskatoon will compete for the title of the most Biodiverse City. We need your help!   The goals are to engage the public in the collection of biodiversity data, with three awards each year for the cities and areas that makes the most observations, find the most species, and engage the most people. Whether you’re an avid naturalist or a dog walker, everyone can participate: it’s easy, fun, and will encourage you to get outdoors. We will be using the iNaturalist digital platform to record observations, under this project. -iNaturalist link Saskatoon is now registered for the very first time ever to participate in the 2022 event – so we really need your help to highlight the City of Saskatoon area!  If you have never used iNaturalist before, it is easy as 1-2-3!  We will have virtual zoom webinars before the event, so stay tuned! For more information see this YouTube Tutorial What is It? For more information about the event see CNC YXE YouTube Sign up now on Eventbrite to take observations Friday, April 29 to Tues May 3, 2022! Sign up now on Eventbrite for identifications May 3-May 8 City Nature Challenge 2022: Saskatoon, SK Défi nature urbaine CNC YXE 2022 DNU -website link Sharing this event on Social Media   [/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;"]

Volunteer Local Chapter Coordinator - Saskatoon

Organization: The Shoebox Project for Women
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: For those seeking a rewarding leadership role! The primary role of a Local Chapter Coordinator is to effectively lead the Shoebox Project goals in your community. By creating a fun and supportive environment you will manage and coordinate the efforts of your community volunteers and donors to ensure a successful Shoebox drive season. Duties & Responsibilities: ● You are an ambassador of The Shoebox Project in your community -Lead the charge and represent with pride! ● Recruit and manage volunteers to assist in various support roles ● Identify and develop a network of shelters and resource centres to partner with ● 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) ● Manage social media content for your chapter (Facebook, and Instagram), ● Organize corporate, community and school drives for those interested ● Encourage support from local press and community leaders about your chapter and your drive specifics ● Coordinate inspections, storage, transportation and delivery of boxes from drop-off locations to shelters - deliver your Shoeboxes and watch the smiles! Qualifications: ● Interest in issues related to women’s homelessness and desire to give back to your community in a positive way ● 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 skills – Coordinator is expected to respond to inquiries from community members, coordinate details with shelter staff, work with other local volunteers, corporate and community/school groups, reach out to local press and community leaders and potentially solicit donations from local businesses ● Computer savvy (specifically with Google based applications and navigating google drive) ● Comfortable managing, communicating and connecting through various social media platforms such as (Facebook/IG) ● Basic understanding of managing budgets and tracking expenses Requirements/Screening: Volunteer Application, Resume, Interview, Reference Check Time Commitment: Ability to spend 5-15 hours a week during November and December (varies greatly based on size of gift drive, number of volunteers involved, etc.) Duration: The expectation is for organizing a minimum of one gift drive (during the holidays) in your community and the choice to participate in other activities as desired throughout the year. Regular monitoring and active communication through Chapter email year round is the expectation. Training: Training provided through video conference, online and written processes Benefits of this Volunteer Role: Enjoy utilizing your professional skills while supporting a cause you are passionate about, use your spare time wisely by helping other women in your community and feel good about making a difference in someone’s life, build valuable relationships & network with other like-minded people, be a positive leader within your community, gain additional life experiences, and have fun! We value and are strongly committed to equity, inclusion and diversity within our organization. We welcome and encourage applications from all gender identities and expressions, LGBTQ+, religious backgrounds, people of colour, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. Should you be in need of any accommodation please let us know by phone or email. Accommodations will be made upon request wherever possible and all information provided will be handled confidentially. [/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;"]

Point in Time Count on Homelessness 2022

Organization: Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) is looking for volunteers to help in this year’s Point in Time Homeless Count. I am reaching out to see if you or any individuals from your organization would be open to volunteering their time. The Point in Time Count involves surveying and doing observed counts of the homeless population in Saskatoon. The event will be taking place on Thursday, April 28th from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm with shifts of four hours. With training sessions taking place in person on Tuesday, April 26th and online on the 27th from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm for three hours – only one training session will need to be attended to participate in the count. We have stationary as well as mobile sites available at various pre-determined locations around Saskatoon. There are many roles for volunteers to take on during the count, including team leaders, surveyors, and staff for the headquarters. The Point in Time Count will provide organizations with a snapshot of how homelessness is affecting those in Saskatoon. While this is not a definite count of the entire population it does provide us with a baseline on how to improve and aid those experiencing homelessness. [/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;"]

Once a week Takeaway Meal Prep and Support Person- Wednesdays

Organization: River Bend Integrated Community Ministries
Category: Social and Community Service
Description: What is the level of commitment required? As little or as much commitment as you want! Many volunteers come in just once, twice, or simply whenever they are able to. Some volunteers also like to come in regularly. Many people develop close bonds through volunteering! However, there is no pressure to keep volunteering with us if it is not the right fit for you at the moment. Do I need previous kitchen experience or my food safety certificate?  Kitchen experience or a food safety certificate is not required to volunteer at the Takeaway Meal  (although it certainly won’t hurt!). What will my responsibilities be? As a volunteer, you will be very involved with meal preparation (from buttering rolls, to peeling potatoes, to making a salad) serving the meals to our community (in a socially distant manner) and kitchen clean up but you won’t be doing anything unsupervised as we are lucky enough to have an experienced cook facilitating this program each week!! What should I wear? When you volunteer in the kitchen, please come to your shift wearing closed-toed shoes, pants that come down to the knee and long hair tied back. Aprons, masks, hair bands and gloves are provided on-site. You may bring your own ball cap or headband if you like. What day/time are volunteers needed? Wednesday 10:30-2:30 Wednesday 11:00-3:00 *If the shift times above do not work for your schedule or you need a shorter shift, just let us know and we will help find something that works for 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-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;"]

Walk so Kids Can Talk event day volunteers needed!

Organization: Kids Help Phone
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: We are currently seeking volunteer support for our upcoming Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO.  Event takes place on Sunday May 1st at the Saskatoon Fieldhouse.  Volunteer roles: Route Marshalls, Food & Beverage and Guest Services.  Sign up here: https://walksokidscantalk.ca/Participate/Volunteer Volunteer shift times: 9:00am-1:00pm A variety of roles are available, duties could include: welcoming participants, monitor checkpoints along the route; cheering, motivating and providing assistance for participants; onsite food and beverage distribution. Support youth mental health and well-being in your community by volunteering on event day. Great opportunity for high school students who need volunteer hours! Sign up here: https://walksokidscantalk.ca/Participate/Volunteer Event day is Sunday May 1, 2022 [/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;"]

Field OF STARS

Organization: STARS
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: In partnership with Ag in Motion, the 5th annual Field of STARS is set for July 19, 2022, taking place on the Ag in Motion grounds on the outskirts of Saskatoon. Enjoy an outdoor, country-themed event including dinner, networking, an agricultural industry live auction, raffles, and an exclusive concert. This event attracts more than 1,000 attendees who are valued allies in the agricultural industry. It is the premiere networking event at Ag in Motion. The vision for this year’s event is to come together in person and celebrate one of STARS’ largest allies, the agricultural sector. [/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;"]

Empathy Squad *VIRTUAL* Training Audio Storytellers and Podcast Creators by Fixt Point Arts and Media

Organization: Fixt Point Arts and Media
Category: Communications / Marketing / Media
Description: JOIN THE EMPATHY SQUAD! Gather Oral Histories to Foster Empathy and Build your Podcasting Skills. Volunteer Opportunity (Future Leaders aged 18-30 years) Volunteer for the Empathy Squad to make a difference in your community through the power of storytelling. In the midst of global upheaval, and the search for social, class, and racial justice, we are looking for volunteers to generate empathy-building dialogue through the collection of stories and interviews. Oral storytelling forges connections between people and ideas, makes information more accessible, and helps us understand the ties that bind us. Oral history nuances the stories of the past and present, helps us understand how communities experience history, and allows us to learn together on the path towards a shared future.  Amplify voices, centre overlooked stories, and celebrate the unsung heroes in your community. You'll have the chance to collect stories, learn podcasting skills, meet new people from different walks of life, and collaborate with future leaders across the country. Come spark change, one story at a time.   Participants will: Discover artful ways to volunteer in their community; Learn interview and recording techniques, narrative shaping, and audio-editing skills; Gain skills in community engagement through oral-history collection; Enhance readiness for leadership roles and community participation; Grow empathy from coast to coast through community-building dialogue. Program details: Approximately 12 hours a week of commitment for 12 weeks total.  The training program is virtual, and open to applicants across Canada. See full program schedule (https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply)   About FIXT POINT’s previous work: 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) Empathy Squad Podcasts (http://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad)   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.   Find out more at www.fixtpoint.com   Information Sessions Register for an information session on Zoom to familiarize yourself with the Empathy Squad, its session format, and its facilitators. Wednesday, July 13th 2022: 6PM - 7PM ET. Register here. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoc-6sqjsjE9I4ll-TxBbMzpjEYsdHGLgC    Tuesday, July 19th 2022: 8PM - 9PM ET. Register here. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvf-2tqzsuH9RsmEaqOco9k_8QzIJeb4y2    Apply (https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply) Please fill out the Empathy Squad Application Form found on our website https://www.fixtpoint.com/empathysquad-apply    Application deadline: August 1, 2022   Cohort 11: September to December 2022 Cohort 12: January to March 2023   Ongoing until all positions are filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged. [/et_pb_blurb]

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