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These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization).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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2023 Make-A-Wish Canada: 18th Annual Swing and a Wish Golf Tournament

Organization: Make-A-Wish Canada
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: We are currently recruiting volunteers  for the 18th Annual Make-A-Wish Canada, Swing and a Wish Golf Tournament being held at Moon Lake Golf and Country Club on Thursday, June 1st, 2023.  Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to to to the sign-up sheet:  volunteersignup.org/DJM7Y To sign-up, follow the instructions on the page.  It only takes a few seconds to do!  Don't hesitate to email should you have any questions. [/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: As a Local Coordinator for The Shoebox Project, you are leading this registered charity’s activities in your community in efforts to support women impacted by or at risk of homelessness. 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 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 activity. 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 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 ● 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 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 ● Computer-savvy (specifically with Google-based applications and navigating Google Drive) ● Comfortable managing, communicating and connecting through various social media platforms such as (Facebook/Instagram) ● Basic understanding of managing budgets and tracking expenses Requirements/Screening: Completed 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 to organize 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, ongoing training opportunities 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! [/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 - Edmonton

Organization: The Shoebox Project for Women
Category: 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 - Winnipeg

Organization: The Shoebox Project for Women
Category: 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 - Toronto

Organization: The Shoebox Project for Women
Category: 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 - Hamilton

Organization: The Shoebox Project for Women
Category: 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 - Kingston

Organization: The Shoebox Project for Women
Category: 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 - Moncton

Organization: The Shoebox Project for Women
Category: 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]

When you become detached mentally from yourself and concentrate on helping other people with their difficulties, you will be able to cope with your own more effectively. Somehow, the act of self-giving is a personal power-releasing factor.
Norman Vincent Peale