Archived Opportunities

Group Leader Volunteer Position

Organization: Results Canada
Category: Other Positions
Description: As a Group Leader, you will enjoy learning, enhancing, and imparting your effective, meaningful advocacy, plus you will have the opportunity to utilize your leadership skills and experience in defining your 'role', as you collaborate with those who share your passion to bring an end to extreme poverty in the community where you live. If you wish to become an effective advocate within Results Canada, and provided that you are committed to take action on a monthly basis, join us! We seek a group leader to start a brand new CHARLOTTETOWN group. Leaders organize their group's monthly meetings online, support their volunteers in taking advocacy action, and report to Results Canada on their group's progress. PLEASE APPLY at Join Us - Results Canada Volunteers with 'profiles' within Volunteer MBC's Referral System can 'click' the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above/below) to be taken directly to the Results Canada 'volunteering webpage'. You should apply by NO LATER THAN December 16, 2022.

Parkinson Canada Volunteer Opportunity Pedaling for Parkinson’s Maritimes Ride

Organization: Parkinson Canada
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: The Event Founded by Canadians for Canadians, Pedaling for Parkinson's invites cyclists to ride towards progress by funding research and raising awareness for Parkinson Canada. We are looking for people interested in making a difference to volunteer for our Pedaling for Parkinson’s Maritime ride in Summerside PEI. The Volunteers Your Contribution, your enthusiasm, and love for helping others makes you an ideal Pedaling for Parkinson’s volunteer. You are the type of person who would enjoy helping event participants and other volunteers excel at their tasks. There are many exciting roles to choose from the day of the event: Set up & Registration Food prep, Rest stops and route marshals, Dinner coordinator. Anything else that may come up. What is Needed to Succeed in this Role: Enjoys working as part of a team Positive and enthusiastic attitude. Able and comfortable to spend time outdoors (some roles) Possess an interest in working with Parkinson Canada and with Canadians living with Parkinson’s and their families.. The Opportunity As a volunteer for the Maritime Pedaling for Parkinson’s event, you will have the opportunity to develop new skills outside of regular employment. You will work with an excellent group of people and be able to network with others in a related field. Most importantly you will make an impact in the lives of those living with Parkinson’s. The event takes place September 23rd & 24th 2023. The window of volunteer time during those days is 7:30 am-7:00pm. Depending on your role you could be needed at various times throughout that time frame or days leading up to the event. How to Apply: Apply using the link in the post, email us at pedaling@parkinson.ca, or give us a call at 800-565-3000 and ask for Pedaling! Accommodations We provide accessible employment and volunteer engagement practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applications from persons with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For questions or accommodation requests, please contact the Volunteer Engagement Manager, Graham Marshall-Coultas at 1-800-565-3000, ext. 3319 or graham.marshall-coultas@parkinson.ca.

Join ClimateScience as a Community Coordinator!

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

Group Leader Volunteer Position

Organization: Results Canada
Category: Other Positions
Description: Results is a nonprofit advocacy organization of passionate staff and volunteers committed to generating the political will to end extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries. We focus our work on global health, access to quality education and economic opportunities. What does political will mean? We believe in mobilizing everyday people (our volunteers) to influence the Government of Canada. We direct our energy and efforts at government decision makers like party leaders, Members of Parliament and senators because they have the power to improve policies and make the monetary investments needed to end extreme poverty. We also raise awareness by writing letters to the editor (LTEs) and op-eds, using social media, fundraising and more. We are looking for group leaders to start a new group in PEI. Leaders organize their group's monthly meetings online, support their volunteers in taking advocacy action, and send progress reports to Results. Read more about what leaders do: https://resultscanada.ca/volunteer-posting-group-leader/

Volunteer advocate - ending extreme poverty

Organization: Results Canada
Category: Other Positions
Description: Results is a nonprofit advocacy organization of passionate staff and volunteers committed to generating the political will to end extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries. We focus our work on global health, access to quality education and economic opportunities. What does political will mean? We believe in mobilizing everyday people (our volunteers) to influence the Government of Canada. We direct our energy and efforts at government decision makers like party leaders, Members of Parliament and senators because they have the power to improve policies and make the monetary investments needed to end extreme poverty. We also raise awareness by writing letters to the editor (LTEs) and op-eds, using social media, fundraising and more. Oftentimes the first step is putting these issues on the radar — and keeping the pressure on. It might seem like a small step, but it all adds up into impact. commitment: 1 year minimum, 1-2 hours per week on average support structure: Volunteers (virtually) meet in local groups on a monthly basis and rely on their group leader(s) for guidance. Attending other virtual calls and webinars led by Results staff is recommended. If you’re ready to learn about advocacy, causes and solutions to extreme poverty and committed to taking action every month, join us! Go to https://bit.ly/ResultsCanadaJoinUs and click on “sign up to volunteer” to get started.  

Volunteers Needed for Gutsy Walk 2023

Organization: Crohn's and Colitis Canada
Category: Health / Medical
Description: Gutsy Walk is Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s signature national fundraising event, with thousands of people across Canada coming together on one day to raise money to advance medical research and improve the lives of the 1 in 140 Canadians who live with these chronic diseases. This year, Gutsy Walk is on Sunday, June 4, 2023. The event location for 2023 is yet to be confirmed, but is not limited to Charlottetown or Summerside. It will be up to the committee to decide on a location. As a Gutsy Walk Committee Member, you’ll be working closely with a team of other volunteers to plan and promote your local virtual Gutsy Walk. Your efforts in connecting and engaging your community at a virtual level—whatever your volunteer role with Gutsy Walk—will make a big impact in raising awareness about IBD and finding cures. In particular, we’re looking for volunteers to support their local virtual Gutsy Walk in the following ways: Community Outreach –inspire people to sign-up and participate in our 26th Gutsy Walk Media Relations –connect with local media outlets to promote the Gutsy Walk Social Media –raise awareness about IBD and the Gutsy Walk through social media Fundraising –organize exciting virtual fundraisers in your community Corporate Sponsorship –engage with local businesses to promote donations of sponsorship and gifts in kind Stewardship –build relationships with Gutsy Walk participants and encourage engagement Time commitment: Approximately 4-8 hours a month, with flexibility around your schedule Attending a virtual monthly evening committee meeting by teleconference or online This role requires a commitment until post-event wrap up in June We’re looking for people who are eager to use their skills to help make our virtual Gusty Walk the best it can be. Talk to us about your skills and interests! We’d love to explore how you can best get involved. This may include: A sense of creativity and interest in exploring the best ways to make your local Gutsy Walk a success An ability to connect with new people over email or the phone Community connections and an interest in inspiring people to take part in Gutsy Walk Comfortable approaching businesses and local media to secure partnerships, sponsorships and coverage Familiarity with social media and online promotion A team player attitude and a willingness to work collaboratively with others What we offer: A community of support, a dedicated staff partner, team of peers and role-specific training An opportunity to use and grow professional skills and expand your network A hands-on chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis in your community

Front Desk Person/Greeter Volunteer Opportunity with DownStreet Dance

Organization: Two Right Feet Dance Inc.
Category: Sports and Recreation
Description: Want to be part of a fun, casual, social dance community for adults on PEI? Do you have an hour and a half (or perhaps more) to spare each week? Come join DownStreet Dance’s team of passionate and dedicated volunteers and help the community take shape! We are looking for individuals to assist during classes and/or events, mostly in an administrative way. Responsibilities would include greeting students, keeping track of registrations, answering frequently asked questions, as well as tidying up afterward. Training will be provided. Various shifts available, starting at 1.5 hours. DownStreet Dance is located at 101 Grafton Street (upstairs) in Charlottetown. In exchange, desk volunteers are quite welcome to join the class they assist - for free! Classes may include: both old-school and modern Swing, various Latin styles such as Salsa Bachata, Merengue, and Argentine Tango, NY Hustle, Eastern dances like Belly dance and Iranian, Afro-Caribbean, Foxtrot and the Waltz, and PEI Step-dance, as well as Jazz, Ballet and Zumba. Connect with the DownStreet team: E-mail: downstreetdance@gmail.com

volunteer advocate - Game changers for achieving the Global Goals by 2030

Organization: Results Canada
Category: Special Events / Festivals
Description: Results Canada is hosting a National Conference this spring! On May 6-7, we will come together to focus on the game changers that are needed to get us back on track to achieving the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. You will be able to connect with volunteers and partners, learn new skills through interactive workshops, and hear from advocacy champions from around the world so you can grow your own advocacy strength. Immediately following on May 8, you will have the opportunity to use your newly developed advocacy skills to meet with parliamentarians in a ‘Lobby Day’. Along with other volunteers in your area, we will support you to meet with Members of Parliament (MPs) and Senators to put your advocacy skills into action and advocate for global development. You don’t want to miss out on the action! You don't need to be a current Results volunteer to join us. Learn more: https://resultscanada.ca/results-canada-national-conference-may-6-8-2023/