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These volunteer opportunities have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator (i.e. nonprofit organization).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.
Help us inspire the next generation of creators, artists and entrepreneurs!
Organization: Kids Code JeunesseCategory: Education / Training / Teaching
Description: Volunteer from anywhere in PEI. Programs offered in English and French. No coding experience required! Experience teaching or working with kids a plus. 1. KCJ WORKSHOP MENTOR: Do you enjoy the world of education and are looking for ways to give back to the community? Helping children to learn to code in the classroom is an extremely rewarding experience, especially when the “Aha, I get it!” moments occur – both from the children and the teachers. We’re looking for volunteer mentors to help in the classrooms, at workshops, and at teacher training events by instructing or supporting instructors. 2. KCJ EVENT AMBASSADOR: Are you passionate about children learning to code? If you enjoy networking with community leaders at Meetups, tech conferences, gaming conventions, university fairs and special events then we would ask you to become a representative for Kids Code Jeunesse and Code Club Canada. 3. LEAD A CODE CLUB Code Club Canada is powered by KCJ and part of the larger international Raspberry Pi community. We'll help match you with a community venue - libraries, schools, community centres. Once signed up you will receive Code Club material, like posters and door signs. On CodeClub.ca you can access dozens of activities to keep you and the kids busy. This is a larger commitment - 8-12+ weeks - but you'll have quite a bit of instructing autonomy and really have the chance to make a difference!
Children's Wish Foundation Ice Cream Booth - Old Home Week 2018
Organization: Children's Wish Foundation PEI ChapterCategory: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Description: Good afternoon, The Children’s Wish Foundation Prince Edward Island Chapter is currently looking for volunteers to help operate our ice cream booth at the Old Home Week event grounds. We are looking for friendly people with helpful spirits to assist us in this important fundraiser. Below is a description of what Old Home Week is about, as well as what will be required of our volunteers. About Old Home Week: Old Home Week is an annual event held in Charlottetown since 1888. This week long exhibition is a long time-honored island tradition for families and people of all ages. The Children’s Wish Foundation Prince Edward Island Chapter joins vendors of the fair every year to operate an ice cream booth and a parking lot in order to raise money to grant wishes. About Children’s Wish: We are a non-profit community based organization that works to grant wishes to children between the ages of 3 and 17 who have been diagnosed with high-risk life threatening illnesses. For more information about what we do, please visit http://www.childrenswish.ca/2016/10/19/prince-edward-island-office/ Job Description for Ice Cream Booth Volunteers: Ice Cream Booth attendants are responsible for greeting customers, scooping and serving ice cream, and collecting payment. Our ice cream booth is located inside the Civic (Eastlink) Centre. Ice cream attendants with hair that can be pulled back, are required to wear it back due to health regulations. Volunteers must be English speaking, 16 years of age or older, and be physically capable of standing and scooping ice cream. Ice-Cream Shifts are daily from August 9th to August 18th and are as follows: Shift 1 starts at 12:00pm until 3:00pm Shift 2 starts at 3:00pm until 6:00pm Shift 3 starts at 6:00pm until 10:00pm If you have any questions regarding volunteer “duties”, the day/time of shifts or any further comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Children’s Wish Office at 902-566-5526 or by E-mailing me at Courtney.mackinnon@childrenswish.ca All of us at the Children’s Wish Foundation Prince Edward Island office would like to thank you for your time and support in this community initiative! Kindest regards, Courtney MacKinnon
Harvesting crops.
Organization: PEI Farm Centre – Legacy GardenCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: Two to three hours, ideally in the morning, once or twice a week to help harvest the crops. Greatest need on Tuesdays and Thursdays; otherwise Mondays and Wednesdays.
Distribute thousands of books to kids in need
Organization: First Book CanadaCategory: Social and Community Service
Description: First Book Canada is coming to P.E.I. to distribute thousands of books for kids in need to build their home libraries and we need your help! Volunteers will help sort and prepare books for First Book Canada registered members to pick and pack books to bring back to their community program or schools. These books will then be distributed to the kids to take home. Volunteer tasks include: lifting boxes, sorting books by title and age, managing line-ups, assisting members in bringing books to their vehicle.
Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life Committee Members
Organization: Canadian Cancer Society - PEICategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: At Relay For Life, no one faces cancer alone. Relay is an event like no other, where you join your family, friends, and colleagues to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and commit to raising funds for life-saving research and support services. At Relay, we come together with our communities to celebrate life and give hope to those living with this disease. Queen's County Relay For Life is looking for members to join their committee as: Luminary Chair Survivor Chair Team Development/Recruitment Chair Please apply to learn more what these roles entail. If there's one thing that can be promised is that you will be part of something inspirational and extraordinary in your community and will help support those affected by cancer.
Harness the Hope Committee Members Needed!
Organization: Canadian Cancer Society - PEICategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: The 1st annual Harness the Hope fundraiser is taking place on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Volunteer Committee Members are needed to help plan and execute this event and make it a success. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply - we want to hear from you! About the event: Red Shores Racetrack & Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park is acting host for this amazing event that boasts infectious energy, passionate hearts and of course raises awareness and funds that will stay on our Island for the Canadian Cancer Society of PEI in support of breast cancer. This will be an evening packed full of excitement for the entire family with live action harness racing, prize draws, auctions, presentations and more.
Walk so Kids Can Talk- Volunteer Oppourtunity
Organization: KidsHelpPhoneCategory: Children & Youth
Description: We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out at each of our sites across Canada for the Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO. Kids Help Phone volunteers are an important part of the Walk and form the backbone of what we do, on Walk day and every day. Without you, we couldn’t fulfill our promise to always be there for kids. So please join us for a fun and inspirational day! Volunteer Positions: Set Up Helps with setting up site and route for event day. Note: Some sites may require set up on the day before the event (Saturday, May 4). Registration: Confirms pledge forms and online fundraising amounts. Issues fundraising rewards coupons to walkers. Fundraising Rewards: Reviews fundraising reward coupons and issues rewards to walkers. Food: Helps with distributing lunch and snacks to walkers. Event Experience/Route: Helps with checkpoint/start and finish line cheering, entertainment, and assists in other areas as required. Please note: All volunteer opportunities vary depending on the Walk location. If you are under the age of 16 please consider volunteering with friends, family or a guardian! How to Volunteer Signing up to volunteer at the Walk is easy! Find your closest walk on our website, complete your profile in our volunteer system where you can sign up for your preferred role, receive additional event-day details and view other volunteer opportunities in your region.
Volunteer For The Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Campaign!
Organization: Canadian Cancer Society - PEICategory: Special Events / Festivals
Description: If you're looking for a short-term yet impactful volunteer opportunity, consider volunteering your time during the month of April for The Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil campaign. From April 11- 20, live daffodils are being sold at participating retail locations across Prince Edward Island and we're in urgent need of volunteers to help coordinate the sales! What's expected of you? In short, you will: - Schedule volunteers for shifts selling daffodils (3hr shifts minimum) - Set up and put away the display table at the beginning and end of the day - Collect money at the end of the day & deposit it in the specified bank - Be available by phone during the campaign in case anything comes up or if your Canadian Cancer Society staff lead needs to get a hold of you Areas where volunteers are needed: Belfast Hampshire Morell Murray Harbour Murray River O’Leary Wellington Summerside