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Make the Most of Your Volunteerism Experience

Volunteer Nova Scotia’s comprehensive resources for volunteers and organizations allow you to maximize your impact. Enhance your skills and drive meaningful change in your community by accessing the tools and support you need to succeed.

General Resources

Charity Village

Ready for a job in the non-profit sector? Charity Village is a job posting site for non-profit organizations across Canada. Post a position for your organization or search for your rewarding career.

Do Some Good

Do Some Good brings individuals, community organizations and businesses together on one social platform to build stronger local communities across Canada.

Volunteer Canada

Volunteer Canada is working to remove barriers to participation so that every individual feels empowered to contribute to building more connected communities.

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Resources for Volunteers

Apathy Is Boring

Getting into politics can be overwhelming. Apathy Is Boring works year-round to support and educate youth to become active and contributing citizens in Canada's democracy.

SkillsOnlineNS

SkillsonlineNS is an online upskilling portal that provides all Nova Scotians with an opportunity to acquire in-demand skills. Looking to change careers or earn your next promotion? We can help.

Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteering can help you make friends, learn new skills, advance your career, and even feel happier and healthier. Learn how to find the right volunteer opportunity for you.

Why Volunteer?

People volunteer for a wide variety of reasons. But it's also OK to want some benefits for yourself from volunteering. Learn what you can gain from your experience.

211 NS

211 Nova Scotia is your 24/7 connection to the programs and services in your community that matter most to you. We connect you to local community groups, non-profit and government organizations.

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Resources for Organizations

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Youth Volunteer Engagement Facts

Volunteering helps people and communities reach their potential. 44% of Canadians 15 years of age and older volunteer an average of 154 hours each year.

Volunteer Screening Fact Sheet

The 10 Steps of Screening give clear guidelines for developing screening policies. These policies show an organization’s commitment to safe and meaningful volunteer engagement.

Engaging Youth Volunteers: A Case Study

Youth play a vital role in building resilient communities. This case study presents the findings of a youth pilot project on volunteering and gives suggestions for youth involvement programs across Canada.

Volunteer Screening Handbook

Volunteer Canada created The 2012 Edition of The Screening Handbook on behalf of Public Safety Canada. It is designed to suit organizations of all sizes and mandates. It is meant to provide guidelines for screening volunteers.

Code for Volunteer Involvement

Volunteer Canada created the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement (CCVI) to support organizations that engage volunteers. We encourage all organizations to use the CCVI as a guide for engaging volunteers.

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Insurance for Non-Profits

BMS Under Our Wing

Are you one of the 900+ Volunteer Canada members participating in one of the largest insurance programs for non-profit and charitable organizations across the Country? Apply for coverage!

Co-Operators

Community Guard® is a carefully chosen suite of affordable insurance options that protect non-profit and voluntary organizations. It’s our way of supporting those who support our communities.

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Other Resources

Imagine Canada

Through advocacy efforts, sector research, capacity-building resources, and services, Imagine Canada supports charities and nonprofits so they can better serve communities here and around the world.

Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada

VMPC is the champion in the field of Volunteer Management. Dedicated to advocacy, capacity building and networking, it connects a network of professionals and passionately elevates the quality of volunteerism in Canada.

Youth Centres Canada

YCC is a national non-profit organization that works with and for youth and youth centres to facilitate the inclusion of all youth. They provide training, resources and networking opportunities.

Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia

IONS advocates for, supports and amplifies the shared voice and work of the community impact sector through capacity-building opportunities and other resources.

Association of Volunteer Management Professionals

The Association of Volunteer Management Professionals Nova Scotia (VMPNS) is a provincial association for professionals and leaders working in the field of volunteer resource management.

Nonprofit Risk Management Centre

The Nonprofit Risk Management Centre inspire effective risk management practices and risk management leaders across the nonprofit sector. They offer consulting and membership services.

CanadaHelps

CanadaHelps provides the best fundraising technology for more than 30,000 charities. Their mission is to inform, inspire and connect charities and donors, with the causes they care about.

Energize Inc

Energize Inc. provides training, resources and consulting in strategic volunteer engagement. Energize has assisted organizations to start, expand, or strengthen volunteer involvement.

Provincial Volunteer Awards

Volunteering can help you make friends, learn new skills, advance your career, and even feel happier and healthier. Learn how to find the right volunteer opportunity for you.

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