Elizabeth Kerwin-Smith has been an Elf volunteer for 4 years and her energy and dedication to her students is contagious! We are very lucky to have so many wonderful volunteers, but Elizabeth is a shining example of how a compassionate and positive influence can be so powerful in the life of a young person. Her Read more about Our 2017 Volunteer Spirit Award Recipients[…]
Are you Looking to Find Your Perfect Match? Volunteer Centre Launches “Dating Site” for Local Volunteers and Non-Profit Agencies Nicknamed vHarmony
FOR RELEASE – February 14th 2017 Contact : Stephanie Turner, SJVC President Email: volunteersaint john@gmail.com (506) 333-3442
SAINT JOHN, NB – The Saint John Volunteer Centre (SJVC) has been matching volunteers with non-profit agencies who need help for over 40 years. “It’s a very human-resource intensive exercise” says volunteer board President, Stephanie Turner. “We felt there must be a way to automate the process. We discovered software designed specifically for volunteer centres called Better Impact.”
According to Calvin Pert, volunteer and IT advisor, “Better Impact works somewhat like a dating site. […]
Wheelchair Sports New Brunswick is calling for nominations to fill a number of positions on its Board of Directors. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to represent the wheelchair sports community within an organization that positively impacts the athlete experience at every level. Please submit your biography via email attention ‘Nomination Committee’: c/o admin@wsnb.ca by Read more about CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Wheelchair Sports NB Board of Directors[…]
Girl Guides is looking for leaders in Uptown Saint John, Millidgeville and possibly other areas in and around the city. When you volunteer with kids at Girl Guides of Canada–Guides du Canada (GGC), you’re playing a key role in providing girls aged 5-17 with the fun and the challenge of Guiding. You’ll be their cheerleader Read more about Become a Girl Guide Leader (Uptown, Millidgeville, others….)[…]
Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick Volunteer Opportunity – Volunteer Financial Coordinator The Alzheimer Society of NB is seeking a very detail oriented volunteer to help us create and issue official tax receipts to donors, as well as helping with various financial tasks. Date: One morning or afternoon per week. (Approx. 3-4 hours per week) Time: Read more about Alzheimers Society looking for help 3-4 hours/week[…]
Volunteer Opportunity – Heart and Stroke Foundation of NB Sept 24 in Rothesay Sept 25 in Saint John Looking for volunteers to help our with our Big Bike Ride event day, looking for help anywhere for 7am til 6pm – volunteer letters can be provided for hours worked. If interested – contact Annie at asmith@hsf.nb.ca Read more about CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Heart & Stroke’s BIG BIKE RIDE Sept 24-25th[…]
Statistics Canada has released a fact sheet on employer support for volunteering (ESV). For the first time, the 2013 General Social Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating (GSS GVP) permits the calculation of volunteering rates of employees with or without employer support. This fact sheet explores to what extent ESV is associated with an increase Read more about Fact Sheet on employer support for volunteering[…]
Co-workers, friends, team mates, service clubs or families…this is a great “feel good” thing to do! Groups of 6-8 people typically needed but if your group is smaller we can find you something! Check out the list below. See something that interests you? email volunteersaintjohn@gmail.com
The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada works with communities across the country to provide children with life threatening illnesses the opportunity to realize their most heartfelt wish. By creating unique, meaningful experiences, Children’s Wish enhances quality of life for these courageous children and their families. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Special Events Coordinator, Special Events Volunteer, Special Events, Communications Coordinator, Special Read more about Our newest Member: Children’s Wish Foundation[…]
If you’d like a volunteer opportunity that offers a flexible schedule and involves participating in community events with a focus on recruiting new donors and promoting upcoming clinics, an in-community role may be right for you. In-community volunteering is a great chance to meet people by working with different groups and raising awareness of the importance of Read more about CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Canadian Blood Services[…]