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Good citizens are good neighbours!
Municipal government is the level of government where you can have the most input into the issues that affect your life -- and the lives of your family and neighbours. You can effect change in your neighbourhood through many different kinds of volunteer involvement with HRM.
The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking enthusiastic volunteers, who reflect the diversity of our changing population, and share an interest and commitment to recreation and sport to serve on the Board of Directors for the Canada Games Centre. This group of highly skilled and talented individuals will oversee the management of the facility ensuring a blend of community wellness, recreational programming, high performance sport training and competition.
Get involved, apply today to be part of the management team of this state-of-the-art facility!
Are you
• a volunteer?
• interested in volunteering?
• a neighbourhood association?
• a non-profit organization?
• a resident trying to get a community project started?
Services we provide
• Training and workshops including a volunteer conference
• Consultation to provide advice and guidance
• Assistance in designing community consultations
• Lead facilitation process
• Links to volunteers and organizations
• Links to resources, support and partners
• Volunteer Training Centre
Contact Us
490-5629
hrmvolunteerservices@halifax.ca
www.halifax.ca/volunteerservices/Workshops.html
Each March, selected volunteers from the Halifax Regional Municipality are chosen to represent the thousands of volunteers presently working throughout our municipality. These volunteers are recognized by HRM during National Volunteer Week (end of April, first week of May each year). Volunteers will receive a plaque and have their picture taken with The Mayor and Councillor from their district. This is followed by a reception to thank volunteers for all of their hard work and dedication.
Representatives may also be invited to a Provincial Volunteer Awards Ceremony and Luncheon; this event is hosted by Recreation Nova Scotia for the Province of Nova Scotia.
Nominations for 2010 begin in the fall of 2009. Nominate a deserving volunteer from your organization to be considered for selection as one of the HRM representatives.
What will you bring?
We’re looking for committed, organized people who know how to get results. Show how much you love Nova Scotia by helping us plan the Games.
Canada Games Centre
Board of Directors Recruitment
Volunteer Opportunity
The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking enthusiastic volunteers, who reflect the diversity of our changing population, and share an interest and commitment to recreation and sport to serve on the Board of Directors for the Canada Games Centre. This group of highly skilled and talented individuals will oversee the management of the facility ensuring a blend of community wellness, recreational programming, high performance sport training and competition.
Get involved, apply today to be part of the management team of this state-of-the-art facility!
Visit www.halifax.ca/CanadaGamesCentre/Board.html to fill out the Board application form and get additional information.
Please email any questions you may have to Bronwyn MacKinnon or phone 490-4535. 0
Volunteer for the Games by visiting www.careerbeacon.com/canadagames2011
Mayor Kelly and Members of Regional Council appreciate and encourage citizen participation on Municipal Boards, Committees and Commissions. To be eligible for these voluntary positions you must be a resident of Halifax Regional Municipality.
Each year in September HRM advertises in local newspapers and on the HRM website for volunteers to serve on Boards, Committees and Commissions. In addition to this annual recruitment process, vacancies may arise at other times throughout the year and are advertised separately. You may submit your application electronically using the form provided online, or, if you prefer, you may print the application form and mail or fax it to the Office of the Municipal Clerk.
For more information on volunteer opportunities with Regional Council Advisory Boards, Committees and Commissions, contact Lee Syms at 490-6524.
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Halifax Regional Municipality has six Community Councils, each consisting of three to six districts. Community Councils consider local matters, make recommendations to Regional Council, and provide opportunities for public input. Below are advisory committees that the public can participate on:
For more information on volunteer opportunities with Community Council Advisory Committees, contact Lee Syms at 490-6524.
Our 700-strong volunteer corps makes this the largest composite fire department in Canada. The volunteers respond to about 3,000 emergency calls a year throughout HRM. Members are recruited from all areas of HRM. more...
For more information, please contact Heather McKay, HR Consultant 490-4391
HRM citizens tell us that volunteering with HRP gives them an opportunity to give back to the community.
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Please feel free to contact the Volunteer Programs Coordinator at 902-490-6976 or by e-mail.
Junior Leadership
Develop leadership skils while volunteering in summer programs. Training will be provided. Activities with other LIT’s will be offered. You must attend an orientation session to receive the program application form.
Leaders in Training
This is an opportunity for you to experience a leadership role in your neighbourhood recreation programs. You will participate in training sessions, mentor opportunities and develop skills which will assist you moving into leadership roles in your own community.
Regional Youth Advisory Committees
The Regional Youth Advisory Committee consists of 12 youth ages 13-19, two from each of the six Community Council districts. Two Councillors sit on this committee with the youth. As a member of the Regional Youth Advisory Committee, you can review, evaluate and make recommendations to Regional Council regarding issues pertaining to youth. more...
Reading Support
If you love reading and children, you may want to become a Reading Support volunteer tutor. more...Adult Literacy
By becoming a volunteer tutor you can help someone in your community improve his or her basic literacy skills. more...English as a Second Language (ESL) for Adults
With a two to three hour weekly time commitment, you can help an adult in your community improve his or her English language skills. more...Home Delivery Services
Bring the joy of reading to your homebound neighbours! more...Youth Volunteer Program
Youth participate as library volunteers, sharing their skills and talents with the library and community and developing new skills that will enhance employability. more...
4Cs Foundation
4Cs Foundation provides grants for community arts projects and works to support, train and connect people interested in community arts.
Contact:
Mail: Suite 204, 5663 Cornwallis Street
Halifax, NS B3K 1B6
email: info@4csfoundation.com
tel: (902)422-4805
fax: (902)425-9560
website: www.4csfoundation.com
Learn about other funding opportunities in HRM...
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