Volunteer Opportunities
Browse the listings below to learn more about organizations across East Hants, the work they do and the volunteer positions they’re looking to fill. Want to add your organization to this directory? Email the Community Development Coordinator.
Caring & Sharing/Angel Tree Food Bank
Organization Profile
Provide food to those in need on a monthly basis. Act as an emergency source for food. Assist with school supplies and winter jackets. Operate a Christmas Adopt a Family/Person Program.
Location/Community
Enfield Legion, Lower Level.
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
Board members (including treasurer and president).
Connect and Contact
Website: caringandsharingfoodbank.com
Social Media: Facebook
Email: caringandsharinghants@gmail.com
Phone: 902-471-4733
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
Organization Profile
Through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), community organizations host free tax clinics where volunteers file tax returns for people with a modest income and a simple tax situation.
Location/Community
Across all of Nova Scotia. The East Hants clinic is usually hosted at the Lloyd E. Matheson Centre in Elmsdale.
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
Tax preparers, Support role (non-tax handler and tax handler positions), greeters, organization coordinators.
Connect and Contact
Website: Free Tax Clinics – Canada
Social Media: Facebook
Email: CITP.Atl.Halifax@cra-arc.gc.ca
Phone: 1-855-516-4405
Corridor Minor Baseball Association
Organization Profile
Corridor Minor Baseball Association is committed to ensuring baseball is offered to ALL youth in the East Hants Corridor area. Since its inception in 2015 the numbers have steadily increased to well over 200 youth every summer. Our success of growing the sport has resulted in increased demands on our volunteer base at all levels; Executive, coaches, Assistant coaches, parent volunteers, tournament chairs etc.
Location/Community
George P. Horne Memorial Fields, Enfield.
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
We’re always looking for folks to help out during the year at the Executive level and during the summer baseball season, whether it’s coaching, team managers, equipment managers, etc. There’s always lots to do to ensure our program is successful for the youth in our community.
Connect and Contact
Website: corridorminorbaseball.ca
Social Media: Facebook
Email: corridorminorbaseball@gmail.com
E.H. Horne School Preservation Society
Organization Profile
The EH Horne School Preservation Society operates the EH Horne School building which is home to a number of tenants including East Hants Childcare Centre, RSI DanceWorks, as well as the Enfield Heritage Centre Association. The Society provides short-and long-term space to local non-profit groups as well as bursaries to students entering post- secondary education. The Society has been operating this building for more than 20 years, providing an important service to the community and maintaining the heritage of the former school.
Location/Community
248 Highway 2, Enfield.
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
We are recruiting for new Board members, as we have lost several members recently, and specifically, we are currently looking for a volunteer to oversee our leasing contracts, as well as seeking a Chair for the Society.
Connect and Contact
Hal Hilton, Vice-Chair
hiltonhald@gmail.com
902-483-2610
East Hants Crime Prevention Association
Organization Profile
We are a group of citizens of East Hants working to prevent crime from occurring in our community. We are partners with the RCMP East Hants and have several subcommittees including Citizens on Patrol, Victim Services, MADD, EH Search and Rescue, MADD ,Seniors Safety, Crimestoppers
Location/Community
East Hants.
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
We are recruiting volunteers in all areas of our crime prevention association but our MADD and Crimestoppers have no members or leaders at this time.
Connect and Contact
Social Media: Facebook
Email: easthantscrimeprevention@gmail.com
Phone: Dolly Mosher, Chair 902-817-5832
East Hants Fire Service
Specific department listings available at the bottom of this page.
Organization Profile
Fire Departments in East Hants are volunteer based. Volunteers dedicate their time to train, learn and grow as a member of the Fire Service while responding to emergency calls both within their own community as well as supporting neighbouring communities.
All training is provided at no cost and there are opportunities to take part in other training certifications.
Location/Community
Elmsdale, Enfield, Gore, Kennetcook, Lantz, Maitland, Milford, Mount Uniacke, Nine Mile River, Noel, Rawdon, Shubenacadie & Walton.
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
Multiple roles are available for all who wish to volunteer, from on the ground to behind the scenes.
Connect and Contact
Website: easthantsfireservice.ca
Lantz: chiefs@lantzfire.ca
Elmsdale: info@elmsdalefire.ca
Enfield: chief@enfieldfire.ca
Gore: gdvfd1969@gmail.com
Kennetcook: visit easthantsfireservice.ca/contact
Maitland: maitland.fire@mdvfd.org
Milford: milfordfirechief@eastlink.ca
Uniacke: udvfd@uniackefire.ca
Noel: admin@noelfd.ca
Nine Mile River: visit easthantsfireservice.ca/contact
Rawdon: rawdonhall@gmail.com
Shubenacadie: members@shubiefire.ca
Walton: waltonshore4281@gmail.com
East Hants Historical Society
Organization Profile
We preserve artifacts and documents relating to the history of East Hants and exhibit them in the Lower Selma Museum to provide opportunities for people to learn more about East Hants communities, how they were settled, how people lived and how they worked.
Location/Community
Museum: Lower Selma; Artifact storage: Elmsdale.
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
New members welcome; board positions available.
Connect and Contact
Website: ehhs.ca
Social Media: Facebook
Email: info@ehhs.ca
East Hants Tide Fest/Come Home East Hants Association
Organization Profile
The Come Home East Hants Association is the volunteer group behind East Hants’ signature homecoming weekend, Tide Fest.The mission of the Tide Fest is to bring together the community of East Hants – as the largest official homecoming event of its kind in our community, we aim to provide a wide range of activities that families, friends and businesses will all benefit from and enjoy.
Location/Community
East Hants – based out of the East Hants Sportsplex
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
Day-of volunteers for July 14-16 2023; planning committee roles including event coordination, sponsorship recruitment, vendor liason, and more
Connect and Contact
Website: tidefest.ca
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Email: ehtidefest@gmail.com
East Hants Youth Links
Organization Profile
We provide after school activities for youth in the East Hants Corridor, and sponsor activities in partnership with facilities in the area.
Location/Community
Corridor, East Hants
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
We need volunteers to fill in roles of fundraising, bake sale items, help with the yearly online auction, afterschool program assistance.
Connect and Contact
Website: ehyouthlinks.ca
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Email: ehyouthlinks@gmail.com
Milford Recreation Association
Organization Profile
A community park that provides recreational, cultural and social opportunities through use of our hall, tennis courts, walking trails, playground, baseball field, soccer field, fenced in ring, skateboard park, pond and gazebo area.
Location/Community
Milford, East Hants.
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
Community Event volunteers.
Connect and Contact
Website: milfordrecreation.ca
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Email: info@milfordrecreation.ca or milfordrecreationassociation@gmail.com
Nine Mile River Trails Association (NMRTA)
Organization Profile
The NMRTA has the following purposes for operating:
- For people to experience and enjoy nature
- Encourage active living, physical and mental health
- Encourage environmental stewardship
- Preserve a natural treasure of the community
Location/Community
1143 Enfield Road, Nine Mile River, Nova Scotia.
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
Corporate sponsorship and donations, public relations, web design, fundraising committee, grant writing and trail work.
Connect and Contact
Social Media: Facebook
Email: Vice President
Phone: 902-223-8339
North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)
Organization Profile
Do you seek new experiences and friendships? Are you passionate about sport or learning about Indigenous cultures? We need the help of 3,000 volunteers to support Indigenous youth as they connect, celebrate and compete in the largest sport and culture event in Atlantic Canada since contact. Experience the Games as a volunteer, everyone is welcome.
Location/Community
Various locations across Halifax, Dartmouth, and Millbrook First Nation.
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
Team Lead positions available in variety of catergories. Event volunteers and timers etc can be sport/venue specific.
Connect and Contact
Website: naig2023.com
Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn
Email: Volunteer Intake
Special Olympics Cobequid
Organization Profile
Our vision is to continue to improve and expand the quality, opportunity and accessibility of sport to individuals with an intellectual disability. We strive to improve upon both the awareness and support of the community in regards to Special Olympics Cobequid and those involved with us.
Location/Community
Cobequid Region – Truro, Milford, Elmsdale.
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
Program facilitators & assistants, for bowling, FUNdamentals, track & field, swimming, floor hockey, curling and bocce.
Connect and Contact
Website: speolycobequid.com
Social Media: Facebook
Email: Edwina Renaux, Regional Coordinator
Tony Borovsky Trails Association
Organization Profile
Our association manages the network of trails that were constructed as part of the Long Lake development in East Uniacke. The trails are wooden provide quiet respite within the community. We value this resource and are determined to expand and maintain our trails network as the community grows around it.
Location/Community
Villages of Long Lake, East Uniacke.
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for people who love and use our trails to help out with routine maintenance. We organize work parties from time to time and appreciate including anyone interested in putting on some work clothes.
Connect and Contact
Email: TBMtrails@outlook.com
Phone: 902-718-7215
Volunteer Fire Departments
Elmsdale Fire & Emergency Services
Organization Profile
Established in 1966, we have been serving the community and surrounding areas for over 50 years. We currently have a total membership of 40+ members, who respond to various medical, motor vehicle and fire related emergencies.
Our apparatus consists of a Rescue Pumper, a 2000 gallon Tanker, a Rescue vehicle and a 4×4 Light Rescue/Medical Response vehicle. We also have Thermal Imaging capability, as well as personnel trained in Ice Water Rescue and Motor Vehicle Extrication using “Hurst”© equipment.
We have mutual aid agreements with surrounding volunteer departments including Lantz, Nine Mile River, Dutch Settlement, Shubenacadie, Stewiacke and Enfield.
Training sessions take place on Wednesday evenings throughout the year beginning at 7:30 p.m. Monthly business meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. We have many on site training tools including our EFES Trainer.
Location/Community
720 Highway 2, Elmsdale, NS.
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for new members! Drop by the station any Wednesday around 7pm if interested in joining
Connect and Contact
Website: elmsdalefire.ca
Social Media: Facebook
Email: Info@elmsdalefire.ca
Phone: 902-883-9229
Nine Mile River & District Volunteer Fire Department
Organization Profile
We are a Volunteer Fire Department. We respond to requests for emergency assistance in our community. Calls range from people needing basic medical assistance, motor vehicle accidents, brush fires, vehicle fires, structure fires, and many other calls for help. Outside of requests for assistance, we do occasionally fundraise and participate in other community events.
Location/Community
Nine Mile River.
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
All training provided: First Aid and/or Medical First Responder, Level 1 Firefighter, Pump Operator, Vehicle Extrication, Water/Ice Rescue, Traffic Control, and much more!
Connect and Contact
Website: ninemileriver.nsfire.ca
Social Media: Facebook
Email: t_man_d@hotmail.com
Phone: 902-223-8339
Uniacke & District Volunteer Fire Department
Organization Profile
We are a Volunteer Fire Department. We respond to requests for emergency assistance in our community. Calls range from people needing basic medical assistance, motor vehicle accidents, brush fires, vehicle fires, structure fires, and many other calls for help. Outside of requests for assistance, we do occasionally fundraise and participate in other community events.
Location/Community
Mount Uniacke.
Specific Vacancies/Volunteer Opportunities
All training provided: First Aid and/or Medical First Responder, Level 1 Firefighter, Pump Operator, Vehicle Extrication, Water/Ice Rescue, Traffic Control, and much more!
Connect and Contact
Website: uniackefire.ca
Social Media: Facebook | Twitter
Email: udvfd@uniackefire.ca
Phone: 902-866-2828