Kings Volunteer Resource Centre
County Fair Mall B4N 3E9 New Minas, NS, Canada

The Provincial Volunteer Awards go live on Monday April 26th at 11:45am! This year's Live broadcast features, recording artist Emma Stevens, Flamenco en Rouge and K-Pop dancers House of Eights. Come and celebrate Nova Scotia's awesome volunteers! https://livestream.com/basilav/events/9602947

Let’s spend this special week making sure all Nova Scotia volunteers get the applause and appreciation they deserve. This #NVW2021, take the time to thank a volunteer for all they do. Tag them on social media using #VolunteersBringChange

It’s National Volunteer Week! Thank you to the millions of volunteers across Canada, your efforts are impactful. The Value of One, The Power of Many, tag one or tag many! ... #NVW2021 #VolunteersBringChange https://bit.ly/3pI88F4

NEW OPPORTUNITY! Thoughtful Changes Mental Health Organization is seeking a volunteer to be their Social Media Manager. As an example you would regularly update their social media profiles with information, news, events, sponsor information, and photos. For more detailed information visit their position description on Volunteer NS at https://www.volunteerns.ca/report.php

Are you interested in promoting health and wellness in your community? Then the Central Kings Community Health Board may be a perfect fit for you! By sharing your time, you can promote and work toward improving health and wellness in your community. For more information click the Volunteer NS link here: https://www.volunteerns.ca/report.php

Are you interested in community engagement? Do you want to bring about effective changes in democratic participation and improve digital citizenship? If so, this could be an opportunity for you! Through volunteering in a start-up environment, you will get to gain a wide range of workplace skills such as strategic planning, program design and interdisciplinary research skills for civil society engagement. For more information on this online volunteer opportunity visit: https://www.volunteerns.ca/report.php

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN The Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award celebrates the power, strength and diversity of vibrant communities in Nova Scotia. Show your community spirit by nominating your community right here: www.communityspiritaward.ca

Join us for an online interactive workshop on the strategy & importance of Action Planning for Non Profits. Register at this link below. Seats are limited so register now. (Although a small nominal fee is charged to ensure attendance, if this is a barrier to anyone in community simply message us and we can waive it for you). Thank you to Mud Creek Rotary for their support. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/action-planning-for-non-profit-

It's March Break - why not take a little time to search for some volunteer opportunities on www.volunteerns.ca There may be something there you've been looking for.

As a Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life volunteer, you’ll help create an unforgettable experience for participants in communities across the country, while playing a critical role in supporting groundbreaking cancer research and a nationwide support system that ensures no one faces cancer alone. Visit the link on Volunteer NS for more info. https://www.volunteerns.ca/report.php Photo credit: CCS Home Page

It's African Heritage Month and there are many virtual opportunities to participate, share and learn. Visit African Nova Scotian Affairs to find out more. https://ansa.novascotia.ca/african-heritage-month

Nova Scotians have really stepped up over the past year. Now is the time to nominate someone for a Provincial Volunteer Award. All forms and info here novascotia.ca/volunteerawards

7Arts is enhancing & invigorating our local community by providing a creative space that will encourage, teach, support and promote the arts and art education. If this sounds intriguing to you, they are looking for volunteers! From Art Ambassadors, a Gallery Coordinator, Committee Members and more. Visit Volunteer NS to find out more. https://www.volunteerns.ca/Listings.php

Are you between the ages of 13-25? Take 5 minutes to fill out our survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H859C2G for a chance to win 1 of 3 $25 Gift Cards.

Today is International Women's Day. "Women's full and effective participation and leadership in all areas of life drives progress for everyone." www.unwomen.org

A stormy winter day is the perfect time to explore www.volunteerns.ca Where will YOU volunteer next?

Mark, one of our Volunteer Youth Leaders, annouces the winner of our SportChek Gift Card. Thank you to all of the youth who participated in our Youth Volunteerism During the Pandemic Project.

Register today for our February VIRTUAL Workshop "12 Questions Every Board Member Should Ask" Tuesday February 23rd at 7pm. Limited seating - don't miss out! Click the eventbrite link below. https://12questionseveryboardmembershouldask.eventbrite.ca

Do you know a family who is always helping other? Why not nominate them for a Provincial Volunteer Award? Visit novascotia.ca/volunteerawards for more info.