Volunteer for Education and Literacy Groups in Nova Scotia

Acadia University
319 University Hall, Wolfville, Nova Scotia B4P 2R6

The mission of Acadia University is to provide a personalized and rigorous liberal education; promote a robust and respectful scholarly community; and inspire a diversity of students to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, engaged citizens, and responsible global leaders.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

Volunteer Profile of Acadia University

Antigonish County Adult Learning Association
283 Main Street, The People's Place Library, Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2C2

The Antigonish County Adult Learning Association (ACALA) is a community, not-for-profit organization.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

Volunteer Profile of Antigonish County Adult Learning Association

Atlantic Science Links Association
Dalhousie University, Earth Sciences Department, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4J1

The Atlantic Science Links Association (ASLA) is a charitable science promotion organization which coordinates outreach programs for students in grades primary to twelve.

Keywords: Science and Technology · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Atlantic Science Links Association

Canadian Association for Irish Studies
Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H3C3

The Canadian Association for Irish Studies (CAIS) has been serving students of Irish culture for over thirty years, seeking to foster and encourage the study of Irish culture in Canada.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Cultural Centres · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Association for Irish Studies

Canadian Parents for French Nova Scotia Branch
8 Flamingo Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M4N8

Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is the national network of volunteers which values French as an integral part of Canada and which is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French-second-language learning opportunities for young Canadians.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Parents for French Nova Scotia Branch

Chebucto Connections
52, 16 Dentith Road, Room 172, Community Wellness Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3R2H9

We engage residents in making our community a healthy and vibrant place to live and work.

Keywords: Mental Health · Family Services · Education and Literacy · Community Services · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Chebucto Connections

Colchester Adult Learning Association
36 Arthur St, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N1X5

CALA is an adult learning organization located in Colchester County, Nova Scotia. We offer classes to adults who want to obtain a high school diploma, write their GED, or otherwise improve their academic and essential skills.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

Volunteer Profile of Colchester Adult Learning Association

Cole Harbour Cap Site Association
51 Forest Hills Pkwy, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2W6C6

The Cole Harbour C@P Site is a free community access location for computers and the internet.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Cole Harbour Cap Site Association

East Hants Adult Learning Association
224 Hwy 214, Suite 101A, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia B2S1J7

The East Hants Community Learning Association (EHCLA) believes in a stronger, connected community and through individualized programming we are opening the doors to education and transportation, helping create a more prosperous, and proud community.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

Volunteer Profile of East Hants Adult Learning Association

Eastern Counties Regional Library
390 Murray St, Mulgrave, Nova Scotia B0E2G0

Our mission is to stimulate a love of reading and a life-long interest in learning. To encourage self-reliance and the use of the new technologies. To provide an up-to-date, forward-looking network of accessible and inviting facilities, information services and outreach programs. To be responsive to community needs and to contribute to the economic and social well-being of our communities.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Eastern Counties Regional Library

Fundy Geological Museum
162 Two Islands Road, Parrsboro, Nova Scotia B0M1S0

The Fundy Geological Museum is the world centre for experiencing geological history interpreted from the unique features of Nova Scotia's fundy region.

Keywords: Science and Technology · Museums and Archives · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Fundy Geological Museum

Futurpreneur Canada

Branch: Atlantic 540 Southgate Drive, Suite 204, Bedford, Nova Scotia B4A0C9

Futurpreneur Canada has been fuelling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada's young enterprise for nearly two decades. We are the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Futurpreneur Canada

Genuine Progress Index Atlantic Society
535 Indian Point Road, Glen Haven, Nova Scotia B3Z2T5

GPIAtlantic is a non-profit research and education organization that is creating a Genuine Progress Index for the small Canadian province of Nova Scotia.

Keywords: Science and Technology · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Genuine Progress Index Atlantic Society

George Burton Toastmasters Club 6022
2615 Northwood Terrace, Northwood Living Center, Penthouse, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 3S5

We are one of Toastmasters Internationals' 13,500 clubs around the world in 116 countries. We are a non-profit group. We meet on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Tuesdays of the month 10:00am-12:00 pm at Northwood Center's Penthouse on Northwood Terrace, Halifax, NS.

Keywords: Seniors · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of George Burton Toastmasters Club 6022

Halifax Independent Elementary School Society
3331 Connaught Ave, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L3B4

At Halifax Independent education is focused on the whole child: intellectual, emotional, physical and social. We understand that a happy child learns best and that each child learns and develops in many different ways.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Halifax Independent Elementary School Society

Halifax Regional Library Board
60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y4P8

Halifax Regional Library was created April 1, 1996 from a merging of the Halifax City, Halifax County and Dartmouth Regional Libraries. At that time a new automated catalogue was launched allowing residents from the entire Halifax Regional Municipality to access the collections of the three former library systems.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Halifax Regional Library Board

Halifax Regional School Board
90 Alderney Dr, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y4S8

The Halifax Regional School Board was created in 1996 through the amalgamation of three individual boards that operated schools in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Halifax County.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Halifax Regional School Board

Immigrant Settlement & Integration Services
6960 Mumford Road, Mumford Professional Centre Suite 2120, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L4P1

ISIS recognizes the key role of immigrants in Canadian society. We work with newcomers to help them build a future in Canada. We provide a wide range of services to immigrants, from refugee resettlement to professional programs, from family counselling to English in the Workplace.

Keywords: Immigrants and Refugees · Employment and Careers · Education and Literacy · Cultural Centres · Community Services

Volunteer Profile of Immigrant Settlement & Integration Services

Learning Disabilities Association of Nova Scotia
46 Portland St, Suite 601, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y1H4

Founded in 1989, the Learning Disabilities Association of Nova Scotia (LDANS), is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to unlocking the potential of those with learning disabilities. The Association offers support, advocacy, and referral services to children, parents, professionals and others dealing with learning disabilities.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Disabled · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Learning Disabilities Association of Nova Scotia

Pathways to Education Spryfield
531 Herring Cove Rd, Chebucto Connections, Spryfield, Nova Scotia B3R1X3

Pathways to Education reduces poverty and its effects by lowering the drop out rate among high school students from economically disadvantaged communities. Pathways works to increase high school graduation rates and help youth pursue post-secondary education and/or find meaningful employment.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

Volunteer Profile of Pathways to Education Spryfield

Education and Literacy Groups

Volunteer in Canada by Category