Volunteer & Work with Us
Please see the listings below for the specific paid & volunteer position which are currently open. Scroll further down for general information on volunteering.
Dispatchers
Please note that the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a volunteer organization made up of lay (non-clergy) members of the Catholic faith. While you do not need to be Catholic to volunteer with us, we ask that you are comfortable in an environment where the majority of volunteers are practicing Catholics.
A Dispatcher listens to recorded messages on our urgent help line, documents the information in a spreadsheet, and relays the details to the volunteer team. This role can be performed either from our office or from home, provided you have a working phone, computer, and internet connection.
We are currently recruiting dispatchers for conferences in the following areas: Halifax, Hammond Plains, Lower Sackville, Bedford, Fall River, Truro, Wolfville, Colchester County, and Lunenburg County.
Callers
Volunteers are essential in answering calls, verifying eligibility for assistance, and entering request details into our database. Additional responsibilities may include returning calls to collect further information. Each session typically lasts up to two hours, depending on call volume.
We are currently recruiting callers for conferences in the following areas: Halifax, Hammond Plains, Lower Sackville, Bedford, Fall River, Truro, Wolfville, Colchester County, and Lunenburg County.
Home Visitors
Home Visitors are essential members of our team, responding to requests for help by visiting individuals in their homes. The mission of each Home Visit Team—always operating in pairs—is to live out our calling to serve by fostering authentic, neighborly, and personal relationships within our community. These visits often involve delivering assistance, such as groceries or gift cards, and can vary in time commitment, typically requiring just a few hours per week.
We are currently recruiting home visitors for conferences in the following areas: Halifax, Hammond Plains, Lower Sackville, Bedford, Fall River, Wolfville, Truro, Colchester County, and Lunenburg County.
Treasurer- Immaculate Conception Conference (Truro)
The Immaculate Conception Conference is currently seeking a Treasurer to support our mission of addressing key challenges facing our community, including poverty alleviation, homelessness, food insecurity, energy insecurity, and other urgent needs.
The Treasurer will play a vital role in ensuring the financial health of the conference. Key responsibilities include tracking donations and expenses, preparing monthly financial statements, and monitoring accounts in relation to income, expenses, assets, and liabilities..
Please contact Dave Mahoney, President of the Immaculate Conception Conference, at dmahoney@eastlink.ca or at 902 956 0395.
Acting Vice President of St Vincent de Paul - Halifax Particular Council (HPC)
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul – HPC has been supporting people in need in central Nova Scotia since 1868. HPC assisted more than 11,000 persons last year with financial assistance exceeding $1.34 million.
If you are looking for a way to use your skills and at the same time live your faith though helping others – the position of vice president(acting) is available. The role involves attendance at monthly meetings totaling 4-8 hours. Other primary duties include collaboration with the executive members, committee leadership, updating and reporting on the Strategic Plan, annual activities report and participation in the management and planning for the council.
Should you want to support those most in need in our communities with your talent or for more information please contact: Ray Burke 902-646-0155 President SSVP-HPC.
There are a number of ways you can volunteer in service to those in need.
Full Membership - Following the completion of a screening process, Full Members participate regularly in the meetings and charitable activities of the conference.
Auxiliary Member - Any person, whether this person be Catholic or not, who accepts the Society’s principles, may become an Auxiliary Member. Auxiliary Members may or may not have contact with those being served and have limited organizational roles.
Casual Helper - Our parish-based conferences welcome and appreciate the assistance provided by those who want to get involved and make a difference but do not feel they can commit their time on a regular basis. As a Casual Helper, you will assist members in various charitable activities and will get to know the Society and the local members.
Youth - Youth are especially welcome to join our conferences by offering their time either as a Casual Helper, Youth Adult Member (19+ yrs) or Youth Member (12 to 18 yrs).
Please click on the blue button on the right to inquire about volunteering in the Halifax side of HRM, the towns of Amherst & Wolfville, and in Lunenburg & Colchester Counties.
