Saint Mary’s University’s annual Volunteer Fair takes place each September and offers students the opportunity to connect with local community organizations to explore volunteer opportunities that support professional development while contributing their time, skills, and energy to the community.
The 2026 Volunteer Fair will be held on September 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Loyola Conference Hall (LA290).
Community organizations interested in participating can register by emailing ccr@smu.ca.
Exhibitor List for the 2025 Volunteer Fair:
Autism NSBig Brothers Big Sisters of Greater HalifaxCanadian Blood ServicesCanadian Mental Health Association Halifax-Dartmouth BranchCanadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)Chebucto ConnectionsChisholm Services for Children - LINKS Literacy ProgramCoverdale Justice SocietyDevelopment and Peace-Caritas CanadaEcology Action CentreGem HealthcareGirl Guides of Canada - Nova Scotia CouncilHabitat for Humanity Nova ScotiaHalifax Meals on WheelsHalifax Public LibraryHospice HalifaxImmigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)IWK FoundationJA Nova ScotiaKids Help PhoneMobile Food MarketNocturne: Art at NightNorthwood CareNova Scotia Museum of Natural HistoryParker Street Food and Furniture BankParkinson Society Nova ScotiaPrescott Group & Club InclusionRonald McDonald House Charities® AtlanticSaint Vincent's Nursing HomeScouts CanadaShelter Movers Nova ScotiaShelter Nova ScotiaSMU Community Food RoomSMU Medical Campus Response Team (SMUMCRT)Souls Harbour Rescue MissionThe Career FoundationThe Halifax HelpersUnited for LiteracyWellness Wags Assistance DogsYouth Eco Stewards - Invasives Canada