Volunteer Fair

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.

Email ccr@smu.ca to register for the September 2026 Volunteer Fair.
 
Participating in the Volunteer Fair gives your organization the opportunity to connect directly with Saint Mary’s students and promote available volunteer opportunities. Free for participating organizations, the event is an excellent way to expand your volunteer network, engage with motivated students, and support future recruitment efforts.
 
Registration is required to reserve a table, as space is limited.
All current Saint Mary’s University students are welcome to attend the Annual Volunteer Fair.
Why attend the Volunteer Fair?
  • Connect with more than 40 community organizations and explore a variety of volunteer opportunities
  • Network and build meaningful relationships within the community
  • Learn how you can contribute to community development and create positive change
  • Meet new people and build a sense of community throughout your university experience
  • Enhance your Experience Record with Co-Curricular Recognized (CCR) experiences

Exhibitor List for the 2025 Volunteer Fair:

Autism NS
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax
Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Mental Health Association Halifax-Dartmouth Branch
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
Chebucto Connections
Chisholm Services for Children - LINKS Literacy Program
Coverdale Justice Society
Development and Peace-Caritas Canada
Ecology Action Centre
Gem Healthcare
Girl Guides of Canada - Nova Scotia Council
Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia
Halifax Meals on Wheels
Halifax Public Library
Hospice Halifax
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)
IWK Foundation
JA Nova Scotia
Kids Help Phone
Mobile Food Market
Nocturne: Art at Night
Northwood Care
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank
Parkinson Society Nova Scotia
Prescott Group & Club Inclusion
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Atlantic
Saint Vincent's Nursing Home
Scouts Canada
Shelter Movers Nova Scotia
Shelter Nova Scotia
SMU Community Food Room
SMU Medical Campus Response Team (SMUMCRT)
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission
The Career Foundation
The Halifax Helpers
United for Literacy
Wellness Wags Assistance Dogs
Youth Eco Stewards - Invasives Canada

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