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 2026 Volunteer Fair

  • Autism NS
  • Blue Nose Marathon
  • Boccia Nova Scotia
  • Canada Revenue Agency
  • Canadian Mental Health Association Halifax-Dartmouth Branch
  • Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 
  • Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
  • Chebucto Connections - Pathways to Education
  • Chisholm Services for Children - LINKS Literacy Program
  • Correctional Service Canada 
  • Coverdale Justice Society
  • Development and Peace-Caritas Canada
  • Ecology Action Centre
  • Girl Guides of Canada - Nova Scotia Council
  • Halifax Public Libraries
  • Halifax Tool Library
  • Hospice Halifax and Encore
  • Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)
  • IWK Foundation
  • JA Nova Scotia
  • Kids Help Phone
  • MLA Lisa Lachance
  • Nocturne Art at Night
  • Northwood Care
  • Nova Scotia Mobile Food Market Society
  • Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank
  • Parkinson Society Nova Scotia
  • Phoenix Youth Programs
  • Prescott Group & Club Inclusion 
  • Ronald McDonald House Maritimes
  • Run for the Cure - Canadian Cancer Society 
  • Saint Vincent's Nursing Home
  • Scouts Canada
  • Shelter Movers Nova Scotia
  • Shelter Nova Scotia
  • SMU Community Food Room / Student Success Centre
  • SMU Medical Campus Response Team (SMUMCRT)
  • Souls Harbour Rescue Mission
  • The Career Foundation
  • United for Literacy 
  • YouthNet
  • YWCA Halifax

 

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Career & Experiential Learning
902-491-6248
4th, Floor Student Centre
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923 Robie Street
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