Social and Community Service Volunteer Opportunities in Saskatoon

THE PROBLEM A growing number of women and gender-diverse people are being impacted by homelessness, displaced from their homes and estranged from their families. The isolation can be particularly challenging. Often, women report feeling disconnected from society, invisible and alone. The stigma around homelessness only perpetuates this inequality and the cycle inevitably continues.THIS LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITYThis is a great role for enthusiastic project manager types to grow and develop. Help inspire your community to take action and change the narrative for how at risk women in our communities are viewed for future generations. A LOCAL CHAPTER is a branch of The Shoebox Project led entirely by volunteers in communities across Canada.On behalf of, and supported by a trusted registered charity, Local Chapters collect gifts and essentials from members of the community and distribute them through shelters and agencies to local women and gender-diverse individuals experiencing or at-risk-of homelessness. A LOCAL CHAPTER COORDINATOR determines a Chapter's goals based on the needs of local shelters and community agencies. They lead and execute seasonal gift drives by recruiting local volunteers to help. Chapters educate and build awareness of The Shoebox Project and our mission. They encourage the community to support their Chapter through Shoebox gifts, monetary donations, volunteering and offering kind messages of support to the women they serve.Our annual giving campaign is during the holidays and a majority of Chapter activity is from September(planning), through December (gift delivery). Many chapters run gift giving campaigns during other times of the year like International Women's Day and Mother's Day.This leadership opportunity is flexible with your schedule and home based, however you do need to be living within the community you are serving as this is a boots on the ground opportunity as you lead local volunteers in drive related activities. YOUR COMMUNITY IMPACT:Every woman, regardless of their circumstances, Canadan achieve great things for themselves and their families. They can gain confidence and self worth, find independence, become leaders and someday may mentor others to do the same. All it takes is a caring community to see them, to hear them, and to act to support them. Our Local Chapters work together to uplift and empower women so they can see themselves in a positive light and worthy of being cared for. IT BEGINS WITH YOU. We are waiting for your leadership today and you’ll be ready to hit the ground running for our annual drive season beginning in September!Your Impactful Responsibilities ● Be the Face of the Cause: Act as an ambassador, educating your community on the challenges facing women in need and inspiring others to take action. ● Build Your Dream Team: Recruit and lead a motivated group of volunteers to help share the workload and the fun. ● Forge Community Partnerships and Crucial Support: Identify and collaborate with local shelters, resource agencies, corporate, community and school partners to ensure needed support is received and ultimately reaches those who need it most. ● Drive the Gift Campaign: Oversee the "life cycle" of a gift, from initial fundraising and social media buzz (Facebook/Instagram) to the inspection and delivery of shoeboxes. ● Operational Excellence: Manage chapter administration and expenses, track community outreach and inquiries, and ensure the chapter runs smoothly and transparently using guidelines and policies. What You Bring to the Table ● Leadership Heart: You have a passion for supporting women and a desire to make a tangible difference in the heart of your very own community. ● Project Management Prowess: You’re organized, comfortable with a "committee" style of leadership, and can keep multiple plates spinning. ● Communication Skills: You are comfortable making the "ask" for support and can communicate professionally with shelter staff, donors, and local media. ● Tech Savvy: You’re familiar with Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets, etc.) and feel right at home navigating social media. ● Financial Literacy: You have a basic understanding of budgeting and expense tracking.

THE PROBLEMA growing number of women and gender-diverse people are being impacted by homelessness, displaced from their homes and estranged from their families. The isolation can be particularly challenging. Often, women report feeling disconnected from society, invisible and alone. The stigma around homelessness only perpetuates this inequality and the cycle inevitably continues.THIS LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITYThis is a great role for enthusiastic project manager types to grow and develop. Help inspire your community to take action and change the narrative for how at risk women in our communities are viewed for future generations. A LOCAL CHAPTER is a branch of The Shoebox Project led entirely by volunteers in communities across Canada.On behalf of, and supported by a trusted registered charity, Local Chapters collect gifts and essentials from members of the community and distribute them through shelters and agencies to local women and gender-diverse individuals experiencing or at-risk-of homelessness. A LOCAL CHAPTER COORDINATOR determines a Chapter's goals based on the needs of local shelters and community agencies. They lead and execute seasonal gift drives by recruiting local volunteers to help. Chapters educate and build awareness of The Shoebox Project and our mission. They encourage the community to support their Chapter through Shoebox gifts, monetary donations, volunteering and offering kind messages of support to the women they serve.Our annual giving campaign is during the holidays and a majority of Chapter activity is from September(planning), through December (gift delivery). Many chapters run gift giving campaigns during other times of the year like International Women's Day and Mother's Day.This leadership opportunity is flexible with your schedule and home based, however you do need to be living within the community you are serving as this is a boots on the ground opportunity as you lead local volunteers in drive related activities. YOUR COMMUNITY IMPACT:Every woman, regardless of their circumstances, Canadan achieve great things for themselves and their families. They can gain confidence and self worth, find independence, become leaders and someday may mentor others to do the same. All it takes is a caring community to see them, to hear them, and to act to support them. Our Local Chapters work together to uplift and empower women so they can see themselves in a positive light and worthy of being cared for. IT BEGINS WITH YOU. We are waiting for your leadership today and you’ll be ready to hit the ground running for our annual drive season beginning in September!Your Impactful Responsibilities ● Be the Face of the Cause: Act as an ambassador, educating your community on the challenges facing women in need and inspiring others to take action. ● Build Your Dream Team: Recruit and lead a motivated group of volunteers to help share the workload and the fun. ● Forge Community Partnerships and Crucial Support: Identify and collaborate with local shelters, resource agencies, corporate, community and school partners to ensure needed support is received and ultimately reaches those who need it most. ● Drive the Gift Campaign: Oversee the "life cycle" of a gift, from initial fundraising and social media buzz (Facebook/Instagram) to the inspection and delivery of shoeboxes. ● Operational Excellence: Manage chapter administration and expenses, track community outreach and inquiries, and ensure the chapter runs smoothly and transparently using guidelines and policies. What You Bring to the Table ● Leadership Heart: You have a passion for supporting women and a desire to make a tangible difference in the heart of your very own community. ● Project Management Prowess: You’re organized, comfortable with a "committee" style of leadership, and can keep multiple plates spinning. ● Communication Skills: You are comfortable making the "ask" for support and can communicate professionally with shelter staff, donors, and local media. ● Tech Savvy: You’re familiar with Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets, etc.) and feel right at home navigating social media. ● Financial Literacy: You have a basic understanding of budgeting and expense tracking.

Foundations Learning is offering a free, year-round Income Tax Clinic in partnership with the CRA’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), and we are recruiting Volunteer Tax Preparers. As a Volunteer Tax Preparer, you will complete income tax returns for low-income Saskatchewan residents with simple tax situations. This helps them get the benefits and tax credit they may be entitled to. Our tax clinic will be offered both in person and virtually. You can choose to volunteer in person at a tax clinic or virtually by completing income tax returns online, or both!. You have the option to volunteer only during the tax season (March-April), or throughout the year. No accounting experience is required. Volunteers receive free in-person training and online resources provided by the CRA, as well as additional training and ongoing support from Foundations Learning. Duties and Responsibilities: Complete income tax returns following CRA guidelines Use EFILE tax preparation software to file tax returns electronically Maintain strict confidentiality on all taxpayer information Verify taxpayer identity by checking photo ID prior to filing Call the CVITP dedicated help line for any questions about income tax, using EFILE, and the UFile CVITP tax software Communicate issues, questions, or concerns with the Tax Clinic Coordinator Qualifications: No accounting experience required Must have a valid Social Insurance Number Must have filed your own taxes in Canada at least once Training and software will be provided

Volunteer with family literacy programs and events that encourage parents and children to learn together. The various components of this program support literacy development for the entire family and encourages parents and children to learn together. Volunteers work collaboratively with the Family Literacy Coordinator to help support the relationship between caregivers and children by modeling that literacy is not limited to reading and writing. If you are interested in learning more, please attend our agency orientation, which is the first step to becoming a Family Literacy volunteer, by registering here: https://foundationslearning.com/for-volunteers/

Infrequent repair and/or regular maintenance of itemsMaintain detailed records of maintenance and repair activitiesIdeal for: Handy humans who like to repair and maintain thingsTime commitment: Flexible and ongoing*Experience required as this work would be done independently