Volunteer Opportunities in Saskatoon

Volunteers work with adult learners one-on-one and in small groups to enhance literacy skills. All training is provided to volunteers, as well as ongoing support from our Adult Literacy Coordinator throughout the program. Work with adult participants to identify current skills, and work together to enhance those skills by supporting them with tools, resources, and encouragement. Coaches meet one-on-one with their learner either in-person at a public library or over Zoom. The weekly schedule is determined by what is convenient for the learner and coach - we find a time that fits your schedule!Coaches are provided with comprehensive literacy training and are given templates and materials that you can use when planning sessions with their learners. Once your training is complete, you will be matched with a learner according to their needs and your areas of expertise and availability. We then introduce you to your learner and start you off with a detailed Learning Plan that has been prepared for the learner and provide you with some suggestions and resources to get started. You will then plan weekly sessions based on the Learning Plan, strategies shared in training, and materials relevant to the learners’ interests and skill levels. Foundations’ staff is also here to support you in all aspects of your coaching role.Our adult learners are as diverse as their individual goals, so it’s difficult to describe a ‘typical learner’. Our program is learner-centred and strength-based, so there is no set curriculum - what you work on is based on your learner’s goals. Learners join our program for a variety of reasons such as improving their literacy skills in reading and writing, passing the written portion of a Driver’s exam, or earning their GED. We always welcome feedback or questions from our volunteers and learners. Foundations’ Coordinator will be in regular contact with you to offer support and suggestions and gather feedback. We are learning and growing together!If you are interested in learning more, please attend our agency orientation which is the first step to becoming a Lead coach by registering here: https://foundationslearning.com/for-volunteers/

Are you passionate about health equity and driven to make a real difference in your community? Pulse of Hope Foundation is looking for dedicated, visionary individuals to join our Board of Directors and help shape the future of healthcare in Saskatchewan.About Pulse of HopePulse of Hope is a Saskatchewan-based nonprofit foundation with a clear and urgent mission: to improve the compassion, accessibility, equity, and quality of healthcare for people across the province. We do this by advancing community advocacy, education, and awareness; facilitating access to non-medical equipment; and supporting or co-creating community-based health initiatives. Our work places particular emphasis on individuals living with chronic health conditions, and our primary focus communities are rural residents, Indigenous Peoples, and newcomers to Saskatchewan - those who have historically faced the greatest barriers to quality care.The RoleAs a Board Member, you will play a central role in guiding the foundation's strategic direction, strengthening its governance, and ensuring our programs create meaningful, lasting impact for the communities that need it most. You will help grow our partnerships, advance our mission, and bring your unique skills and perspective to a team united by a shared commitment to health equity.This is more than a volunteer role. It is an opportunity to lead with purpose, contribute to something larger than yourself, and help build a Saskatchewan where everyone - regardless of where they live, where they come from, or what they are living with - has access to the care and support they deserve.Who We Are Looking ForWe welcome applicants from all professional backgrounds. While previous board or governance experience is an asset, it is not required - what matters most is your commitment to our mission and your willingness to grow.Ideal candidates will bring:A genuine passion for health equity and improving the lives of underserved communities in SaskatchewanWillingness to learn and engage meaningfully with governance, organizational strategy, and community health issuesStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate respectfully with diverse perspectivesCritical thinking and sound judgment when contributing to board discussions and decisionsReliability and follow-through - honoring commitments and actively participating in meetings and initiativesAn asset mindset - bringing your unique skills, lived experience, or professional background to strengthen the teamSkills in areas such as finance, law, healthcare, community development, communications, fundraising, or lived experience with our focus communities are particularly valued, though no single background is required. Above all, we are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, open-minded, and ready to contribute to a team working toward a healthier, more equitable Saskatchewan.What You Will GainServing on the Pulse of Hope Board of Directors is an opportunity to contribute to something that genuinely matters - while also growing as a leader and professional.Drive real change - your decisions will directly shape programs and initiatives that improve healthcare access for rural, Indigenous, and newcomer communities across SaskatchewanBuild governance experience - gain hands-on exposure to nonprofit board operations, strategic planning, and organizational leadershipGrow your network - connect with healthcare professionals, community advocates, and civic leaders across the provinceStrengthen your résumé and LinkedIn with a credible board position at a registered nonprofit foundationDevelop transferable skills in areas such as financial oversight, policy development, and stakeholder communicationReceive a letter of reference recognizing your leadership and commitment to community healthBe part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that shows up for the communities that need it mostWhether you are drawn by the mission, the growth opportunity, or both - there is a place for you at the table.

Want to make a difference in helping children build their reading skills? Become a Spark volunteer!As a Foundations Learning volunteer, you provide one-to-one support to strengthen children’s reading strategies through our reading program called Spark. Spark Reading Guides attend a 3.5-hour training on reading methods and strategies, and will be provided with all resources needed throughout the program. Volunteers are matched with 2 elementary school students and work one-on-one with each student for 30 minutes, twice per week (Monday-Friday), over 8 weeks. Spark runs four terms a year: fall, winter, spring, and summer. Reading sessions take place at schools (with limited online options).If you are interested in learning more, please attend our agency orientation, which is the first step to becoming a Spark volunteer, by registering here: https://foundationslearning.com/volunteer/

Help plan, organize, and host Library events.Connect with potential community partners and request donated items, prizes, or snacks.Support event promotion and collaborate with other volunteers to make events happen.Attend community events to represent and promote the Library of Things YXE.Volunteer for a few regular Library shifts each year to build familiarity with Library operations.Report to the Events Coordinator.Time commitment: Flexible, averaging approximately 2–4 hours per week depending on upcoming events. Multiple volunteers welcome!

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/

Camp Circle O’ Friends is seeking dedicated, hardworking individuals to join our Fundraising Committee. Camp Circle O’ Friends is Saskatchewan’s only medically-supported summer camp for children ages 6-18 in the province affected by cancer. As a registered charity, we are able to operate our very special camp thanks to donations and grants. Our Fundraising Committee is responsible for assisting the Executive Director with fundraising-related tasks: researching opportunities, completing applications, planning and executing events, for example. This role will require a time contribution of approximately 2-6 hours per month, on average. An increase in time contribution could be expected leading up to and during fundraising events, with plenty of prior notice.While experience in fundraising is an asset, it is not required. We welcome people of all professional backgrounds to apply, if they are eager to support our organization.Please e-mail expressions of interest including any relevant experience to cfriends@sasktel.net.

Identify potential grantsMonitor due dates of identified grantsEnsure timely submission of grantsServe as the main point of contact for grantorsResearch data to support applications (optional)Work a few library shifts per year to gain a better understanding of how the Library operatesTime commitment: Will vary depending on grant deadlinesGrant experience is an asset

Are you passionate about health equity and driven to make a real difference in your community? Pulse of Hope Foundation is looking for a dedicated, community-connected individual to join our Board of Directors and help lead the development of our Indigenous Health Initiative.About Pulse of HopePulse of Hope is a Saskatchewan-based nonprofit foundation with a clear and urgent mission: to improve the compassion, accessibility, equity, and quality of healthcare for people across the province. We do this by advancing community advocacy, education, and awareness; facilitating access to non-medical equipment; and supporting or co-creating community-based health initiatives. Our work places particular emphasis on individuals living with chronic health conditions, and our primary focus communities are rural residents, Indigenous Peoples, and newcomers to Saskatchewan.The RoleAs Board Member for our Indigenous Health Initiative, you will play a central role in guiding the development, direction, and community relationships that shape this initiative. You will work closely with our team to build respectful, reciprocal partnerships with Indigenous organizations and communities across Saskatchewan, help ensure our programs are grounded in cultural safety and community priorities, and bring your knowledge and perspective to strategic decisions at the board level.This is more than a volunteer role. It is an opportunity to help build healthcare programming that is responsive to Indigenous communities' needs, shaped with them rather than for them.Who We Are Looking ForWe are especially seeking candidates who bring:Lived experience within Indigenous communities in SaskatchewanA genuine passion for health equity and Indigenous-led approaches to community healthUnderstanding of (or willingness to learn) the historical and ongoing barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing healthcareWillingness to engage meaningfully with governance, organizational strategy, and community partnership-buildingStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate respectfully across diverse perspectivesReliability and follow-through; honoring commitments and actively participating in meetings and initiativesNo previous board or governance experience is required. What matters most is your commitment to the mission and your connection to the communities this initiative serves.What You Will GainDirectly shape the direction of a new, community-centered health initiative from the ground upGain hands-on governance and nonprofit leadership experienceBuild relationships with healthcare professionals, Indigenous organizations, and civic leaders across the provinceStrengthen your résumé and LinkedIn with a credible board position at a registered nonprofit foundationDevelop transferable skills in partnership-building, policy development, and stakeholder communicationReceive a letter of reference recognizing your leadership and commitment to community healthBe part of a passionate, purpose-driven team working toward a healthier, more equitable Saskatchewan

Love meeting people and being part of your community? Come volunteer with us at Library of Things YXE as a Librarian Volunteer!What you’ll do:Welcome members and help them outCheck items in and outManage reservationsHelp with membershipsKeep the space tidy and welcomingYou’re a great fit if you:Enjoy chatting and helping peopleAre comfortable using a computerLike being part of a community-focused spaceTime commitment: Just one shift a monthSaturdays: 12:45–4:15 PMTuesdays: 5:15–7:45 PMThursdays: 5:15–7:45 PMLocation: Library of Things YXE, SaskatoonInterested? Email volunteers@libraryofthingsyxe.comHelp people borrow instead of buy—and build a more connected, sustainable community. We’d love to have you!

Consider volunteering and take an active role on one of Meewasin’s Board Advisory Committees! We are seeking two new members to join the Conservation Advisory Committee.The Conservation Advisory Committee is currently seeking two (2) members with the following skill sets: • Wildlife ecology and management • Traditional ecological knowledge • Ecological restoration • Ecological/environmental monitoring • Grassland management/rangeland ecology • Agriculture – farming, grazing, ranchingPlease see full posting at: https://meewasin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Conservation-Advisory-Committee-Volunteer-Position-Description-October-2026.pdf