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Volunteer Fair

Saint Mary’s University's Volunteer Fair takes place in September of each year. The objective of the annual fair is to provide students with the opportunity to connect with community organizations where they can learn about volunteer opportunities to develop professionally while donating their time, skills and energy to the betterment of the community. 

The Fair's date is September 25, 2024, running from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm in the Loyola Conference Hall (LA290) on SMU's campus. 

Email ccr@smu.ca for more information!

Email ccr@smu.ca for Community Partner for the September 2024 Volunteer Fair 

By attending the Volunteer Fair, your organization can display potential volunteer opportunities to all Saint Mary’s students. The Volunteer Fair provides an excellent opportunity to add to your current volunteer base and prepare you for your next volunteer recruitment. 

You must register to reserve a spot at the event as there is limited availability.

All current Saint Mary’s University students are welcome to attend the Annual Volunteer Fair.

Why attend the fair?

  1. Connect with 40+ volunteer community partners and discover various volunteer roles
  2. Network and develop relationships within the community
  3. Learn how you can contribute to community development 
  4. Make friends and build a sense of community during your university career
  5. Broaden your CCR experience and add to your Experience Record

Exhibitor List for the 2024 Volunteer Fair:

  • Autism Nova Scotia
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax
  • Canadian Blood Services
  • Canadian Blood Services (table 2)
  • Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 
  • Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
  • Chisholm Services for Children - LINKS Literacy Program
  • Chebucto Connections - Pathways to Education
  • Enactus Saint Mary's University
  • Feed Nova Scotia
  • Gem Health Care - Melville Gardens
  • Girl Guides of Canada - Nova Scotia Council
  • Halifax Tool Library
  • Halifax Public Libraries
  • Hospice Halifax
  • Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)
  • IWK Foundation
  • JA Nova Scotia
  • Mobile Food Market
  • Nocturne: Art at Night
  • Northwood
  • Nova Scotia Health
  • Open Harbour Refugee Association (OHRA)
  • Out of the Cold Community Association
  • Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Atlantic
  • Sail Able Nova Scotia
  • Saint Vincent's Nursing Home
  • Shelter Movers NS
  • Shelter Nova Scotia
  • Start 2 Finish
  • Student Success Centre
  • The Club Inclusion
  • The Ecology Action Centre
  • The Young Naturalists Club
  • United for Literacy 
  • YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs
  • & many more!

Contact us

Career & Experiential Learning
4th, Floor Student Centre
902-491-6248
Mailing address:
Saint Mary's University
923 Robie Street

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