Apply to Join an Agency, Board or Commission in 2021

April 18 to 24 is National Volunteer Week, the perfect time for Nova Scotians to apply to join an agency, board or commission.

Applications are open for groups that provide advice and services in a variety of areas, including health care, education, environment, culture and professional self-regulating bodies.

“Our volunteers are essential to our communities,” said Minister of the Voluntary Sector Suzanne Lohnes-Croft. “Joining an agency, board or commission is one way Nova Scotians can help others, improve their skills and have their voices heard on issues that are important to them.”

In order to increase the diversity of the agencies, boards and commissions, applications are encouraged from youth, women, Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous people, African Nova Scotians and other racially visible people, persons with disabilities, Acadian Nova Scotians, immigrants and newcomers, and persons from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Quotes:

“I volunteer with the Nova Scotia agencies, boards and commissions because it gives me the opportunity to use my knowledge, skills and voice to directly impact important issues in our province."

– Miranda Romkey, Advisory Council on Heritage Property

Quick Facts:

• applicants are assessed based on their skills and qualifications, taking into account the needs of the individual agency, board or commission
• applications will be considered for both current and upcoming vacancies
• Nova Scotians can apply and track the progress of their applications by creating a profile in the online application system
• typically, appointees are reimbursed for expenses, and in some cases, paid a modest amount for their services

Additional Resources:

To find out more and to apply, visit https://www.novascotia.ca/abc or call 902-424-4877 or 1-866-206-6844 (toll free).

Agency, Board and Commission Information Video: https://vimeo.com/468695892/b7baf870df