Volunteerism and the Voluntary Sector in Nova Scotia
Volunteers and nonprofit organizations are some of the key threads that make up the social and economic fabric of Nova Scotia. Everyday, Nova Scotians and the Nova Scotia Government depend on nonprofit voluntary sector organizations and their volunteers to deliver valuable programs and services, which in turn build healthy, vibrant communities.
Statistics say a lot about the strength of this sector. To learn more about the nonprofit voluntary sector, please visit our Voluntary Sector Information.
Please click here to see the full list of organizations receiving The Voluntary Sector Professional Capacity Trust funding
Provincial Volunteer Awards, April 2, 2012
The Honourable Marilyn More, the Minister responsible for the Voluntary Sector, thanked 69 outstanding volunteers across the province at the 38th annual Provincial Volunteer Awards ceremony. Minister More recognized the volunteers, including firefighters, care workers, basketball coaches, ground search and rescue, for the countless hours spent helping others and making Nova Scotia communities better places to live. Read the release
Photo Notes:Minister More and Margie Beck, recipient of the Provincial Volunteer Award 2012
Youth Nominee Luncheon, March 28th, 2011
Twenty seven youth nominated for the Crime Prevention award and the youth specialty award of the Provincial Volunteer Awards came to Dartmouth to have lunch with the Minister of the Voluntary Sector, Marilyn More, and to talk about their volunteer work. Also attending were the Minister of Community Services, Denise Peterson-Rafuse, the Minister of Youth, Ramona Jennex, and MLA Becky Kent. Table discussions between the youth and government representatives were facilitated by youth leaders (Leaders of Today). Youth enjoyed the chance to network, to share their knowledge and experiences with government, while having a bit of fun. Read the release
Photo Notes: Minister of the Voluntary Sector, Marilyn More, with Minister of Community Services, Denise Peterson-Rafuse, Minister of Youth, Ramona Jennex, and MLA Becky Kent, pose with this year's youth nominees (High Resolution Version)
This provincial gathering was a great success. It brought together representatives from the local, provincial and national level to discuss issues, best practices and where the sector is heading as whole. Please click to view the English or the French summary of what was covered or click here for a full report.
