Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) volunteers assist staff at many of our locations throughout the province. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and are required to submit a current criminal record check with vulnerable sector search. Volunteer placements are usually for a minimum of 3 months with a maximum of 7 hours per week. Most placements take place on weekdays between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm.
As a volunteer you will:
- Give back to your local community
- Support staff and clients/families
- Gain experience
- Develop new skills and sharpen old skills
- Experience networking opportunities
Hearing & Speech Nova Scotia has a limited number of volunteer opportunities available and not all requests can be accommodated.
How do I get involved?
Complete the volunteer application.
We will review your application and reach out to you when there is an open volunteer opportunity. Volunteer applications are kept on file for a six month period.
Why do you ask for a Criminal Records Check?
Hearing & Speech Nova Scotia requires that a criminal records check (with vulnerable sector search) be completed prior to starting your volunteer placement. We are required to ensure that volunteers who may interact with our clients are thoroughly screened. Cost of the records check is not covered by HSNS.