Volunteer & Work with Us
Please see the listings below for the specific paid & volunteer position which are currently open. Scroll further down for general information on volunteering.
Paid Position:
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Part-time Bookkeeper
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - HPC has been supporting people in need since 1868.
HPC requires a part-time bookkeeper experienced in the following: Quick Book entries and transactions, bank reconciliations, month end close, payroll for 2 employees with CRA and HST returns, support in the preparation of treasurer reports and potential ad-hoc related functions.
The ideal candidate should have post-secondary education, or equivalent professional experience. Knowledge and skills include a minimum of 2 Years working experience with bookkeeping, Quickbooks and MS Office (Especially Excel, Power point and Word).
A highly organized and experienced individual with not-for-profit sector experience is an asset.
They must understand budget preparation and demonstrate advanced digital literacy.
This is a freelance position with an estimated 30 flexible hours per month, working remotely in Halifax, NS. Salary up to $1200 per month based on experience.
Submit resume to hpc.ssvp@gmail.com or call Ray Burke 902-646-0155 President SSVP-HPC.
Volunteer Positions:
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Acting Vice President of the Halifax Particular Council
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Treasurer of the Halifax Particular Council
Acting Vice President of St Vincent de Paul - Halifax Particular Council (HPC)
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul – HPC has been supporting people in need in central Nova Scotia since 1868. HPC assisted more than 11,000 persons last year with financial assistance exceeding $1.34 million.
If you are looking for a way to use your skills and at the same time live your faith though helping others – the position of vice president(acting) is available. The role involves attendance at monthly meetings totaling 4-8 hours. Other primary duties include collaboration with the executive members, committee leadership, updating and reporting on the Strategic Plan, annual activities report and participation in the management and planning for the council.
Should you want to support those most in need in our communities with your talent or for more information please contact: Ray Burke 902-646-0155 President SSVP-HPC.
Treasurer for St Vincent de Paul - Halifax Particular Council (HPC)
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - HPC has been supporting people in need in central Nova Scotia since 1868. HPC assisted more than 11,000 persons last year with financial assistance exceeding $1.34 million.
If you are looking for a way to use your skills and at the same time live your faith though helping others – our volunteer treasurer position is open. One should be a CPA or someone with experience in bookkeeping, business administration or financial management.
Operational work includes preparing cheques and deposits. Duties include oversight of a contracted bookkeeper who would prepare financial statements via Quick Books. There would also be involvement in strategic and operational discussions with two meetings per month.
The total monthly time commitment is estimated at 15-20 hours per month.
Should you want to support those most in need in our communities with your talent and for
more information please contact: Ray Burke 902-646-0155: President SSVP- HPC.
There are a number of ways you can volunteer in service to those in need.
Full Membership - Following the completion of a screening process, Full Members participate regularly in the meetings and charitable activities of the conference.
Auxiliary Member - Any person, whether this person be Catholic or not, who accepts the Society’s principles, may become an Auxiliary Member. Auxiliary Members may or may not have contact with those being served and have limited organizational roles.
Casual Helper - Our parish-based conferences welcome and appreciate the assistance provided by those who want to get involved and make a difference but do not feel they can commit their time on a regular basis. As a Casual Helper, you will assist members in various charitable activities and will get to know the Society and the local members.
Youth - Youth are especially welcome to join our conferences by offering their time either as a Casual Helper, Youth Adult Member (19+ yrs) or Youth Member (12 to 18 yrs).
Please click on the blue button on the right to inquire about volunteering in the Halifax side of HRM, the towns of Amherst & Wolfville, and in Lunenburg & Colchester Counties.
