Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with the Centre for Migrant Worker Rights Nova Scotia (CMWR NS). Our work includes outreach, rights education, support services, community-building events, and advocacy, which are guided by the principles of mutual aid, anti-racism and anti-oppression.
Volunteers are vital to the work we do. A summary of available roles and how to get involved are below!
We’re currently recruiting volunteers for specific, high-impact roles. If you're passionate about supporting migrant workers and want to get involved, read on!
Featured Volunteer Opportunities:
ESL/EAL Volunteers – Support our English for Migrant Workers Pilot Program with promotions, language learning activities and/or field trips.
Fundraising and Grants Working Group: We’re looking for experienced grant writers to join our Fundraising and Grants Working Group. This team helps us research, identify, and apply to grants that support the long-term sustainability of our work. A weekly time commitment of several hours is preferred. Find out more here.
Other Ongoing Volunteer Roles
If you're not available for the current call-outs but still want to help, we’re always looking for support in the following areas:
Spanish-Speaking Volunteers – Assist with translation and interpretation, and support migrant workers in completing forms.
Lawyers and Law Students – Gain hands-on experience by assisting with cases, including helping migrant workers fill out forms.
Communications Volunteers – Support the preparation of our monthly newsletter, design graphics, and/or assist with online outreach.
Annapolis Valley & South Shore Committees: We’re looking for volunteers who want to build solidarity and engage in mutual aid locally with migrant workers.
Research Volunteers – We are seeking volunteers to provide research, writing and/or policy support.
General Volunteers – Support transportation needs (valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required), assist at activities like our community meal or public outreach events and/or assemble food boxes or care packages for migrant workers.
Ready to Volunteer?
Fill out our volunteer interest form and we’ll get back to you: 👉 Volunteer Form
Thank you for standing with migrant workers. We appreciate your support!
