


Volunteers make a difference!
The Halifax Regional Centre for Education values the many roles that volunteers play in our schools.
Parents, guardians, family members and community members who give of their time provide students with enriched learning experiences. As a volunteer, you will also discover the many rewards of helping students achieve their personal best.
Volunteers perform many different tasks in our schools. Some of the more common experiences include:
We recognize our responsibility to ensure that all students attending our schools are protected by taking reasonable precautions to screen volunteers who may be working with students without direct supervision of staff. In accordance with Nova Scotia's Provincial Volunteer Background Check Policy, prior to volunteering with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education, all volunteers will provide:
Please note: the Child Abuse Register Search and Criminal Records Check must be issued in the three months preceding volunteering and updated every three years.
Please connect with your local School Principal. A list of HRCE school locations and contact information can be found here.
For more information, please read our Volunteer Handbook.