Town of Pictou Volunteer of the Year
Each year the Town of Pictou calls for nominations from the community for a Volunteer of the Year. This award is given to a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution in the Town of Pictou. Learn more.
There are a multitude of opportunities to volunteer in the Town of Pictou. Whether you are interested in sports, events, gardening, or history there is something for you. Volunteering gives you an opportunity to get involved in your community, to make new friends, to learn new skills, and gain experience for school and work.
Pictou Recreation and Parks Committee
Pictou Recreation and Parks Department is guided by a standing committee comprised of community members and Council representatives. The committee defines result areas for the department in accordance with the Town of Pictou vision and makes recommendations to Council on matters concerning recreation, parks and facilities. Other activities of the Committee include assisting in organizing community events, such as Winter Carnival, Christmas Light-Up, annual Volunteer Award Reception, and special projects. If citizens are interested in volunteering on the PRP Committee or for specific events we encourage you to find out more information by contacting Michelle Young at 902-485-4372. Currently the PRPC Committee is looking for new Board Members - if interested please call with your contact information.
Download the pdf Pictou Recreation and Parks brochure (687 KB) .
Other Town Committees & Advisory Boards
The Town of Pictou has several committees and advisory boards with which volunteers may become involved. Vacancies on these committees arise and are publicly advertised when available.
If you are interested in participating please call 902-485-4372.
- Audit Committee
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Fire Department
- Heritage Advisory Committee
- Planning Advisory Committee
- Police Advisory Board
- Pictou Recreation and Parks Committee
Organizations in Pictou that rely on Volunteer Support from the Community
- Pictou Lobster Carnival
- Northumberland Fisheries Museum & Heritage Society
- Rotary Club of Pictou
- Lions Club of Pictou
- deCoste Centre
- The Ship Hector Foundation
- Pictou Minor Soccer, Hockey and Baseball
- Pictou County Genealogy & Heritage Society
Contact Pictou Recreation and Parks for information on how to get involved in your community or check the listings below for current volunteer opportunities.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
| Organization | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotary Club of Pictou | General member | ||
| Pictou Lobster Carnival | Various | 902-485-1653 or 902-485-5150 |
pictoulobstercarnival@hotmail.com |
| Northumberland Fisheries Museum | Admissions, informing visitors about the various exhibits, selling gift items, etc... | 902-485-8925 or drop by the Museum, 21 Caladh Avenue on Pictou Waterfront | nfm-business@ns.aliantzinc.ca |
| Pictou West and Central-East Community Health Boards | Share an interest in Health Care and in their community and are willing to commit one evening a month to contribute to the work of the CHB. *No previous experience in Health Care is required. |
902-485-4389 | patti.ryan@pcha.nshealth.ca or visit their Facebook page |
| Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia | Heart Month | 1-800-423-4432 | mfoster@heartandstroke.ns.ca |
| Hector Heritage Quay | Volunteers needed to fulfill various positions on-site where the Ship Hector is berthed. | 902-485-5046 | hectorquaysociety@gmail.com |
| Canadian Red Cross |
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