Volunteering

Our volunteer program includes some of the most wonderful people in Halifax!  They come from wide-ranging backgrounds but all share a desire to do something positive for women and children who are homeless or at risk. 

Adsum's volunteers provide their skills, experience and valuable time to make the organization and its services stronger.

Adsum volunteers are involved in all aspects of the work, from serving on the Board to preparing a meal, organizing an art sale, gardening, cutting clients' hair, sorting donations and more.  There is almost certainly a place for you at Adsum!

Volunteer Application Form.pdf

For more information about the Volunteer Program, please contact

Cathy Napier (adsum@adsumforwomen.org)

2421 Brunswick Street  Halifax, NS B3K 2Z4

(902) 423-5049 (telephone)

(902) 423-9336 (fax)

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is composed of volunteers from the community.  They direct and inspire the organization, and they monitor the work to ensure that it benefits the community it was set up to serve.  Directors also support Sheri Lecker who, as Executive Director, is responsible and accountable for all the activities and the outcomes of the organization.   

President		Anne LeBlanc Social Worker, IWK Health Centre
Vice President		Gabrielle Horne, Physician School of Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie University
Treasurer		Terry Thorne, CA, CFP Atlantic Wealth Management
Secretary		Andrea Leet, Regional Life Manager Great West Life
Director		Brenda Merritt, Assistant Professor Dalhousie School of Occupational Therapy
Director		Gary O’Meara, Headmaster Armbrae Academy
Director		Christine Saulnier, Director Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Director		Mary Hale, Community Activist
Director		Donna Morykot, Engineer Consultant to Encana Corp.
Director		Yvonne Pothier Representing Sisters of Charity
Director		Brigid Savage Campaign Director, Canadian Cancer Society, NS Division

You may enjoy connecting regularly with others who use their creative spirit and community networks to generate revenue for Adsum.  A vairety of committees organize large and small special events for us.  If you are interested in serving on one of Adsum's fundraising committees, please contact the Director of Fund Development, Ellen Helmke, at ehelmke@eastlink.ca or (902) 422-3389.

Volunteering at the House

Volunteering at Adsum House is very fulfilling.  There are many opportunities, from as little as two hours per month.

Volunteering at the Centre

There are few volunteer positions open at Adsum Centre in Lakeside. Contact us at 876-5011 if you have a few hours a month to spare.