Overview
Volunteer member of a Nova Scotia Health Community Health Board (CHB) to improve health & wellness in the South Shore region.

Responsibilities

Attend CHB meetings (1–2 hours/month, 10 months/year)

Participate in monthly board meetings and sub‑committee work as requested

Gather community ideas, share information on health & wellness, and advocate for priority actions

Develop partnerships with local community groups and award Wellness Fund grants to community projects

Prepare for meetings by reviewing materials and coming fully prepared

Actively participate, maintain positive relationship, show respect, and follow CHB processes (conflict of interest, decision‑making, etc.)

Adhere to CHB and Nova Scotia Health Authority policies, guidelines, and confidentiality requirements

Assist in annual self and board evaluations and support agreed actions

Qualifications & Experience

Resident of the CHB catchment area with a strong interest in community health & wellness

Explicit knowledge of community health issues or willingness to learn; interest in health promotion

Awareness of social determinants of health

Team‑working ability to achieve shared goals as identified by the CHB plan

Commitment to volunteer time as described above

Time Commitment
Expected to attend one meeting per month (1.5–2 hr) for 10 months (Sept to Jun). Sub‑committee meetings may be requested occasionally.



Terms up to three years with a maximum of two terms.

Training & Support
Orientation binder and formal orientation during the first year. Ongoing support from CHB Coordinator and Executive Committee. Specific training for future roles as needed.

Accountability
Accountable to the Nova Scotia Health Authority via the CHB coordinator, the community served, and other board members.

Equity & Inclusion
At Nova Scotia Health we value an environment that honours and recognizes equity, diversity and inclusion among our physicians, staff, learners, volunteers, clients, patients, and residents. We strive to respect, honour, serve, and include people of all races, religions, genders, gender expressions, languages, sexual orientations, ages, abilities and cultures.

Confidentiality & Safety
All volunteers must maintain confidentiality of any information obtained while volunteering.

Volunteer responsibilities include: exercising safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions or acts, receiving appropriate training, and exercising rights.

Dress Code
Volunteers are expected to wear a professional image, clean and appropriate attire, and the volunteer ID badge at all times.

Volunteer Requirements

Minimum 16 years old

Must reside in Nova Scotia and in the CHB's catchment area

Criminal record check and vulnerable sector search

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