There are no specific protections for volunteers; however, under the Human Rights Act and the Blind Persons Rights Act, you are entitled to general protections. One cannot be denied accommodations, services, or facilities to the point of undue hardship, that are available to the public.
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Act protects against discrimination based on a protected ground, such as disability. The Human Rights Act applies to most employers. Employers must accommodate an employee or applicant to the point of Undue Hardship. The Human Rights Commission may consider what steps an employer has taken to accommodate an individual. If the accommodation would cause “Undue Hardship” to the employer, then they do not have to make the accommodation. See the Human Rights Guide published as part of this series for more information.