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Winnipeg Free Press - PRINT EDITION
Volunteers AUG. 8
The following is a list of volunteer opportunities advertised in the Winnipeg area. For more information about these listings, please contact the person/organization directly. You may also call (204) 477-5180 ext. 221 to set up an appointment to see an interviewer at Volunteer Manitoba. Email: noreen.mian@volunteermanitoba.ca or visit our website: www.mbvolunteer.ca for other available volunteer opportunities.
Forget-Me-Not Pancreatic Cancer Network is holding a bottle drive and barbecue Aug, 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kildonan Park Shopping Centre parking lot and is looking for volunteers to help sort bottles collected and to be taken to the vendor. Call Lisa 223-5659 or pancanmb@gmail.com
Rainbow Stage will be holding its production of Hairspray Aug. 4 to 21 and require volunteers for the following positions: usher to help patrons find their seats and make sure theatre etiquette is maintained; ticket scanner to scan the tickets of guests as they enter the theatre; souvenir seller; program seller; 50/50 ticket sellers; assist concession workers by closing popcorn boxes and handing out ice cream and other simple tasks. Information: Gail 989-5261 ext. 2 or gthiesen@rainbowstage.ca
Age and Opportunity requires culturally sensitive volunteers who enjoy working with older adults to facilitate conversation circles for English as an Additional Language. Duties will include utilizing available resource kits to initiate and stimulate conversations within small groups of 12 to 15 people. Strong leadership skills and experience in group work with excellent written and verbal communication skills are requirements. Two hours per week for 10 weeks beginning in the week of Sept. 19.
Age and Opportunity requires a friendly visitor for an older adult in St. Boniface who enjoys animals and spending time outdoors. Call Dianne or Lan, 956-6440.
The Canadian Diabetes Association needs help for its annual Run for Diabetes on Sept. 5 at Assiniboine Park; various volunteer roles available. Call Kasia at 925-3800 ext. 232 or email kasia.james@diabetes.ca
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Manitoba Division, is seeking a volunteer for a lady residing at Deer Lodge Centre to help her tidy and organize her room and belongings, the fourth Tuesday of the month for a couple of hours in the afternoon. Please contact Ellen at 988-0917 or email at ellen.karr@missociety.ca
The Manitoba Schizophrenia Society needs marketing and P.R. volunteers to promote its annual fundraising event, Journey of Hope Walk Sept. 17, and a fundraiser for the event. Call Sangeetha at 786-1616 or email info@mss.mb.ca
The Spence Street Thrift Shop requires cashiers to greet customers, ring up purchases, tidy racks and pick up hangers, clean and dust when store is quiet. Call Carolyn 783-9281 or email cdubas.pfss@mts.net
Misericordia Health Centre requires volunteers for the following positions: visitor service ambassadors, scissors and styles appointment assistant. Call 788-8134 or email Volunteer@misericordia.mb.ca
The fifth-annual CPAWS Manitoba Boreal Wilderness Calendar is now being created. CPAWS Manitoba is looking for an individual who is outgoing, comfortable with the public, organized and enjoys attending community events to assist with marketing the 2012 calendar. Call Chanda at 949-0782 or email cpaws@gmail.com
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition August 8, 2011 B2
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