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 call Volunteer Manitoba at 477-5180, ext. 225, e-mail vmreferral@mts.net or www.volunteermanitoba.ca.
Age & Opportunity requires: an administrative assistant for Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., West End Senior Centre; a volunteer to provide information/referral services to incoming inquiries and to assist with office duties at a downtown location; a volunteer to share life stories and experiences with and friendly visitors in Garden City, North Kildonan, downtown and Weston. Call Dianne, 956-6440.
Transcona Literacy Centre Inc. has openings for volunteer teaching assistants and adult learners. Call 224-9099 or tlitc2shaw.ca.
Lung Association, Manitoba needs volunteers for the 3rd annual Conquer the Globe: Stairclimb for Clean Air 2008, Nov. 16, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Canwest Place, 201 Portage Ave. Call 774-5501, ext. 245.
Rupert's Land Caregiver Services, a non-profit organization that supports family caregivers of older adults will be holding a conference "Caregiving with Confidence" Jan. 21 and 22. Looking for volunteers with greeting attendees, assisting during sessions & working at registration\information desk. Call, 452-9491.
D'Arcy's A.R.C. (Animal Rescue Centre) urgently requires volunteers to help with animal care in their new facility at 730 Century St. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and willing to commit to three hours a week. Shifts include mornings, afternoons and evenings. Call Brenda, 888-2266 or arcvolunteers@mts.net.
Tache Centre 185 Despins St. and Foyer Valade 450 River Rd. personal care homes, seek volunteers to porter residents and help with recreation programs; porter to chapel and help with spiritual services; porter to physiotherapy (mornings), hairdressers and dentist (in house); visit residents; clerical duties and help run canteen. Bilingualism an asset but not required. Call Marie-Jo at 235-2155 or 254-9353.
Manitoba Theatre for Young People needs volunteers during performances to help seat patrons, take tickets, stuffing and handing out programs, assisting patrons to and from washroom, discourage excess noise/food and beverage consumption by patrons in theatre, provide directions and other information and report any issues to house manager. Call Susan, 947-0394, ext. 223 or hmanager@mtyp.ca.
Bright Futures Programs in the Inkster/Seven Oaks area of Winnipeg, require volunteers with knowledge and expertise to tutor Grade 9 students in at least one of the Grade 9 high school core subjects (Mathematics, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies, French or Computer Studies). They need tutors willing to use a student-centred approach to assist students to build study skills, reinforce content area knowledge/skills, and assist them with daily homework challenges. A commitment of 2 hours/week would be appreciated. Call Karen or Jana, 631-5849 or brightfutures@7oaks.org.
Friends of the Canadian Human Rights Museum needs a volunteer administration assistant. Duties include but are not limited to: event mailings, phone calls/follow ups as a representative of the organization, packaging campaign information kits, book binding and other administrative duties that may arise. Call Vanessa,944-2472 or vtetrault@friendsofcmhr.ca.
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