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. 230 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.

Rupert's Land Caregiver Services needs drivers to take clients residing in southwest Winnipeg to appointments, shopping and social outings. Compensation for gasoline and parking is provided. Volunteers can be available as little or as much as they wish; even once per month helps! Information: 204-452-9491 or rlcs_vol@mts.net.

Epic Opportunities Foundation is looking for Board members. Ideal candidates should have an interest in community living for persons with intellectual disabilities and have experience with fundraising and/or public relations. Information: Kristin 204-982-4682 or kristino@epicmb.ca.

Age &Opportunity is currently seeking volunteers to meet with isolated older adults to provide opportunities for socialization, two to four hours per month. We are also looking for individuals who speak Spanish or Swahili or have experience with English as an additional language. Information: Pam 204-956-6440.

SSCOPE Inc. needs a financial supervisor and executive assistant to the director for 10 hours per week to assemble/enter financial data, assist with partnership development and market social enterprises.Have clerical/accounting skills, are detail-oriented and have excellent written/spoken English? Call Bob, 204-987-6300 or email bob@sscope.org.

The Canadian Diabetes Association requires a race director for 25 hours per month to plan and manage the Run for Diabetes event Sept. 2. Duties include volunteer management and securing pre-event promotional exposure to meet event goals. Information: Kelvin 204 925-3800 ext. 225 or kelvin.hollender@diabetes.ca.

Habitat for Humanity is looking for a school liaison for their 3H program to share the Habitat message with high school students/staff, expand/follow up on participation and prepare semi-annual progress reports for sponsors. Information: Greg 204-233-5160 ext. 263 or gmallett@habitat.mb.ca.

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition March 11, 2013 B3