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The following is a list of volunteer opportunities for Winnipeg and surrounding areas. For more information about these listings, please contact the organization directly. Volunteer Manitoba does not place volunteers with organizations but can assist you in finding an opportunity. To learn more about its programs and services, go to www.volunteermanitoba.ca or call 204-477-5180.

Manitoba Possible is seeking a general clerk/data encoder who is knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and operating systems to do clerical functions such as filing, encoding and organizing. The volunteer will be responsible for checking client data in the database and preparing spreadsheets, filing, labelling and organizing files. They will also be responsible for entering data from paper to a computer data-entry system. Apply online at http://wfp.to/QhN by Saturday.

The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is seeking committee members for the Winnipeg Brain Tumour Walk. Volunteers will help the walk co-ordinator plan and implement the “pit stop,” seek potential sponsorships, and source and collect items for a virtual auction. Committee planning for the walk continues until the event on June 17. The level of commitment is flexible. Email cmcdonnell@braintumour.ca by June 1.

Volunteers are needed to make thank-you calls to donors on behalf of the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. The initiative will encourage donors to continue to support fundraising efforts. Applications are being accepted for participation over the next two months. The time commitment is one to two hours per week. Volunteers will participate remotely, by telephone. CancerCare Manitoba is also seeking patient and family advisers to share their perspective on a variety of short- and long-term projects. Volunteers can participate in-person or virtually. Email ccmbvolservices@cancercare.mb.ca about either position, or phone 204-787-2121.

Age & Opportunity’s senior immigrant settlement services needs culturally sensitive volunteers who enjoy working with older people to check in weekly with socially isolated clients in their first language. Volunteers who speak multiple languages are encouraged to apply by emailing their resumé to mkapoor@aosupportservices.ca.

The Assiniboine Park Conservancy is recruiting volunteers ages 14 and older for roles in the park and zoo this summer. If you are interested in volunteering at the Leaf in Canada’s Diversity Gardens when it opens this fall, you must apply before June 15 to participate in training. For more information, go to http://wfp.to/QLH or email volunteer@assiniboinepark.ca.

Green Action Centre needs volunteers for its board of directors to work with staff members to ensure effective programs and activities that enhance individual and workplace sustainability, and address climate impacts. The monthly time commitment is about four to six hours. Directors serve for two-year renewable terms. Email Nikole Sawatzky at info@greenactioncentre.ca.

Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter needs volunteers to help with animal care and shelter maintenance. Duties include feeding and watering cats, cleaning and disinfecting kennels, washing dishes, unfolding newspapers, and general cleaning and dusting. Must be 18 or older. Many different shifts available. Call Carla or Michelle at 204-832-9880. Go to www.petrescueshelter.com for more information about the shelter.

The North Centennial Seniors Association of Winnipeg is seeking volunteers for its Grandma & Grandpa Swim Program. This nationally recognized program offers one-on-one pool play time with preschoolers from participating daycares. This is a one-hour commitment per week, in the pool or during snack/party times. A police record check is required. Call 204-582-0066 with any questions. Email letter of application to toncsc@shaw.ca.

The Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities is seeking enthusiastic, creative and committed volunteers to join its fundraising committee. Events, donation drives and corporate sponsorship strategies are the primary objectives. Volunteers will attend a virtual committee meeting once a month, with additional time possibly required. For more information, email operations manager Kaye Grant at operations@mlpd.mb.ca.

The Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers. When disaster strikes, you can help, and the Red Cross can show you how. Go to www.redcross.ca/volunteer, email volunteer@redcross.ca or call 1-844-818-2155.