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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.

Rainbow Resource Centre needs a friendly, people-oriented group facilitator to organize and lead the Rainbow Alliance for Men. It is a support group for gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, queer and questioning men that meets at the centre. The volunteer will supervise large groups, manage conflict, maintain confidentiality, actively listen and effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds. The time commitment is four to 10 hours per month, with meetings occurring once or twice monthly in the evenings and/or on weekends depending on the facilitator’s availability, group schedule and space availability. People with lived experience relevant to the position are encouraged to apply. Apply online at http://wfp.to/0B0 by March 24.

Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery needs board members. Urban Shaman is in a process of organizational renewal and is seeking to expand its board of directors. Various areas of expertise — such as finance, legal, public relations, human resources and governance — are needed. Apply online at http://wfp.to/0BN, email board@urbanshaman.org or phone 204-942-2674 by March 31.

NorWest Co-op Community Food Centre needs friendly and compassionate assistants for the Gilbert Park Resource Centre. Depending on the shift, volunteers are responsible for preparing lunches, greeting community members and offering coffee or tea, or selling low-cost food. Kitchen experience is an asset. Volunteers must be able to lift 25 pounds and commit to one or two shifts per week. Shifts available: Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (preparing community lunch) and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (helping with drop-ins); Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (helping with drop-ins); and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (preparing kids’ lunches) and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (help with the market). Email tengel2@norwestcoop.ca, phone 204-806-3972 or apply online at http://wfp.to/0B6 by March 31.

Tetra Winnipeg needs technical volunteers such as retired engineers or engineers-in-training, occupational therapists, budding architectural designers or seasoned carpenters. You are invited to attend a chapter meeting to hear about requests for assistance or completed projects, meet other volunteers, and either lead a new project or offer to help with an existing one. Tetra will train volunteers and provide materials to build connections in the community and help foster solutions to help people with physical disabilities. Apply at http://wfp.to/0Bj by April 1. Email WinnipegMB@Tetrasociety.org with any questions.

Special Olympics Manitoba needs volunteers for school program bocce events. Volunteers are needed April 11 and April 13 to help with registration, scorekeeping, marshalling athletes and serving lunch. Volunteers must be enthusiastic and energetic, listen to instructions and be able to work as a team, with minimal supervision. Email kkasian@specialolympics.mb.ca, call 204-781-1714 or go to http://wfp.to/0By by April 7.

Assiniboine Park and Zoo needs tour guides to lead groups of adults or children on scripted tours through the Leaf, zoo or gardens. Tour guides start as ambassadors and then receive additional training. Volunteers will share their knowledge and enthusiasm about animals, plants and conservation with a variety of groups. Apply online at http://wfp.to/0BC by June 15.

Kildonan MCC Thrift Shop needs volunteers to sort through donated sports and outdoor activity-related items. Volunteers will sort through, test (if required), assemble (if required), clean and price donated items and place them in the sports area of the store. Knowledge of sports equipment and active lifestyle equipment is an asset, as is the ability to assemble various donated items (such as tents and sports equipment). Volunteers should be physically fit. Email vc@kmthrift.ca, phone 204-668-0967 (ext. 5), or apply in person or online at http://wfp.to/Spq by June 30.

Victoria Lifeline needs volunteers to install and service Lifeline in homes around Winnipeg. Must be available one day per week, and have a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle. Expenses will be reimbursed monthly, and training is provided. Call 204-956-6773 or go to http://wfp.to/oQ0 by March 31.

Parkinson Canada needs SuperWalk co-ordinators in Winnipeg and Brandon. Volunteers must have the skills, enthusiasm and talent for organizing required to be a community facilitator. Must love event logistics and excel at key tasks such as selecting and securing the site, preparing a budget, sourcing sponsorships, recruiting and providing leadership for the organizing committee, managing volunteers alongside the volunteer co-ordinator, organizing and chairing committee meetings, attending monthly (April to October) conference calls with Parkinson Canada event staff members, and attending and overseeing all aspects of the walk. Apply online at http://wfp.to/SyC by Sept. 15.

The Canadian Red Cross needs 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.