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Volunteer opportunities

THE following is a list of volunteer opportunities for Winnipeg and surrounding areas. For more information about these listings, contact the organization directly. Volunteer Manitoba does not place volunteers with organizations but can help you find an opportunity. Looking to volunteer over the holidays? Go to http://wfp.to/67M or call 204-477-5180.

The Women’s Health Research Foundation of Canada needs board members. The non-profit organization is dedicated to supporting research to improve women’s physical, social and mental well-being by granting student scholarships and awards that help advance health studies in women. Send your resumé, and a brief overview of your community or volunteer experience and your interest in the foundation, to whrfcsecretary@gmail.com or go online to whrfcinc.com. The deadline is Nov. 30.

The WRENCH needs someone to make holiday cards at its 13th annual Cycle of Giving event, happening Dec. 2 to Dec. 3 at Lord Roberts Community Centre (725 Kylemore Ave.). This event will see volunteer mechanics come together for a 24-hour marathon of kids bike repair. More than 500 refurbished bikes will then be donated to families in need. Along with the bikes, every kid will receive a home-made holiday card. A volunteer is needed to attend the event between noon Saturday and noon Sunday to help make the cards. All the materials will be provided, and the volunteer will provide the creativity. No registration or minimum time commitment required. Any questions can be directed to volunteer co-ordinator Jon Benson at volunteer@thewrench.ca by Dec. 1.

Manitoba Theatre for Young People needs ushers to scan tickets, help patrons find their seats and provide general patron assistance during its holiday season performance of Narnia, from Dec. 15 to Dec. 23. Some dates might be suitable for groups of up to 10. Email susan@sbohn@mtyp.ca for more information and schedule availability. Apply by Dec. 4.

The Salvation Army’s Prairie division needs volunteers for its Toy Mountain program. Toy Mountain collects and distributes items to families in need during the holiday season. Volunteers are needed at the toy centre from Dec. 6 to Dec. 21 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to help with sorting toys and family walkthroughs for toy selection. The volunteer team needs people who are friendly and able to work collaboratively. Must be 13 or older. Daytime, evening and weekend hours are available. Apply by email at http://wfp.to/67k by Dec. 21.

Cystic Fibrosis Canada needs volunteers for holiday gift-wrapping at Kildonan Place. Volunteers can choose their own pace and schedule. An easy tutorial will be emailed. Attention to detail and basic scissor skills are all you need. This is during mall hours. Must be 16 or older. Apply online at http://wfp.to/67i by Dec. 24.

The Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corp. needs people who love to help others and are willing to brave the cold. Volunteers are needed to help clear snow off sidewalks and private driveways for people who might not be able to do it themselves. Opportunities are available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers must be able to clear snow using a shovel or snowblower, able to lift at least 20 pounds and work in cold conditions. Email rec@chalmersrenewal.org or call 204-669-0750 by Dec. 1.

Assiniboine Park Zoo needs volunteers to help guests enjoy the Zoo Lights winter festival. Volunteers will get free zoo tickets, a free one-year zoo membership, Zoo Lights-branded gear, snacks and hot chocolate during their shifts. There are a variety of positions available. Zoo Lights runs from Nov. 24 to Jan. 7. Apply at http://wfp.to/63L no later than Dec. 29.

The Canadian Red Cross needs volunteers. When disaster strikes, you can help, and the Red Cross can show you how. Go to http://wfp.to/0pE, email volunteer@redcross.ca or call 1-844-818-2155.