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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 people find opportunities. To learn more about its programs and services, go to www.volunteermanitoba.ca or call 204-477-5180.

The Spence Neighbourhood Association needs a kitchen volunteer on Fridays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers will assist their chef or kitchen manager with preparing meals for daily drop-in programming. The association prepares up to 200 meals daily for people ages 6 to 26. Commercial kitchen experience and food handlers certification are assets, but someone who is a confident home cook is encouraged to apply. Volunteers should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. The duties involve handling produce, pots and pans; washing dishes and serving food. Apply at chefsam@spenceneighbourhood.org or http://wfp.to/ykV by Aug. 1.

Deer Lodge Centre needs recreation assistants. Working under the guidance of the recreation facilitator, the volunteers help offer leisure activities and assist patients in enjoying recreational time. Volunteers should be reliable and able to handle wheelchairs, follow instructions, and collaborate effectively. Applicants must be available for daytime, evening or weekend shifts that are at least two hours long, with a minimum commitment of six months. Apply at http://wfp.to/ykL by Aug. 30.

The Leftovers Foundation needs volunteers to join its Rescue Food team. Download the app and sign up, then choose the routes that work best for your schedule. Volunteers help prevent food waste by transporting food from donors to service agencies, ensuring fresh produce reaches those in need and repacking donations for distribution. Applicants must have a driver’s licence, access to a vehicle, the app downloaded on a smart device and be able to carry boxes in and out of the car. Apply at alyssa@rescuefood.ca or http://wfp.to/yk8.

Habitat for Humanity Manitoba is hosting a blitz build from Aug. 13 to Aug. 16. Fifty volunteers are needed per day for four consecutive days. Lunch and snacks are provided. Go to http://wfp.to/y0O for more information. Email Kelley Shuster at kshuster@habitat.mb.ca by July 29.

Inclusion Winnipeg needs volunteers to join its board of directors. The registered charity has been dedicated to making life better for children and adults living with intellectual disabilities for more than 60 years. Volunteers must be passionate about creating inclusive communities and willing to contribute their expertise and energy. Enthusiastic and dedicated people from diverse backgrounds and various skills are needed. Successful candidates should have a commitment to the organization’s mission and be able to participate in monthly meetings. Apply to executive director Janet Forbes at jforbes@inclusionwinnipeg.org by Aug. 16.

The Manitoba Robot Games, a volunteer-led organization, supports an annual competition involving student robot builders. The committee also supports a program of robot-building workshops for youth groups and classes of school students. Volunteers are needed to lead and help with workshops. People are needed to help lead the organization, solder controllers, make contacts with schools, and assemble robot parts and kits. Apply to Herb Reynolds at herb@mbrobotgames.ca or 204-668-3315 by Sept. 1.

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