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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.

The Sargent MCC Thrift Store needs volunteers to help with sorting, cleaning and pricing donated toys. Duties include placing items onto the sales floor and cleaning up the toy section. Daytime and evening shifts are available. Must be 15 or older, and able to stand for extended periods of time and lift moderately heavy bags and boxes. Apply in person or by email at mccsargent@shaw.ca. The deadline is Dec. 31.

The Canadian Cancer Society needs volunteers in several positions for the annual Relay for Life. Roles include: community outreach lead, corporate engagement lead, event-day experience lead, participant engagement lead, site lead, volunteer engagement lead, logistics, director of community engagement and relay director. Email dalibor.jovasevic@cancer.ca or apply online at http://wfp.to/oAz by Feb. 1.

Bishop Grandin Greenway is accepting applications for a fund development volunteer to work with the board of directors to create and implement a strategy. The volunteer will identify grant and donor opportunities, write and submit grant proposals, explore and develop relationships with potential donors (individual, corporate), promote the greenway within the community and attend monthly meetings from September to June. Email ngrabowsky@outlook.com before March 1.

The Link: Youth and Family Supports needs Positive Alternatives for Youth (PAY) program mentors. The program helps youth positively impact the community by volunteering at places such as the city’s animal services agency, Revive and Thrive thrift store, Harvest Manitoba and FortWhyte Farms. For more details and information on shift times, email evan.reimer@thelinkmb.ca before June 1.

Safety Services Manitoba is a provider of road and occupational safety training and consulting to individuals and industries. This not-for-profit, non-governmental organization is seeking candidates with a knowledge of policy governance and the board role; experience and training in one or more areas of finance, corporate legal, human resources, road and work safety, business development, risk management and strategic planning; a knowledge of respective industries; and a passion for safe work culture and practices. For more information or to apply, email Melissa Tannahill at mtannahill@safetymb.ca by noon on Nov. 25.

The Assiniboine Park Conservancy needs volunteers for Zoo Lights, which runs from Dec. 1 to Jan. 8. Volunteers will have an opportunity to experience the unique winter festival in-depth and up close. The conservancy relies on volunteers to help guests enjoy a magical experience. Volunteers will enjoy a number of benefits. Apply at http://wfp.to/oNn by Dec. 20.

Age & Opportunity’s senior immigrant settlement services need culturally sensitive volunteers who enjoy working with older people for its Language Buddy for Seniors program. The volunteer will help older adult newcomers feel less isolated by calling once or twice a week using their native languages. Must be able to communicate in languages other than English and abide by a code of confidentiality. Email mkapoor@aosupportservices.ca or phone 204-956-6440 by Dec. 31.

Acorn Family Place needs an experienced, enthusiastic and reliable handyperson who can perform minor maintenance duties such as repairing broken appliances and equipment. Dutie would also include painting, carpentry, equipment/furniture installation and other tasks as determined by staff members. Email managerofoperations@acornfamilyplace.ca before Jan. 1.

Survivors’s Hope Crisis Centre needs sexual assault recovery and healing crisis program volunteers in the Eastman and Interlake areas. The SARAH worker acts as support for the survivors when dealing with medical staff members and police officers. Must respect and preserve privacy of personal information, as required by the Personal Health Information Act. Volunteers will receive 40 hours of comprehensive training and feedback, support and immediate opportunities to debrief. Apply by email at natasha@survivors-hope.ca, http://wfp.to/oSy or 204-753-5353 by Jan. 26.

MADD Canada needs volunteer community leaders in Winnipeg, and in the Westman, Parkland, Norman and central areas of Manitoba. As the community leader, the volunteer will be the main point of contact. They will work with volunteers and community groups to promote road safety. They will also help and work with first responders. Minimum one-year commitment. Email tcrawford@madd.ca to apply before May 11.

The Winnipeg Children’s Access Agency is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to facilitate contact between children and their parents when there has been evidence of interpersonal violence. Their volunteers act as visitation monitors, supervising and documenting visits, and intervening when necessary. Call 204-284-4170 or email volunteers@wcaa.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.