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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, 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 volunteermanitoba.ca or call 204-477-5180. See Volunteer Manitoba’s blog post at wfp.to/okF for more information on volunteering over the holidays.
Misericordia Health Centre needs pianist volunteers to play Christmas melodies to bring cheer to resident seniors. Dates vary between Dec. 12 and Dec. 22. Shifts are 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 204-788-8132 or apply online at wfp.to/oke by Dec. 1. For more information, email volunteer@misericordia.mb.ca.
Craig Street Cats needs volunteers for its annual Winter Craft Show at the Hilton Airport Suites (1800 Wellington Ave.) on Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Setup is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and take-down is 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers are needed for half-day and full-day shifts (two to six hours). Assignments include setup, door-holding, fetching/delivering, taking lunch orders, collecting raffle donations, helping with bake sale or raffle tables, and tear-down. Email nikki.tresoor@gmail.com by Dec. 3.
Special Olympics Manitoba needs help with its Trinity Events Christmas & Craft Market on Dec. 10. Roles include setup, parking attendant, raffle tickets, vendor assistance and take-down. Events occur days, evenings and weekends. For shift times, see the sign-up sheets at hwfp.to/okg, email kkasian@specialolympics.mb.ca or call 204-781-1714 by Dec. 7.
The Salvation Army has volunteer opportunities throughout the Christmas season. Be a kettle campaign bell-ringer in Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie, Brandon or Neepawa. Help low-income families in Winnipeg have a merry Christmas with Toy Mountain. Spread some cheer at the Winnipeg Santa Shuffle Fun Run. All volunteer opportunities are open to individuals and groups, and some opportunities can accommodate groups of up to 60 people. Apply online at wfp.to/ok2. Deadlines to apply: Santa Shuffle (Dec. 7), Toy Mountain (Dec. 21), kettle campaign (Dec. 24).
Do you love birding? Are you excited about citizen science? A Rocha’s annual Christmas bird count is happening at the Boreal Ecology Centre in East Braintree on Dec. 17. The information collected by thousands of volunteer participants across North America forms one of the world’s largest sets of wildlife survey data. Register at wfp.to/okE by Dec. 9.
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre needs volunteer drivers for its 21st Christmas Hamper Drive on Dec. 17. Deliveries start at 10:30 a.m. and continue until all the hampers have been delivered. Volunteers must have their own vehicle. Call Dawn at 204-925-0300 by Dec. 10.
Cystic Fibrosis Canada needs volunteers who enjoy the holiday season and meeting new people for gift-wrapping at Kildonan Place. Must be 16 or older, able to use scissors and able to stand for long periods of time. Double vaccination against COVID-19 is required. An email tutorial will be emailed to volunteers. Apply online at wfp.to/okf by Dec. 24.
Main Street Project needs volunteers for its donation room. Volunteers sort, fold, stock and organize clothing, hygiene products and all other donations. Volunteers will connect with staff members to determine clothing and hygiene product needs, deliver items to program locations, and inform supervisors on the levels of donations and needs. Daytime hours: 9 and 5 p.m. Minimum three hours. Apply online at wfp.to/okp by Dec. 31.
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 wfp.to/oNn by Dec. 20.
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.
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.
The Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers. When disaster strikes, you can help, and the Red Cross can show you how. Go to wfp.to/SPw, email volunteer@redcross.ca or call 1-844-818-2155.