‘Life-giving in so many ways’

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.

Prairie Strides, which provides accessible horseback riding to children ages 5 to 15 living with disabilities, needs volunteers on Monday nights starting March 13. The program runs 1.5 hours a week for 10 weeks at West Wind Stables. Volunteer opportunities including leading, sidewalker, barn help, instructors, therapists, board members, and fundraising committee members. Go to http://wfp.to/SNx, email exedir@prairiestrides.com or call 204-925-5905 by March 10.

The Manitoba branch of the Kidney Foundation of Canada needs volunteer board members to start in April. Kidney disease affects more people in Manitoba per capita than any other province. The foundation promotes organ donor awareness, and fundraises for kidney/renal research and for support of those suffering from kidney disease. Board meetings are currently held via Microsoft Teams six to eight times a year. Submit a letter of interest and resumé to executive director Greg Unger at greg.unger@kidney.ca by March 17.

Arthritis Society Canada needs camp counsellor volunteers and bus registrants to support its Canada-wide camp, Camp Arthritis. Volunteers must be living with arthritis and between the ages of 18 to 30. Must be enthusiastic and enjoy working with youth ages 8 to 17. Counsellors stay in cabins with the campers overnight. Bus registrants are needed for the day. Email volunteer@arthritis.ca or apply online at http://wfp.to/SNI by March 24.

St. Boniface Hospital needs Buhler Gallery ambassadors to welcome visitors, provide information about exhibitions, participate in orientations, meet artists and undertake various gallery tasks. Must be 16 or older. Fluency in English is essential, while fluency in French is an asset. Must be friendly and have the ability to start conversations. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Primary contact is done through email. Shifts available: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Email sbghvolunteer@sbgh.mb.ca by March 31.

Deer Lodge Centre needs gift shop attendants to help customers, handle transactions and operate the cash register. Volunteers also help with opening and closing the gift shop, pricing and stocking products. Must be reliable, have good customer and communication skills, be able to handle money and be able to work as part of a team or independently. Opportunities available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Apply at http://wfp.to/SNz by March 31.

The Recreation Manitoba Conference and Trade Show, which has been held for more than 25 years, is returning as an in-person event this year. Volunteers are needed for setup and at the registration desk. Go to http://wfp.to/SE0 by Sunday.

The Manitoba Islamic Association needs volunteers to help with the biggest event of the year — Ramadan. Parking lot attendants, and weekday and weekend event staff members, are needed. Go online to http://wfp.to/Sh7 by March 10.

The Canadian Cancer Society needs volunteers. Volunteer positions include Relay for Life registration and finance lead, and relay director (community engagement). Contact Dali Jovasevic at 226-894-4589 or dalibor.jovasevic@cancer.ca for more details. The deadline is March 31.

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.

Misericordia Health Centre needs recreation volunteers to enhance pre-planned activities by supporting and encouraging participants. Shifts are once per week, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday or Thursday. Email volunteer@misericordia.mb.ca or call 204-788-8132 by March 31.

The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba needs Minds in Motion volunteers in the Pembina Valley region. The program is designed for people with early to moderate signs of dementia to attend with a family member or friend. The weekly program offers eight sessions, including a gentle chair fitness class followed by engaging activities and conversation. Volunteers are needed for the spring program, which starts the week of April 10. The program is at the Gardens on Tenth in Altona and the Buhler Active Living Centre in Winkler. Email ratkinson@alzheimer.mb.ca by April 10, although the society welcomes interested volunteers to apply at any time.

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.