Wrapping up holiday joy

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.

Community Financial Counselling Services needs remote volunteers for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, run in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency. The role involves conducting interviews and preparing tax returns over the phone and through online software. The non-profit organization provides all necessary training and resources, and welcomes volunteers from diverse backgrounds. Fluency in English, basic to moderate computer skills, and a criminal record check are required. Email morganm@cfcs.mb.ca or apply online at http://wfp.to/6NX by Friday.

Helping Hands for Manitobans with Breast Cancer needs board members. The organization provides help to women and men in Manitoba who are experiencing financial difficulties while undergoing treatment and follow-up. More details are available at http://wfp.to/6NO. Email info@helpinghands4mbwbc.com or apply online at http://wfp.to/6Nn by Dec. 31.

Winnipeg Jewish Theatre needs volunteer ticket assistants. The team of four will help patrons by scanning tickets. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and able to commit to various daytime, evening or weekend shifts. Email info@wjt.ca, call 204-477-7478 or apply online at wjt.ca by Dec. 31.

Misericordia Health Centre needs spiritual health volunteers to help transitional care clients attend onsite mass services. Orientation and training is provided. Shifts are Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Email volunteer@misericordia.mb.ca or call 204-788-8134 for more information. Apply online at http://wfp.to/6Nc by Dec. 31.

Manitoba Angel Dresses needs a public awareness liaison to help bring public awareness to the organization. The volunteer will assist with the development of the awareness campaign and must have experience with public relations or special events development. Email info@manitobaangeldresses.com by Jan. 1.

Villa Cabrini needs receptionists to answer questions, open the front door and answer phone calls. Must be 18 or older, have excellent communication skills, and be honest, reliable, friendly and courteous. The shifts are three hours during the daytime, with a commitment of one to five shifts per week. A criminal record check is mandatory, with no reimbursement. Email vcabrini@mymts.net by Jan. 1.

The Ansanm Foundation needs volunteers for its second annual Christmas pop-up market in support of adults living with autism. The foundation is seeking craft enthusiasts who can help young children at the craft table, or help vendors with loading and unloading merchandise and finding their tables, on Sunday. Must be 16 or older. Email ansanmfoundation@shaw.ca by Saturday.

The Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre needs groups or businesses in the area to act as a hub to help collect non-perishable food items for their clients during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The volunteers will also promote the cause and drop off items at the centre’s 1150-A Waverley St. location on Dec. 11. The food drive, which runs until Dec. 10, is part of an international campaign to eliminate violence against women, girls and members of the LGBTTQ+ community and will provide emergency food provisions to those in crisis over the holiday season. Email info@fgwrc.ca by Sunday.

Circles of Support and Accountability needs volunteers to provide a caring community for people with violent and sexual offending histories at high risk of harming themselves or others. Volunteers meet weekly with a circle, focusing on support and accountability for the participant. You will learn about participant needs and strengths, facilitate open dialogue, model healthy relating, and support the core member in practising healthy behaviours and seeking outside help. Ideal candidates should be committed to learning about, and working within, a restorative justice context, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be empathetic and non-judgmental, and be willing to learn practical approaches for facilitating discussions. Regular support and debriefs will be provided. Circles meet for one to two hours weekly. There is a minimum one-year commitment once the volunteer is placed in a circle. Email cosawpg@initiativesjc.org, apply online at http://wfp.to/6Qa or call 431-688-2642 by Jan. 1.

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.