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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, 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 Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation needs volunteers for its 28th annual Cruisin’ to Change Lives event at Canadian Mennonite University on June 9. Volunteers are needed for both setup (7:30-9 a.m.) and take down (12:15 -3 p.m.). Candidates should be responsible and reliable. They must be 16 years or older, and able to lift and be on their feet for up to two hours. Volunteers should have vehicles (or one vehicle for two volunteers). Individual volunteers and groups of friends or family are welcome to apply at monique@crf.mb.ca or 204-258-6703 by June 6.

FortWhyte Alive needs camp counsellors to spend the summer riding bikes, taking walks, swimming and paddling with campers. Must be 14 to 19 years old at the time of volunteering and able to commit to two weeks during the summer. Apply at http://wfp.to/y28 or volunteers@fortwhyte.org by June 20.

The Manitoba Writers’ Guild needs a treasurer. The volunteer ensures all revenues are deposited into the guild’s bank account, arranges for an independent audit from an outside accounting firm, monitors financial operations to ensure they are in line with the guild’s goals, reports monthly to the board on the state of finances, and works with the executive committee to prepare and present a budget at the annual general meeting. The treasurer works with a certified bookkeeper who uses QuickBooks to track transactions. Some accounting knowledge or experience as a finance officer is desirable. For more details, email guild president Sharon Hamilton at MWGpresident2023@gmail.com. The deadline to apply is June 30.

The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba needs volunteers to join its board of directors. The nominating committee invites applications from those committed to the association’s mission of peer support, education and advocacy for mental wellness. Board members will serve a term of up to three years, participating in monthly meetings and various committees. Applicants will ideally have skills in areas such as financial management, law, governance and mental health. The association is dedicated to increasing diversity on its board and encourages applications from people of various backgrounds, including Indigenous communities and other underrepresented groups. Email chair@moodmb.ca by Aug. 11.

Kidsfest needs volunteers. Roles include managing the box office and merchandise store, maintaining the beauty of the festival environment, supervising activities for children, ushering, and transporting performers. Floaters provide support wherever needed. If you have any physical or social limitations, the festival will work with you to find the right fit. The event runs from June 6-10. Apply at kidsfest@kidsfest.ca or http://wfp.to/yID by June 4.

Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corp. needs people to lend a hand at its Happy Days on Henderson event on June 22. Volunteer roles range from setup and take-down to stagehand, bike valet and food station, among others. There will be an orientation meeting at 180 Poplar Ave. on June 18 at 5:30 p.m., with pizza and a comprehensive briefing of the event day’s flow, including station duties and a guided tour. Must be 13 or older. The minimum time commitment is two hours, but people are welcome to volunteer for up to eight hours. Apply at operations@chalmersrenewal.org or http://wfp.to/yaM by June 17.

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.