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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.

• Health Sciences Centre has a volunteering opportunity for small groups of friends looking to make a difference together. The centre receives numerous charitable clothing donations that are needed to provide patients with clothing they might have lost upon admission. Groups of two to three volunteers are needed to help with sorting, organizing and folding donations in the clothing depot. A commitment of one regular hour shift (two to three hours) per week for at least six months is required. Email habdullah@hsc.mb.ca by April 10.

• L’Arche Winnipeg needs volunteer house friends. House friends spend quality time with residents in six homes in Transcona and St. Boniface, engaging in activities such as games, crafts and outings throughout the city. Volunteers are expected to be friendly, empathetic and reliable, with a minimum commitment of once a week or biweekly for at least a year. The role gives volunteers valuable life experiences and skills beneficial for careers in direct support work. Apply at wfp.to/A4R or volunteer@larchewinnipeg.org by April 30.

• Golden Links Lodge needs meal companions. Must be respectful, courteous, patient and fluent in English. Cleanliness is required to ensure the health and safety of residents. Apply at allison.delaurier@goldenlinks.mb.ca or 204-257-9947 (ext. 239) by Nov. 30.

• 1JustCity needs drop-in volunteers at the Pimicikamak Wellness Centre site to help with its community programs, including lunch and dinner services. Volunteers take on tasks such as serving coffee and snacks, tidying up the space and ensuring a warm and inclusive environment for all visitors. No special skills are required, and volunteers can choose from daytime or evening shifts at any of the three drop-in locations. Apply at http://wfp.to/CLt by Dec. 22.

• Actionmarguerite St. Boniface needs a compassionate and reliable volunteer to help a resident in enjoying bike rides on an adapted side-by-side electric bike. The electric-assisted bike requires minimal physical effort. Rides will begin at the facility and might include trips to nearby parks and neighbourhoods. Apply at wfp.to/APH or compassioncrew@reseaucompassionnetwork.ca by Dec. 30.

• Villa Rosa needs volunteers to help with infant and toddler care, working under parent educators and an early childhood educator. Volunteers must commit to one half-day each week during the school year, with morning (9 a.m. to noon) and afternoon (1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) shifts available. Experience with infants is required, along with physical strength and endurance. A commitment of six months to a year is expected, with many volunteers remaining for years. Criminal record and child-abuse registry checks are required, with costs for the latter reimbursed. Apply at wfp.to/A4x or volunteers@villarosa.mb.ca by Dec. 31.

• Katimavik needs participants for its immersive, 22-week program. The National Experience program, federally funded through the Canada Service Corps, is open to people aged 17 to 25. People from various backgrounds, genders, religions and cultures are encouraged to apply. Participants do volunteer work, learn about Indigenous peoples, design and implement community projects, and manage the Katimavik house. The next cohort is scheduled from January to June 2025. Apply at http://wfp.to/CMb by Dec. 31.

• CNIB Guide Dogs needs volunteers to help raise puppies to become future guide dogs. With support, the volunteers care for a pup in their first year of life. Short-term and long-term opportunities are available. CNIB Guide Dogs covers the costs of all veterinary care, equipment and dog food for the puppies. Apply at wfp.to/AP1 or email Jade Ondrik at jade.ondrik@cnib.ca.

• 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.