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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.

The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre needs planning committee members for the upcoming Simkin Stroll on June 12. The event is a fundraiser for recreation programming and services. Volunteers will help in shaping the event, co-ordinating activities, reaching out to donors/sponsors and ensuring its success. Send a summary of your background and contact information to Laura Neirinck at laura.neirinck@simkincentre.ca by Feb. 21.

Saving Audio, a volunteer-run environmental organization, needs drivers to help promote the re-use of unwanted consumer electronics. Volunteers will pick up and drop off items for local non-profit groups. The required time commitment is two to three hours twice a month. Minimal lifting is necessary, with support provided. Ideal candidates should be fluent in English and have their own vehicle and a positive attitude. This is an opportunity to gain experience in e-waste management. Email savingaudio@gmx.com by March 1.

1JustCity needs a volunteer co-ordinator to work with its garden tour planning committee. The co-ordinator will sit on the committee, take primary responsibility for communicating with and scheduling volunteers and support the fundraising event on June 21. Contact Josh at pwcsitelead@1justcity.ca before March 1.

Immigrant Centre Manitoba needs English language partners for informal conversation classes, either online or in person. Volunteers will help newcomers with grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation while sharing information about Winnipeg, including community events and insights into Canadian culture. Volunteers should have lived in Canada for at least three years, possess strong communication skills and be patient. A commitment of at least three months, with one meeting per week, is required, with various shifts available during the day, evening or weekend. Apply at http://wfp.to/6J6 by March 31.

CancerCare Manitoba needs caring room assistants at Victoria General Hospital to help patients facing hair loss from cancer treatment. Volunteers will assist with wigs and head coverings, provide information and support the co-ordinator with clerical tasks. Responsibilities include keeping the area tidy, accepting wig returns and donations, styling wigs and restocking supplies. Volunteers should have personal experience with hair loss or have supported someone who has, because empathy and interpersonal skills are crucial. Volunteers will receive training in compassionate care and wig fitting, gaining health-care experience. Shifts are Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with a required time commitment of one three-hour shift each week and four training sessions. Apply at wfp.to/Ajj by April 15.

Shelter Movers — a national charity providing free moving and storage services to people and families fleeing abuse — needs move co-ordinators, who work remotely to plan and co-ordinate the details of a move and provide on-call support that day. Must be 18 or older. Email volunteer.winnipeg@sheltermovers.com by Saturday.

The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba needs public representatives to fill vacancies on a committee for terms starting this summer. The committee is responsible for investigating complaints about the conduct of registered nurses and, when appropriate, attempting to resolve them informally. Send a resumé and cover letter to appointments@crnm.mb.ca by Feb. 21.

Block Parents of Winnipeg needs a treasurer for its board of directors. The position involves about two hours per month and delivering a report at monthly board meetings (excluding July, August and December.) The treasurer conducts all financial affairs (primarily payroll and monthly reconciliation of bill payments), maintaining and reporting on financial records, guiding the board in preparing the annual budget and planning documents and preparing all necessary financial governmental forms. The volunteer is required to be a Block Parent in good standing, which will require background checks at no cost. Apply at bppw@mymts.net or 204-284-7562 by Feb. 21.

Volunteers are needed for Freeze Frame’s International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages, which is happening March 9 to March 15 at the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain. Roles include ushering attendees to film screenings and workshops, helping with box office sales and school booking reservations, setting up media zone displays and supporting various workshops. Volunteers should be proficient in English and/or French, have excellent communication skills and demonstrate punctuality and organizational abilities. The festival offers flexible shifts. Email volunteers@freezeframeonline.org by March 1.

The Bike Dump needs volunteers for bicycle repair, stripping parts from unrepairable bikes and assembling bikes to sell. Volunteers will work under a senior mechanic, needing only basic hand tool skills and a willingness to learn. A meeting will be held to discuss times and logistics. The shift will be either from 10 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Email winnipegbikedump@gmail.com by May 1.

The Canadian Red Cross needs volunteers. The Red Cross can show you how to help when disaster strikes. Go to wfp.to/0pE, email volunteer@redcross.ca or call 1-844-818-2155.