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Volunteer Manitoba needs people to join its board of directors. Members help guide the organization’s strategic direction, support its mission and make a meaningful impact on the non-profit sector. People with diverse backgrounds, experiences and skill sets are needed. Preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous — or have experience working with Indigenous community members or organizations, experience in finance or accounting, a legal background or previous board experience. Successful candidates must prepare for and help with monthly board meetings and support additional committee work as required. For more information, or to apply, email executive director Ashley Seymour at ashley.seymour@volunteermanitoba.ca by April 30.

MS Canada needs volunteers for the annual Winnipeg MS Walk at Kildonan Park on May 25. The walk is a motivational community event that brings people affected by multiple sclerosis and those passionate about finding a cure together, raising funds for research and support services. Whether it’s assisting with site setup, participant check-in, food and beverage areas, or cheering walkers at the start/finish line, there’s a role for everyone. Register at wfp.to/Wnx by May 23 or email karyn.heidrick@mscanada.ca for more information.

Heritage Winnipeg needs ambassadors and tour guides for Doors Open Winnipeg. Volunteer shifts take place throughout the city between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on May 24 and May 25 and are usually three to four hours in length. Ambassadors greet visitors, maintain a visitor count and help distribute information. Tour guides must be outgoing, familiar with the building’s history (provided) and comfortable speaking with the public. Apply at wfp.to/WnI or 204-942-2663 by May 20.

NorWest Co-op Community Health needs fruit and veggie market assistants. Volunteers will help staff members with shopping, loading and unloading the van, setting up and taking down markets, taking orders and handling payments. Help is needed Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (for grocery shopping) and/or noon to 3:30 pm. Apply at wfp.to/Wnz by April 1.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority community health and corporate programs needs volunteers ages 14 to 25 for the Mental Health and Addictions Youth Advisory Council. Meetings will be held one evening every two months, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 pm. There is no minimum or maximum time commitment. People with a passion for and commitment to improving mental health and addictions services are encouraged to apply at wfp.to/WnF by June 30.

Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food-rescue charity, needs volunteers who are passionate about food-waste prevention and its impact on our climate to share their time, talent and experience. Community event volunteers help increase Second Harvest’s presence and impact at local prominent events in a variety of ways. Those might include setup/tear down at events, collecting food donations for local non-profit partners or community outreach. Apply at wfp.to/Wne by March 31.

The Central Community Centre needs new board members. The available positions include vice-president, secretary and treasurer. There are also five general board member positions open. For more information, email office@gcwcc.mb.ca. The deadline to apply is March 26.

Shelter Movers — a national charity providing free moving and storage services to people and families fleeing abuse — needs movers and drivers. Movers must be 18 or older, and drivers must be 21 or older. Email volunteer.winnipeg@sheltermovers.com by March 31.

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.