Making connections through sport

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 Winnipeg Singers need a marketing/social-media co-ordinator familiar with Facebook and Instagram. The successful candidate will have excellent English writing skills and be responsible for posting advertising for the subscription series in August and September, and for creating content to post ads on social media for concerts in October and December. Photos and videos taken at the first rehearsal for each concert will be supplied. This material can be used to create content and other material the candidate wishes. The volunteer will be expected to attend two Zoom meetings with the marketing committee for each of the two concerts. Email info@winnipegsingers.com by Sept. 1.

The Victoria Hospital Foundation needs volunteers for its bloom team. The 10th anniversary Miracle Garden Party, which will raise crucial funds for mental health and patient-care initiatives, is happening from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sept. 11. Volunteers will help with: auction and raffle; food and drinks; parking; or setting up or taking down signage, tables and chairs. Day and evening shifts are available. Volunteers must attend a one-hour orientation on Sept. 8. Volunteers, who must be adults, will get a coffee gift card and a chance to win Winnipeg Blue Bombers tickets. Apply at wfp.to/ilg before Sept. 6.

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority needs community nutrition educators. They are trained volunteers who can provide reliable, unbiased and current information on healthy eating and food to the community. The volunteers work with a variety of people and groups in all areas of Winnipeg. Some examples of activities and topics include: healthy eating and food skills, grocery shopping, healthy relationships with food and information about food systems. Volunteers will conduct cooking demonstrations with a variety of recipes and should have knowledge and experience in food selection, preparation and storage. They must be available to attend 28-plus hours of training. Training shifts are about four hours, once weekly during business hours (start date pending). Shifts are negotiated based on community requests. Volunteers must fulfill three requests per year and commit to a minimum of one year. The shifts are usually two hours. Apply at wfp.to/ilE by Sept. 26.

Culture Days Manitoba needs volunteers for Nuit Blanche Winnipeg on Sept. 27. Thousands of art enthusiasts, cultural animators and other Winnipeggers gather downtown to celebrate and explore contemporary art one Saturday night each fall. Volunteers will work with attendees, artists and arts organizations during the celebration. They must be available from 5:30 p.m. that day until midnight Sunday. The shifts are four hours long. Apply at wfp.to/ilf by Sept. 27.

Special Olympics Manitoba needs coaches who are energetic and passionate about sport, and have a couple of hours per week to spare. Head and assistant coaches are needed for swimming, five-pin bowling, FUNdamentals (ages 7 to 12), junior basketball and junior athletics in Winnipeg for the fall/winter 2025-26 season. Head and assistant coaches are needed for floorball in Stonewall. No experience is needed because training will be provided. Email volunteer co-ordinator Emma at ewedlake@specialolympic.mb.ca by Aug. 31.

The Manitoba Fibre Festival needs volunteers to help with setup, greeting guests and supporting vendors and workshops at Red River Exhibition Place from Sept. 4 to Sept. 6. Apply at wfp.to/ila by Sept. 1.

The Sickle Circle of Manitoba needs volunteers for Andrea’s Angel Walk, which is happening in Kildonan Park on Sept. 6. Roles include setting up, helping with registration, guiding walkers and supporting the community barbecue. The commitment is five hours that day, and two one-hour Zoom meetings to discuss roles and duties. The volunteers must work well in a team, be comfortable using sign-in sheets, have good communication skills and be willing to jump in where needed. Apply at wfp.to/ilM by Sept. 5.

The Red River zone of the Canadian Ski Patrol provides first-aid services in southern Manitoba at the Springhill, Holiday Mountain and Falcon Ridge ski hills, and at the Windsor Park Nordic Centre. It also provides first-aid services for a variety of events that extend over the summer months, including duathlons, cycling events, running events, sports competitions and festivals. Advanced first-aid training is provided. To learn more, attend the open house at Sport Manitoba from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 15 or go to skipatrol.ca.

The Canadian Red Cross Society needs volunteers in Manitoba for programs such as Smart Start and Disaster Risk Reduction. These roles involve leading sessions on climate change and emergency preparedness, and require effective communication skills and cultural sensitivity. Volunteers might also join the emergency responder and personal disaster assistance teams to help during disasters. Training and background checks are mandatory. This opportunity offers experience in public speaking and crisis management. Send a resumé to SmartStart@RedCross.ca by Dec. 31.