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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 wfp.to/volunteers or call 204-477-5180.

The Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corp. needs volunteers for its Elmwood Winter Fun Day at Clara Hughes Recreation Park on Feb. 7. Roles include: registration, handling food or hot drinks, fire pit station, sleigh ride, floaters and helping with activity stations (snowshoeing, toboggan slide, riding fat bikes, jug curling, FIFA kick challenge, games and more). Volunteers must be dressed for the weather for this outdoor event. The volunteer hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A minimum shift commitment of three hours is required. Email how@chalmersrenewal.org by Feb. 1. Volunteers are also needed for the Elmwood Unity Walk group. The safety patrol group operates in the Chalmers area. Volunteers remove potentially hazardous materials, hand out food and water to people in need, and refer residents to programs. The walks are on Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Candidates must have sociability and group-interaction skills, emotional intelligence, attentiveness and a team-player attitude. People of all ages, individually or in groups, can apply at unitywalk@chalmersrenewal.org or 204-669-0750 by March 31.

Mennonite Central Committee’s Kildonan Thrift Shop needs volunteers with a knowledge of and interest in jewelry, and the ability to distinguish and separate gold, silver and other highly valuable pieces from common items. They will price jewelry that has already been sorted — including earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces — into various price points. Other duties include packaging and preparing pieces for sale, taking them to the sales displays, and tidying and organizing the jewelry area on the shop floor. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, with shifts usually lasting four hours, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Apply online at wfp.to/y0n or 204-668-0967, ext. 5, by Jan. 31.

Villa Cabrini needs lunch program volunteers to provide customer service to seniors by taking orders, handling money, serving food, cleaning up tables and keeping track of sales. Volunteers must have basic math skills, be fluent in English and have a positive attitude. The hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. Email vcabrini@mymts.net by Sept. 2.

Climate Change Connection Manitoba needs climate geeks and content creators ages 13 to 24 to make fun, engaging, creative social-media content about climate change, local solutions and the work happening across the province. No fancy gear is needed — only your phone, ideas and voice. You will create short videos or posts on TikTok, Instagram reels and YouTube Shorts. The posts will highlight made-in-Manitoba climate stories, share youth perspectives on climate change, and help show that climate action can be fun, hopeful, local and real. The goal is to make climate action louder, funnier and much more creative. Email info@climatemb.ca by Jan. 30.

Junior Achievement of Manitoba needs volunteers to deliver inspiring and practical financial literacy programs to classrooms (grades 2 to 12) throughout Winnipeg. The programs provide skills in work readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship, allowing students to focus on their goals and future. Volunteers must have a business or financial background, good interpersonal skills and be comfortable working with youth. The time commitment is four hours, with minimal training and preparation. Delivering the program takes 2.5 to four hours, either in the morning or afternoon of a school day. Background checks are required. Email jlorette@jamanitoba.org by June 15.

Prairie Dog Central Railway needs porters. From Inkster Junction Station, the railway provides heritage train excursions to rural Manitoba communities, including Grosse Isle, aboard a historic steam train from the early 1900s. Railway porters serve as ambassadors and are often the first point of contact for passengers. They ensure a safe and enjoyable experience by helping with boarding and disembarking, maintaining coach safety and cleanliness, and supporting the conductor. Porters must be friendly, have good communication skills and work collaboratively. They receive full orientation, on-the-job training and ongoing mentorship to carry out their duties effectively. Email operations@prairierailsolutions.com by March 1.

The Marlene Street Resource Centre, which focuses on community outreach for residents of a public housing development, needs an energetic Kids Club assistant. The centre supports both adults and children and requires skills such as being good with kids. Must pass background checks. The time commitment is Mondays and Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., but 4:40 p.m. to 6 p.m. every second Thursday. Email marlenestreetresource@gmail.com by March 30.

Special Olympics Manitoba is recruiting volunteers for three new Winnipeg Active Start 12-week programs supporting young children with an intellectual disability. Volunteers must be 14 or older. Email Nicole Griffo at ngriffo@specialolympics.mb.ca by Jan. 30.

Together Project is seeking Somali-speaking volunteers for the Welcome Group Program, which connects refugee newcomers and volunteers. Anyone with questions can contact Manitoba programs lead Alejandra Reverditto Galvez at alejandra@togetherproject.ca or 431-557-7852. Apply at wfp.to/iOa by March 1.