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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.

West Broadway Youth Outreach, which ensures local children have opportunities to learn and grow, needs board members to help with non-profit governance and strategic planning. Members will participate in fundraising, financial oversight and community outreach. The role requires attending monthly meetings and supporting events, with a commitment of six to eight hours per month over two years. The opportunity offers flexible hours, including remote options. Passion for youth development is essential; no board experience is needed. Volunteers must undergo criminal record and child-abuse registry checks, with the cost of the latter reimbursed. Email wbyokidz@gmail.com by Tuesday.

Siloam Mission needs hairstylists for its community hair salon. The salon promotes kindness and respect, welcoming clients from various backgrounds and helping to boost the self-esteem of people in need. Flexible scheduling is available. Apply at wfp.to/iTV by July 15.

A & O: Support Services for Older Adults needs volunteers for This Full House, Canada’s first program supporting older adults overwhelmed by possessions. Aimed at those 55 and older with hoarding behaviours, it promotes safer, more comfortable living. Volunteers assist social work staff, helping participants develop skills for lasting home improvements. Duties include understanding hoarding, supporting clients during sorting sessions on Zoom, and reporting to social workers. Volunteers must have effective communication skills and pass a criminal record check (fee reimbursed). The minimum commitment is one year after the completion of the training program because of the sensitivity and preparation involved. Apply at wfp.to/iTL by Aug. 1.

The Equal Housing Initiative needs cooks for its nutrition program. This program is designed to benefit the residents of the McLaren Hotel, a 150-room single-occupancy hotel serving some of Winnipeg’s most vulnerable people. Volunteers will help with food preparation, meal planning and collaborating with others to ensure smooth operations. Responsibilities include cooking for more than 100 people and ensuring meals are timely. Volunteers need food-handler certification, COVID-19 vaccination, and a strong sense of confidentiality and organization. A driver’s licence is an asset but not mandatory. The time commitment is on Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to about 2 p.m. Apply at volunteer@equalhousinginitiative.com or 431-800-5996 by Aug. 31.

Jewish Child & Family Services needs an administrative support volunteer. Duties include answering calls, greeting guests, directing them to the appropriate area, preparing letters, making coffee and general office tasks. The volunteer must be friendly, communicative, patient, comfortable on the phone, and have basic computer skills. Shifts are Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, noon to 2 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Apply online at wfp.to/iT8 by Dec. 1.

The St. Vital Agricultural Fair is seeking volunteers for its 114th annual Fair and Display on Aug. 8 and Aug. 9. Opportunities include serving as greeters, setting up and taking down tables and chairs, and serving meals in a cafeteria style. Volunteers are also needed at the children’s craft table and in helping exhibitors place their entries, and to help with cleaning duties such as garbage removal. More information about the event is available at wfp.to/imx. Apply at PjMcFarlane@shaw.ca or to 204-487-4597, ext. 1, by July 29.

Manitoba Underdogs Rescue needs a newsletter co-ordinator for its social-media team. The role involves writing emails to keep supporters in the loop about new dogs, upcoming events and urgent needs. The co-ordinator will work with a graphic designer to enhance messages visually and analyze email performance to boost engagement. Essential skills include a friendly writing style, experience with platforms such as Mailchimp and a passion for storytelling. This remote position requires two to four flexible hours per week. Apply at wfp.to/iVY by Aug. 1.

The Leftovers Foundation, a food-rescue charity with a mission of reducing food waste and increasing access to food for people facing barriers, is gearing up for Home Harvest. The program facilitates the rescue of homegrown food. Community members can participate by signing up through the website or mobile app to become a donor (grower) or volunteer to complete routes. Growers with excess produce can submit a request any time, and volunteers can harvest and deliver the produce to local service agencies and keep a portion for themselves. Volunteers can sign up in groups or individually. Email alyssa@rescuefood.ca or go to wfp.to/imz for more information. Apply by Aug. 2.

The Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games will host more than 2,000 athletes at Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation. Volunteers are needed for roles such as registration, food services and cultural services. They will also help with security, medical aid and special events. Skills such as organization, communication and attention to detail are essential. Volunteers must be 13 or older. Flexible shifts are available from Aug. 17 to Aug. 23 at Brokenhead Ojibway Nation. Apply online at wfp.to/iBg by Aug. 10.

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.