Volunteers Nov. 29

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The following is a list of volunteer opportunities advertised in the Winnipeg area. For more information about these listings, please contact the person/organization directly. You may also call (204) 477-5180 ext. 221 to set up an appointment to see an interviewer at Volunteer Manitoba. Email: vmreferral@mts.net or visit our website: www.mbvolunteer.ca for other available volunteer opportunities.

Fort Whyte Alive is looking for Winter Fun Day Leaders: If you enjoy children and outdoor adventure, you can be a Winter Fun Day Leader. Here is an opportunity to snowshoe, make snow taffy, build outdoor shelters, direct Voyageur games, bake bannock over an open fire and more. Time commitment is daytime, Monday-Friday, minimum 2 1/2 hour shift once a week on day of choice. Call Michelle 989-8368 or volunteers@fortwhyte.org.

Dalnavert Museum requires volunteers to assist with its expanding cultural programming. Interested persons should be team players who are available to work occasional evenings and weekends for cultural events occurring outside regular operating hours. Call Jennifer, 943-2835 or dalnavert@mhs.mb.ca.

Misericordia Hospital sponsored Community Aquafit Class is looking for a female certified lifeguard for sessions held Monday & Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. and Friday 9- 10 a.m. Call Helen, 589-3930 between 5- 9 p.m.

Junior Achievement of Manitoba needs volunteers to deliver JA business education programs to classrooms throughout Winnipeg. Call Kristin, 956-6088 or kdelaronde@jamanitoba.org.

Lung Association of Manitoba is looking for volunteers with a bit of a green thumb to help with their annual Breath of Spring Tulips campaign from Feb. 18-March 6. Call 774-5501 or www.mb.lung.ca.

Age & Opportunity needs volunteers for older people who do not have family or close friends in the city and spend countless hours alone, to donate an hour of their time weekly or on an occasional basis. Call Dianne, 956-6440.

St. James Assiniboine 55+ is looking for board members. Recruiting individuals with experience in the following areas: (1) fund development; (2) human resources; (3) marketing and promotion; (4) computers/technology. Call Pat, 987-8850 or pljej@mymts.net.

Acceil Francophone is looking for volunteers (French or English speaking) who will welcome a newcomer family in Winnipeg this Christmas season by preparing them a Christmas meal; this will allow them to meet and socialize with others and continue to learn about Canadian values and culture. Call Arisnel, 975-4258 or amesidor@sfm-mb.ca.

Canadian Blood Services needs volunteers to perform blood typing in accordance with policies & procedures, set up typing stations per Canadian Blood Services standards, explain the procedure & method used to determine ABO grouping, determine ABO blood group & Rh factor, explain the ABO system, Rh factor and the need for blood. Call Eltie, 789-1135 or elti.pearce@blood.ca.