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The following is a list of volunteer opportunities for Winnipeg and surrounding areas. For more information about these listings, please contact the organization directly. Volunteer Manitoba does not place volunteers with organizations but can assist you in finding an opportunity. To learn more, go to www.volunteermanitoba.ca or call 204-477-5180.

Special Olympics Manitoba is returning to weekly sport programs this fall, offering 18 sports to athletes across Manitoba. The organization is actively recruiting program and coaching volunteers. Duties include encouraging athletes to actively participate and teaching them specific sports skills as well as basic motor skills.

The Winnipeg Wine Festival, a fundraising event for Special Olympics running Sept. 17 to Sept. 24, is recruiting volunteers at various events around the city, including the gala dinner and public tastings. Duties and roles include ticket-taking, distributing wine glasses and programs, selling raffle tickets, and water jug/spittoon helpers. Contact Kayla Kasian about either opportunity at kkasian@specialolympics.mb.ca or 204-781-1714. The deadline for wine festival applications is Friday.

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority needs flu immunization clinic assistants. Duties include handing out consent forms and monitoring clients post-immunization during the day, usually in fall and spring. Clinic locations will vary; please specify areas of choice. Apply online at http://wfp.to/oQj by Sept. 15.

The WRHA also needs bilingual support assistants for assembling blank charts, filing, assisting with supply replenishment and helping with special projects related to files. Must be bilingual (English, French) and volunteer at least one four-hour shift per week, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (times flexible) on a Monday, Thursday or Friday — for a minimum of three months. Administrative experience preferred. Email smilotte@wrha.mb.ca or call 204-583-1469 before Sept. 15.

The Henteleff Park Foundation needs gardeners. Duties include removing weeds from around shrubs, placing woodchips and disposing of weeds as instructed. Volunteers choose hours and frequency. By Sept. 15, email terri.ashcroft@henteleffpark.org.

Nuit Blanche Winnipeg, the nighttime celebration of contemporary art, needs culture lovers to volunteer as ambassadors to help guide patrons and keep an eye on the artwork on the evening of Sept. 24. Apply online at http://wfp.to/oQQ by Sept. 17.

Local Investment Toward Employment (LITE) needs an in-office volunteer to help staff with reception, filing, photocopying, checking mail, data entry, envelope stuffing, and other tasks during the busy fundraising season. Tasks to support programs, including non-administrative duties, might also be required. Being detail-oriented and organized, with good interpersonal skills and experience with Word and Excel, is an asset, as is a career interest in administration or fundraising. Email info@lite.mb.ca or apply at http://wfp.to/oQS by Sept. 20.

1JustCity is seeking volunteer housing mentors for all three sites. Mentors will work with guests to help them understand their housing needs and provide short-term support. This might include helping guests look for housing vacancies, printing out applications and referring to community resources. Email jawslead@1justcity.ca and housing@1justcity.ca or go to 1justcity.ca/volunteer to apply. The deadline is Sept. 30.
Victoria Lifeline needs volunteer home service representatives to install and service Lifeline throughout the Winnipeg area. Volunteers meet clients in their homes in scheduled appointments and follow COVID-19 protocols. You must be available one day per week, and have a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle. Expenses will be reimbursed monthly, and training is provided. Call 204-956-6773 or go to http://wfp.to/oQ0 by Sept. 30.

Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba needs a fundraising co-ordinator. Duties include helping to arrange fundraising events. The volunteer will be responsible for planning and executing one or two significant fundraising events in 12 months and one or two smaller fundraisers, working within the fundraising budget. Must produce an annual fundraising plan, create fundraising goals for the organization, establish connections with potential funders, and help hire volunteers and form a fundraising committee. To apply, email pvcoord@efsmanitoba.org by Sept. 30.
Thrive Thrift Shop is seeking a Kijiji account manager. The volunteer will post photos and descriptions of items for sale and respond to interested customers, and is preferably an avid thrifter. To apply, email thrivethriftshop@thrivewpg.com or phone 204-783-9281 by Oct. 15.
Habitat for Humanity Manitoba is recruiting skilled volunteers to help in its critical repair program, a new initiative that will help low-income homeowners complete essential repairs. These repairs will enable families to stay in their own homes. Candidates must commit on a part-time, flexible basis (weekdays only), for 7.5 hours on average. Send a brief cover letter and resumé to kkluger@habitat.mb.ca before Oct. 31.

Villa Rosa needs volunteers for its parent/child centre. If you love babies; are 19 or older; are experienced with infants; possess strength, an excellent sense of balance, mobility and endurance; and have the ability to play on the floor, this opportunity might be for you. Shifts are one half day per week, Monday to Friday, morning or afternoon, throughout the school year. Email volunteers@villarosa.mb.ca or apply online at villarosa.mb.ca by Dec. 1.

Siloam Mission is seeking groups of volunteers to help sort generous donations from Manitobans. There are stacks of bags and boxes that need going through. Bring your families, friends 0r colleagues. Volunteers, who won’t have any contact with clients, will help bring dignity to people who need clothing, personal hygiene and household items. Email volunteer@siloam.ca or apply online at siloam.ca/volunteer before Jan. 1.
The Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers. When disaster strikes, you can help, and the Red Cross can show you how. Go to www.redcross.ca/volunteer, email volunteer@redcross.ca or call 1-844-818-2155.