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Volunteer opportunities

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 about its programs and services, go to www.volunteermanitoba.ca or call 204-477-5180.

The Canadian Cancer Society needs volunteers. Contact Dali Jovasevic at 226-894-4589 or dalibor.jovasevic@cancer.ca for more details. The deadline is March 31.

Kildonan MCC Thrift Shop needs volunteers in the retail furniture department. Volunteers work on the customer floor in a sales-type atmosphere. Activities include answering customer inquiries, writing up sales slips and operating a cash register. Training will be provided. Email vc@kmthrift.ca, call 204-668-0967, ext. 5, or apply online at http://wfp.to/Spq by March 31.

Nine Circles Community Health Centre needs volunteers to help at its food bank for people living with HIV. Members receive nutritious food in a supportive environment. The times are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., two Thursdays a month. Must be able to work on your feet for extended periods of time, with some possible heavy lifting, although accommodations can be made. Duties include setting up the multi-purpose room to prepare for food delivery, unloading a Winnipeg Harvest delivery truck, packaging food for distribution, receiving and sorting food, helping with distribution of food, and cleaning up. Apply online at http://wfp.to/S1V by Sept. 7.

The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba needs Minds in Motion volunteers in the Pembina Valley region. The program is designed for people with early to moderate signs of dementia to attend with a family member or friend. The weekly program offers eight sessions, including a gentle chair fitness class followed by engaging activities and conversation. Volunteers are needed for the spring program, which starts the week of April 10. The program is at the Gardens on Tenth in Altona and the Buhler Active Living Centre in Winkler. Email ratkinson@alzheimer.mb.ca by April 10, although the society welcomes interested volunteers to apply at any time.

Festival du Voyageur needs enthusiastic individuals who want to help make the largest francophone festival in Western Canada a success. Positions — indoor and outdoor — that need to be filled include bartender, cashier, ticket scanner, slide attendant, reservation host, school program, ambassador and eco-voyageur. Must commit to two shifts of four to five hours. The festival runs until this Sunday. Apply online at http://wfp.to/SZZ.

Victoria Lifeline needs volunteers to install and service Lifeline in homes around Winnipeg. 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 March 31.

The Manitoba Islamic Association needs volunteers to help with the biggest event of the year — Ramadan. Parking lot attendants, and weekday and weekend event staff members, are needed. Go online to http://wfp.to/Sh7 by March 10.

Freeze Frame Media Arts Centre for Young People needs volunteers for its annual film festival. People who speak English and/or French and have excellent communication skills are needed. The Freeze Frame International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages is from March 5 to March 12. There are various shifts available on weekdays, weekends and evenings. Email manager@freezeframeonline.org or call 204-949-9355 by Feb. 24.

The Recreation Manitoba Conference and Trade Show, which has been held for more than 25 years, is returning as an in-person event this year. Volunteers are needed for setup and at the registration desk. Go to http://wfp.to/SE0 by March 5.

Misericordia Health Centre needs recreation volunteers to enhance pre-planned activities by supporting and encouraging participants. Shifts are once per week, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday or Thursday. Email volunteer@misericordia.mb.ca or call 204-788-8132 by March 31.

Canadian Goodwill Industries needs new members for its board of directors. Members help direct the course of the organization’s strategic planning and offer advice and counsel to upper management. The charity’s mission is to provide vocational and rehabilitation services and employment for people with physical, developmental, mental, emotional or social challenges that are obstacles to their employment in the labour market. Knowledge in business management, public telations, marketing, retail or strategic planning is beneficial. Email accounting@canadiangoodwill.ca or phone 204-943-6435 by April 30.

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.