It don’t mean a thing (if there ain’t volunteers to swing)

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 Assiniboine Park Conservancy needs adult volunteers for a variety of roles, including ambassadors who greet and welcome visitors as they explore the zoo, the Leaf and elsewhere in the park. Teen ages 14 to 18 are also needed as education tour guides for the Zoo Camp Crew, working with children ages six to 12. Go to http://wfp.to/0p3 by June 15.

The Costume Museum of Canada, formerly known as the Dugald Costume Museum, needs new board members. The board is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Canadian fashion, culture and history. People with experience in promotion, fundraising, accounting and grant application are desired. Members must attend monthly board meetings and participate in fundraising events and exhibit preparation. Phone 204-989-0072 or email Barb Howie at costumemuseumcanada@gmail.com by July 30.

The Henteleff Park Foundation needs volunteers to remove and dispose of invasive weeds. Volunteers work at their own pace and choose their own hours. Orientation is provided. Must be able to follow directions, bend over or kneel to pull weeds, and lift and dispose of weeds. Volunteers will learn more about native prairie plants, get fresh air and exercise, and contribute to the maintenance of a special environment. Email terri.ashcroft@henteleffpark.org by Aug. 15.

LiteracyWorks needs energetic, community-minded people to serve on its board of directors. The non-profit adult literacy program is located downtown. Board members help the organization maintain its mission, goals and objectives. Email info@litworks.ca by May 18.

JA Manitoba needs professionals from the business world to meet young people in their schools and participate in training until the end of the school year. The training programs are offered free of charge to schools and help young people develop their full potential in terms of financial literacy, job readiness and entrepreneurship. Programs are three to four hours. Go online to http://wfp.to/0Es, or email jlorette@jamanitoba.org, by May 19.

The West Central Women’s Resource Centre needs to fill two or three board positions. This spring, the centre will open a facility that includes 16 affordable housing units to help women-identified, non-binary individuals — and their loved ones — traumatized by family violence make a fresh start. Email wcwrcboardinterest@gmail.com by May 30.

The Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation needs volunteers for the Cruisin’ to Change Lives fundraising walk. Various roles are available, including route marshals, food service, welcome crew, parking assistants, setup and tear down. Email monique@crf.mb.ca or call 204-258-6703 by June 1.

Prairie Performance Triathlon needs more than 100 volunteers for the 26th St. Malo Triathlon at St. Malo Provincial Park on June 24-25. Volunteers are needed throughout the weekend, helping out with all aspects of the race. Volunteers are needed for about four to six hours in the morning each day. Apply online at http://wfp.to/0FT by June 19.

1JustCity needs drop-in volunteers at its West End location. Volunteers serve coffee, sandwiches and other snacks, clean up after guests, do dishes and perform other tasks. No special skills are required. The community drop-in is open 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., seven days a week. Shifts are from noon to 3:30 p.m. Apply in person, call 204-779-8957 or go online to http://wfp.to/0Fl by June 30.

Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services (NEEDS) is seeking Ukraine Relief volunteers to help newcomers through a network of organizations. Areas of volunteer support include translation, interpretation and youth programs. Volunteers will be referred to other Manitoba organizations based on the needs of those organizations and the volunteer’s areas of interest. Must be responsible, reliable, patient, tolerant and a positive role model (no criminal record or current gang activity). Other skills might be required depending on organizational needs and the volunteer roles available. Email ukrainesupport@needsinc.ca, go online to http://wfp.to/0EK or call 204-940-1323 by Dec. 31.

The Canadian Red Cross needs volunteers. When disaster strikes, you can help, and the Red Cross can show you how. Go to http://wfp.to/0pE, email volunteer@redcross.ca or call 1-844-818-2155.