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

Survivor’s Hope Crisis Centre is seeking volunteers to serve on its board of directors. Survivor’s Hope is a sexual violence resource centre serving the Interlake eastern region. Submit your cover letter and resumé by today. View the full opportunity at http://wfp.to/QI4.

Youville Centre needs a volunteer member for its board of directors. The board oversees responsibilities delegated to the board chair, executive director and committees; oversees the centre’s financial strength, and ensures the integrity of financial and operation reporting; strives to uphold a culture of compassion (the legacy of the centre’s founding members, the Grey Nuns); and ensures policies and processes support and are aligned with the centre’s strategic direction and objectives, and its mission, vision and values. A background or expertise in finance, governance, law, fundraising, marketing, or technology would be an asset. Board experience is not required. The centre is dedicated to building a culturally diverse, inclusive and pluralistic board. Indigenous members would be an asset. Apply to admin@youville.ca by April 22.

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.

Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter needs volunteers to help with animal care and shelter maintenance. Duties include feeding and watering cats, cleaning and disinfecting kennels, washing dishes, unfolding newspapers, and general cleaning and dusting. Must be 18 or older. Many different shifts available. Call Carla or Michelle at 204-832-9880. Go to www.petrescueshelter.com for more information about the shelter.

Green Action Centre needs volunteers for its board of directors and is seeking applicants with expertise in policy, governance, fundraising, membership development, technology/IT, and planning and evaluation. More youth, Indigenous leaders and people of colour are needed. The board works with staff members to ensure programs and activities enhance individual and workplace sustainability and address climate impacts. The monthly time commitment is about four to six hours, including monthly board meetings from September to June and committee work. Directors serve for two-year renewable terms that begin in June. Email a letter of interest and resumé to Nikole Sawatzky at info@greenactioncentre.ca.

Age & Opportunity’s senior immigrant settlement services needs culturally sensitive volunteers who enjoy working with older people to check in with socially isolated clients in their first language. The volunteer will phone clients weekly and report any concerning or emergency situations to a supervisor immediately. Languages: Burmese, Nepali and Somali. People speaking other languages can also contact the organization for future roles. Email your resumé to mkapoor@aosupportservices.ca.

CancerCare Manitoba is seeking patient and family advisers to share their perspective on a variety of short- and long-term projects of their choosing. Volunteers can participate in-person or virtually. Applications from people who live outside Winnipeg and from people who self-identify as men, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, newcomers or LGBTTQ+ are encouraged. CancerCare need advisers who have lived experience with cancer/blood disorder as a patient, family member or support person and are comfortable with sharing their personal experience and perspectives. Volunteer will engage with care providers and other patients and family members, participate on committees and focus groups, and review materials at home as required. The time commitment is variable, depending on the project. The deadline to appy is April 30. Email ccmbvolservices@cancercare.mb.ca or phone 204-787-2121.

The Assiniboine Park Conservancy is recruiting volunteers ages 14 and older for roles in the park and zoo this summer. If you are interested in volunteering at the Leaf in Canada’s Diversity Gardens when it opens this fall, you must apply before June 15 to participate in training. For more information, go to http://wfp.to/QLH or email volunteer@assiniboinepark.ca.