Winnipeg Harvest looking for volunteers, donations

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: volunteermanitoba.ca or call 204-477-5180.

St. Amant needs virtual volunteers to make someone’s day by telling a story, singing a song, or sending a happy message. Volunteering is flexible and open to all ages. Email volunteer@stamant.ca for more information.

Sam’s Place is seeking volunteers to fill the following positions: kitchen helper (assisting in preparing food); café helper (serving customers, preparing drinks, cleaning the café space); and café baker (moderate baking experience required). Shifts are Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, or to apply, email lauramurray@mccmb.ca.

CancerCare Manitoba is seeking public advisers for a variety of projects. The volunteers will be asked to offer their feedback on cancer screening and prevention as a member of the community. Volunteers will share their personal experiences, ideas and thoughts in a meaningful way, and must have good communication and listening skills. Applications are being accepted for participation in May and/or June. Volunteers are participating by telephone or online because of the pandemic. To learn more, or to apply, go to: volunteermanitoba.ca.

The Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities is seeking volunteers for its provincial council. Must be passionate about the MLPD’s mission and have knowledge or skills in one or more of these areas: board governance, advocacy, business, accounting, public relations, legal, fundraising and/or accessibility knowledge, and the ability to work within the community to build partnerships. Email contact@mlpd.mb.ca or phone 204-943-6099.

The Gwen Sector Creative Living Centre is seeking volunteers to help deliver meals for its no-contact isolated seniors meal program. Volunteers will deliver nutritious meals to clients’ doorsteps on a pre-established route Tuesdays and Fridays, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Volunteers should have access to a vehicle. Students who need volunteer hours for a program or internship are welcome. Contact becky@gwensecter.com or call 204-339-1701.

Regional Connections immigrant services is seeking language buddy volunteers to help newcomers practice informal English. For more information, email info@regionalconnections.ca.

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

Good Times Running is seeking to raise $50,000 across Canada through its Isolation Run, which is open to nearly anyone able to run indoors or outdoors. Join a team of volunteers and runners who have turned their isolation into opportunity. For more information, go to: isolationrun.org.

Results Canada, a global movement that strives for a world without extreme poverty, has a volunteer opportunity for a self-starter who wants to use their organizational skills in real-life settings. The volunteer will lead a group of committed volunteers. Other volunteers are also needed. Go online to http://wfp.to/3zN.

OCD Centre Manitoba is seeking an experienced accounting professional to fill the treasurer role on its board of directors. Working with the executive director, the treasurer is responsible for all financial matters and should be available about four to five hours per month, and to attend monthly board meetings and the annual general meeting in June. Please email a resumé and a brief letter of interest to president@ocdmanitoba.ca. For more information about the centre, go to: ocdmanitoba.ca.