Volunteer

Check out these helpful websites, updated regularly!

http://www.volunteerwinnipeg.mb.ca
http://www.myvop.ca

Where can students volunteer? Pretty much anywhere! Check out your nearest community centers, cultural associations, day care centers, hospitals, local festivities (Festival du Voyageur), personal care homes, soup kitchens, church/temple/synagogue, and anywhere else you think might be a neat place to work!

YMCA – YWCA After School Program

The YMCA has a number of volunteer opportunities such as babysitters, fitness centre supervisors, swim instructors, etc... http://www.ywinnipeg.ca

The Exchange District Community Foot Patrol

Is looking for volunteer patrols. You must be physically fit and 18 years old or turning 18 in the year you volunteer. Patrols work one four-hour shift each week. This is a good opportunity if you are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. For more information see your Career Advisor in Student Support Services.

Riverview Health Centre

To learn more about the exciting volunteer opportunities that they offer, call (204) 478-6232.

Variety Charity

Interested in becoming a volunteer? Click here to get an application: http://www.varietymanitoba.com/volunteering.html

Take Pride Winnipeg

Take Pride Winnipeg is looking for volunteers to join in the Pride Club Mentor Program. Develop your skills in public speaking, organization, time management, and leadership while teaching elementary students about taking pride in our city and keeping it beautiful. Please see your career advisor for more information.

The Convalescent Home of WInnipeg in Fort Rouge

The Convalescent Home of WInnipeg in Fort Rouge needs an activity assistant to help with planning and implementing recreation programs like Bingo (3 Saturdays a month, 12:00-3:00pm). Also needed; A centre piece decorator to assit in the creation and production of holiday themed dining table centrepieces, a crafts assistant (Tuesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm). Call Marjorie at (204) 453-4663 ext. 209.

Victoria General Hospital and the Misericordia Health Centre

Tons of volunteer opportunities available, email volunteer@vgh.mb.ca.
Misericordia - check out the website for positions, and application information: http://www.misericordia.mb.ca/Volunteer_Services/

The Children's Wish Foundation

Apply online: http://www.childrenswish.ca/index_2007.php/en/national/page/35

Winnipeg Art Gallery
Needs volunteers to assist with their Saturday morning children's art classes. Duties include helping instructor set up and clean up after classes, assist children in class and helping with classroom tours of the art gallery. See career advisor for application information and further information.

Winnipeg Humane Society

Is now looking for volunteers! If you are 16 years of age, enjoy working with people, you may think about becoming an ambassador for the Humane Society. Upcoming information sessions are February 27, 08 and March 12, 08 from 6:30-8:00pm. Call 982-2043 to reserve your seat. Visit http://www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca for more information.