Volunteer opportunities

THE following is a list of volunteer opportunities for Winnipeg and surrounding areas. For more information about these listings, contact the organization directly. Volunteer Manitoba does not place volunteers with organizations but can help people find opportunities. To learn more about its programs and services, go to wfp.to/volunteers or call 204-477-5180.

● Victor Mager School is looking for friendly, welcoming volunteers to support their weekly Community Connections Café, on Wednesdays from 9:15-11:15 a.m. Volunteers will welcome parents and caregivers from diverse cultural backgrounds, practise relaxed conversational English, encourage social connection, participate in simple activities, and assist with child-minding when needed. No teaching experience is required, but volunteers should communicate respectfully, remain non-judgmental, maintain confidentiality and boundaries, and help create an inclusive environment. Apply by email: danielle.hildebrand@lrsd.net. Deadline is Dec. 18.

● The West End Cultural Centre is seeking an office volunteer to support data entry and administrative tasks. The volunteer will update databases and spreadsheets, proofread materials, organize digital records, answer phones, sell tickets, and provide general office support. You should be comfortable with common computer software, detail-oriented, reliable, discreet, and able to work independently; no prior office experience is required. Volunteers commit to one weekday, daytime shift per week, lasting two to four hours, at the WECC office, with scheduling arranged around your availability. If you’re ready to join the WECC volunteer team, please fill out the following form: http://wfp.to/ix2. Deadline is Dec. 31, 2026.

● The Mennonite Heritage Village is seeking volunteers for its Fall Education Program who have daytime availability to volunteer in a variety of positions when schools visit for field trips. These positions include leading pioneer activities such as butter churning, refrigerator pickles, windmill interpretation, quilting, fraktur art, and a blackboard spelling bee. Volunteers aged 16 and older must attend orientation, engage school-aged children through assigned activities, wear period-appropriate clothing, remain flexible when working with different age groups, and adapt instructions and communication to meet the needs of each age group. Apply online: www.mhv.ca. Deadline is Nov. 1.

● Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is seeking BrainWAVE Parent or Caregiver Volunteers who are at least one year beyond their child’s active treatment. Your voice can make a difference. If you are a parent or caregiver of a child (19 years of age or younger) who is currently facing, or has previously faced, a brain tumour diagnosis, your experiences and insights are essential to shaping programs that truly support families. The commitment is five to seven hours monthly, with more meetings as events near and schedules are flexible. Apply online: http://wfp.to/ixg Deadline is November 30, 2026.

● Join Victoria Lifeline’s award-winning team of volunteers today! Their team members install and service Lifeline in client’s homes around Winnipeg. They take pride in empowering independence and saving lives. Volunteers must be available one day per week, have a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle. Expenses will be reimbursed monthly, and training is provided. Apply online: www.victorialifeline.ca/about-us/volunteer/volunteer-application. Deadline December 30, 2026.

● Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services (N.E.E.D.S.) Inc. seeks remote after-school volunteer mentors (English) for its program aiding newcomer and refugee children and youth, Grades 1-12. These mentors provide settlement information, build positive relationships, and enhance language skills. The program runs September to June, Monday-Thursday, 4-8 p.m., with sessions held via Zoom. Ideal mentors are responsible, reliable, patient, and committed. Experience with youth and remote work is a plus but not required. Volunteers gain leadership and communication skills, useful in education careers. A minimum commitment of 2.5 hours weekly for three months is expected. Apply online: http://wfp.to/ixc, or by phone: 204-940-1279. Deadline is Dec. 31.

● Local Investment Toward Employment (LITE) Inc. is seeking event volunteers for LITE’s annual Wild Blueberry Pancake Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 27. Roles include: serving food, making and serving coffee, clearing and wiping tables, event set up and clean up. For more information and to apply, email info@lite.mb.ca. Deadline is Nov. 6.

● The Manitoba Alliance of Health Regulatory Colleges (MAHRC) is seeking Manitobans to join its Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) and share their perspectives, experiences, and feedback to help strengthen public protection. MAHRC welcomes diverse applicants, including those from equity-deserving, marginalized, and underrepresented communities, and no previous health-regulation experience is required. CAG members should be thoughtful communicators, active listeners, collaborative, curious, respectful of confidentiality, and able to participate in virtual meetings. Members attend approximately four meetings per year, review materials, provide feedback, and may receive an honorarium. Applicants cannot have an active complaint or legal matter with a health regulatory college or have had one within the past five years. For more information visit http://wfp.to/ixJ. Deadline is Nov. 27.

● The Canadian Red Cross needs volunteers. The Red Cross can show you how to help when disaster strikes. Apply at wfp.to/0pE, volunteer@redcross.ca or 1-844-818-2155.