I have been without a job for a few months now and have been consistently applying to positions across the country but with little luck. I am looking to start at least volunteering to get out of the house more and give myself a sense of fulfillment that I am lacking filling out applications.
Posted Jun 10, 2023, 6:53 PM UTC
If you’re interested in animals I would suggest Darcy’s Arc or Annie’s Attic! Always headed home with a full heart after volunteering there :)
Gimli International Film Festival. 1 weekend at the end of July and is a really great time. I think volunteer info can be found on their website
For your tech skillset (and presumably work search) consider North Forge. You can volunteer time to offset a membership (or just volunteer, never mind the membership), and that would also get you involved with their startup community, which might lead to employment or self-employment opportunities.
Tha ks will look into it.
NorWest Coop Community Food Centre- they do free lunches and dinner for the Inkster community. Always looking for volunteers…
Bear clan maybe?
Assiniboine park zoo
Would the volunteering be more along the lines of working ticket booths or cleaning up the ark?
the zoo has workforce volunteers which help clean the animal enclosures (mostly aunt sally's farm aka the goats)
I see, makes sense, the goats are pretty cute, I would volunteer there if I have the chance.
I believe the ones wearing brown shirts are the staff and vets and the blue ones are the volunteers.
Most volunteers are guiding people, I could be wrong but I never seen a volunteer go inside an animal enclosure or handle them. Just go to the website, you can also volunteer at The Leaf
What are your interests and skill set?
So my background is software and tech. I have a general interest in cooking, pets, music and sports.
I know of a soup kitchen that desperately needs volunteers, if that might interest you?
I’m going to message you to follow up on this!
Where would that be?
I’ll DM you
I see Humane Society and Darcy's Arc mentioned, but Animal Services also needs dog walkers and has a great Doggie Dates program: https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/cms/animal/doggie_dates.stm
And this looks interesting, if you're under 30: https://creativemanitoba.ca/job/fixt-point-arts-media-virtual-volunteer-empathy-squad-virtual-audio-storytellering-and-podcasting-training/
You could explore the listings on Volunteer Manitoba's website to find some options that might align with your interests. I've found some neat opportunities over the years.
Oak Table in Osborne Village has options for volunteering, including food prep and meal service. I'm sure many other soup kitchens around town do the same.
Also, if you're in or near the Village, the Biz has a new program where you can help with trash pickup and other neighborhood cleanup sort of things.
What area of town are you in? Every part of town basically has a soup kitchen, but it's nice to be in your own community.
Maybe not exactly what you're looking for, but as far as getting out of the house and maybe finding some interpersonal connection and support, Studio Central is located in Portage Place and they have drop in art classes and creative workshops every weekday from 11-5, at no cost.
It's affiliated with ArtBeat which is a local nonprofit that supports artists living with mental health challenges. They do also take volunteers, but probably you'd want to go hang out and make some art and meet the studio coordinator.
Worst case you get out of the house, make some art, meet some nice people, and try something new. Best case maybe you find a community you like and a volunteer opportunity that brings some extra fulfillment to your life.
If anyone else reading this is interested, I genuinely encourage you to just pop in and see what it's all about. It's so so wholesome and good.
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I applied at Winnipeg harvest to be a cook or a bag packer and never heard anything back, so I’m going to follow this post!
Winnipeg police and fire games.
The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba.
Manitoba Museum is looking for volunteers https://manitobamuseum.ca/about-us/careers-volunteer/current-volunteer-opportunities
Folk Fest, Jazz Fest, Writers Festival, various little film festivals throughout the year, Fringe Fest, probably. There are also volunteer (and paid) background acting (extra) work you can find.
World police and fire games needs people end of July. Jazz fest and Fringe fest are fun too.
I enjoyed the humane society. The dogs need walking and the kitties need cuddlin.