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Looking to volunteer within the community, but I am unsure of the opportunities available. Does anyone have any ideas they could share?  
Thank you!

The Virden spray park really badly needs volunteers for their kids dinosaur carnival this Sunday. We had some lined up and people have been cancelling on us. Please message the Virden Spray Park page on Facebook if you can help!

grimacres@gmail.com with details on availability from Oct 25th to the 28th. We run a not-for-profit Halloween haunt that raises donations for the Canadian Cancer Society.

I believe the Royal Canadian Legion #3 is still looking for volunteers for the National Youth Track and Field Championships. It's held in August. There Are various positions from registration, canteen, track officials to sales and more.  
Apply on line at legiongames2018

The Brier next March would be a great place to volunteer. I am uncertain how you go about looking into that but it is worth trying.

The Rivers Game and Fish Association is always looking for volunteers for their events.

Happy_ Hour said "The Brier next March would be a great place to volunteer. I am uncertain how you go about looking into that but it is worth trying. "

although it is only for 10 days and volunteers have to buy their own uniforms. If you are into curling, it is a lot of fun!  
 
https://www.curling.ca/2019brier/2018/03/13/volunteer-applications-now-open-for-the-2019-tim-hortons-brier-in-brandon/  
 
I volunteer at MCC thrift shop - always busy, make your own schedule, many different jobs. Their are even evening volunteers for when the manager brings in children from schools, group homes, etc. and teaches them a bit about every area. They think running the till is great! They are also expanding, so will need more volunteers.  
 
A good start to volunteer for anything is to go get your criminal record check done. I needed it when I volunteered at Rideau Park and MCC.  
 
Volunteering at Rideau Park was different too. Sometimes the clients want to just sit outside, play cards, go for a walk, sit in their room and visit. There is an application on the hospital site for volunteers.

I volunteered as a public representative with the College of Midwives of Manitoba for 6 years before having to "retire" due to serving my allowed terms. It was highly interesting and rewarding work that helped support the midiwives and the mothers and babies they serve in this province. The meetings are in Winnipeg, but attended 99% of them virtually using telephone & technology.  
 
If the OP or anyone reading this think they might be interested, I would encourage you to contact the College to find out more. I did this working around 2 preganacies/newborn babies over the years.  
 
edit to add link: http://www.midwives.mb.ca/volunteer.html  
 
Edited by Abbysmum, 2018-06-15 19:52:15

I volunteer both at the soup kitchen and at Care Home. Both places are always looking for more volunteers.

You could signup to be a volunteer with the observatory. buao@brandonu.ca

Trevor B said "You could signup to be a volunteer with the observatory. buao@brandonu.ca "

i:nclude observing long after the public has left and hands on with telescopes.

Try the various charities in town - ie Heart & Stroke, Kidney, Cancer Society - they are always looking for door to door canvassers when they have their monthly drive. You can choose your street(s) that they have available and it is for worthwhile causes.

Abbysmum said "I volunteered as a public representative with the College of Midwives of Manitoba for 6 years before having to "retire" due to serving my allowed terms. It was highly interesting and rewarding work that helped support the midiwives and the mothers and babies they serve in this province. The meetings are in Winnipeg, but attended 99% of them virtually using telephone & technology.     If the OP or anyone reading this think they might be interested, I would encourage you to contact the College to find out more. I did this working around 2 preganacies/newborn babies over the years.     edit to add link: http://www.midwives.mb.ca/volunteer.html     Edited by Abbysmum, 2018-06-15 19:52:15"

What kind of experience did you need to volunteer here?