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Board Members in the Community... Meet Stefanie Books
May 19, 2026
Posted by: Kamillah El-Giadaa
We got to Stephanie about her journey into board leadership, what it means to serve, and her advice for those considering getting involved.
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2026 Summertime Volunteer Opportunities!
May 3, 2026
Posted by: Corinne Napper
Volunteering during the summer is an opportunity to ensure you have an exciting summer!
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Wondering what it's like to volunteer? Hear directly from two volunteers!
April 26, 2026
Posted by: Corinne Napper
Find out what it's like to be a volunteer at FortWhyte Alive!
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Celebrate National Volunteer Week!
April 2, 2026
Posted by: Corinne Napper
What can you do to celebrate volunteers between April 19th to 25th, 2026?
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Learn about Board Members in the Community...Meet Samantha Brown
March 20, 2026
Posted by: Kamillah El-Giadaa
"Joining a board helped me grow not just professionally, but as a person." ~ Samantha Brown
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From Good to Great Boards Workshop Series
March 9, 2026
Posted by: Kamillah El-Giadaa
We have heard boards are ready to go to the next level. We don’t just want good boards, we want great boards!
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Behind the Scenes: Real Stories of Volunteer Engagement in the Community - Part 5
February 23, 2026
Posted by: Kamillah El-Giadaa
Meet Meead Babasani - Volunteer Coordinator at Kildonan MCC Thrift Store
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How to Get Involved and Give Back over the Holidays - the 2025 Edition!
November 10, 2025
Posted by: Corinne Napper
Our annual list of how to get involved and give back this time of year!
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Why We Do What We Do: The Quiet Power of Community Kindness
September 25, 2025
Posted by: Ashley Seymour
A reflection on volunteerism: Supporting others in a true spirit of community caring has the potential to make a quiet but lasting difference. Contributed by Carina Blumgrund
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Volunteer Success Stories!
July 21, 2025
Posted by: Gloria Dovoh
Hear from three of VM's wonderful volunteers!
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Highlights from the 41st Annual Volunteer Awards!
June 9, 2025
Posted by: Ashley Seymour
Celebrating Manitoba's amazing volunteers!
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2025 Summertime Volunteer Opportunities!
May 28, 2025
Posted by: Corinne Napper
Volunteering during the summer is an opportunity to ensure you have an exciting summer!
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Board Governance Resource: By-Laws Made Easy
May 26, 2025
Posted by: Kamillah El-Giadaa
New Free Resource Added to our Website!
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Time Saving Tools and Strategies for Non-profits
May 14, 2025
Posted by: Ashley Seymour
Work Smarter, Not Harder
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Behind the Scenes: Real Stories of Volunteer Engagement in the Community - Part 4
May 12, 2025
Posted by: Kamillah El-Giadaa
Meet Colleen at Dakota CC!
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Volunteers Make Waves! National Volunteer Week 2025
April 27, 2025
Posted by: Corinne Napper
We Have Lots of Ideas on Ways to Celebrate Your Volunteers!
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Westman Week Wrap up!
April 2, 2025
Posted by: Corinne Napper
Photos and details from our trip to Westman - March 17-21, 2025
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How Volunteering Can Benefit Your Career!
February 10, 2025
Posted by: Gloria Dovoh
Find out how volunteering can help your career!
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Behind the Scenes: Real Stories of Volunteer Engagement in the Community - Part 3
December 3, 2024
Posted by: Kamillah El-Giadaa
Max is new to the field and thriving!
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Wondering How Volunteering Can Benefit You?
December 2, 2024
Posted by: Gloria Dovoh
Discover the Power of Volunteering: Five Key Benefits
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Behind the Scenes: Real Stories of Volunteer Engagement in the Community - Part 2
October 3, 2024
Posted by: Kamillah El-Giadaa
Our interview with Natasha Van Dorp from Survivor’s Hope Crisis Centre
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Behind the Scenes: Real Stories of Volunteer Engagement in the Community - Part 1
September 12, 2024
Posted by: Kamillah El-Giadaa
Our interview with Roman Shukh from the Golden Rule Seniors Resource Centre in South Osborne
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Attn: Youth! Interested in volunteering but not sure where to start?
June 13, 2024
Posted by: Corinne Napper
Want to Make an Impact, Gain Skills, and Meet Awesome People?
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Youth Volunteers: A Guide to Best Practices (for Non-Profit Organizations)
June 10, 2024
Posted by: Kamillah El-Giadaa
We've gathered insights and best practices to help your organization successfully involve young people in your volunteer programs
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2024 Volunteer Recruitment Survey Results
May 31, 2024
Posted by: Ashley Seymour
See what Volunteers and Non-Profits had to say about Volunteerism
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The 40th Annual Volunteer Awards Recap
April 24, 2024
Posted by: Ashley Seymour
Celebrating a Volutneer Manitoba Milestone!
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40th Annual Awards Winners Announcement
March 4, 2024
Posted by: Ashley Seymour
Celebrate this year's Award Recipients!
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National Volunteer Week: Every Moment Matters!
March 2, 2024
Posted by: Corinne Napper
Celebrate your volunteers April 14 – 20, 2024!
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Tips to Recruit Volunteers
December 19, 2023
Posted by: Corinne Napper
Expand your community of passionate individuals who share your vision and commitment in making a difference!
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Looking to Volunteer Over the Holidays?
November 15, 2023
Posted by: Corinne Napper
Here are some great ways to get Involved and give back!
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Simple, Free, and Resourceful: How VM Can Help Organizations Recruit their Next Volunteer
September 28, 2023
Posted by: Corinne Napper
Three ways VM can help your organization reach individuals across the province and build your volunteer team, for FREE!
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We All Need Accessibility!
August 1, 2023
Posted by: Corinne Napper
Making improvements to accessibility isn't only the right thing to do, but it's now a requirement in Manitoba and everyone plays a role in making the province more accessible for all.
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Summertime Fun While Volunteering!
May 19, 2023
Posted by: Kamillah El-Giadaa
Find out why volunteering makes summer more exciting!
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Volunteer Recruitment Fair at the CMHR!
April 18, 2023
Posted by: Gloria Dovoh
We are inviting all Manitobans, seasoned volunteers or those that don’t volunteer at all, to learn about the amazing non-profits in our community that rely on volunteers.
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Volunteer Spotlight Videos
April 14, 2023
Posted by: Corinne Napper
Quotes from Award-winning Volunteers!
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Celebrate National Volunteer Week 2023 with Volunteer Manitoba!
April 3, 2023
Posted by: Corinne Napper
Discover helpful tips, tools, and ideas for expressing appreciation for your volunteers!
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Giving Back over the Holidays 2022
November 27, 2022
Posted by: Corinne Napper
How to Get Involved and Give Back over the Holidays
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We've got the Scoop on the Upcoming Event: Leadership for Westman Non-Profit Professionals
November 2, 2022
Posted by: Kamillah El-Giadaa
Calling all Westman non-profit professionals! We've created an event that is the perfect combination of professional development, networking and good food!
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Join us for the 39th Annual Volunteer Awards – Together let’s Celebrate!
September 22, 2022
Posted by: Dawn Bourbonnais
We are excited to share that the 39th Annual Volunteer Awards will be broadcast via CTV on October 1st at 7pm CST!
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CYI Kick Off Event brings Groups Together
July 7, 2022
Posted by: Gloria Dovoh
The Community Youth Innovators Program is designed to engage diverse and passionate groups of youth from across Manitoba and support their efforts to make a difference in their communities.
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Big News - Extended Nomination Deadline!
May 24, 2022
Posted by: Dawn Bourbonnais
Don't wait - Nominate! The deadline is midnight, June 5th
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Giving Back over the Holidays
December 15, 2021
Posted by: Dawn Bourbonnais
Presenting our annual list of how to get involved and give back this time of year!
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Transforming the Next Generation of Change Makers: Apply for the VM Community Youth Innovators Program! (CLOSED)
December 1, 2021
Posted by: Gloria Dovoh
Applying to this program offers the resources for youth to use their existing and newfound skills to assist their community with an intervention and/or solution to a current issue. The impacts of youth’s projects not only uplift the community they are hel
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Wrapping up a successful year during COVID-19 at our AGM
June 17, 2021
Posted by: Jackie Hunt
This past year has not gone according to plan, for any of us, and we have seen the impact this pandemic has had on the non-profit sector and volunteerism.
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Top 5 Signs of a Successful Board
February 23, 2021
Posted by: Tracy Douglass
We know a board is operating well, regardless if the organization is small or large, when board members...
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Survey Says! What we learned about Volunteering during a Pandemic
February 11, 2021
Posted by: Dawn Bourbonnais
To help organizations understand the needs and concerns of volunteers across the province, Volunteer Manitoba launched the Volunteering Now! Volunteerism in Manitoba during a Pandemic survey. What did we learn? Read on to find out!
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InterGroup Consultants Inc. “adopts” a Non-Profit and Volunteer Manitoba Benefits
February 11, 2021
Posted by: Dawn Bourbonnais
InterGroup staff members are involved with a variety of non-profits and they felt they had the skills to remotely support organizations facing hardships, so a decision was made to "Adopt a Non-profit".
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Exploring Manitoba's Youth Engagement Sector: VM Youth Hub Report
January 28, 2021
Posted by: Kamillah El-Giadaa
The VM Youth Hub has been gathering information since September 2019. We are excited to share our findings!
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Planning for 2021 – How much time should I spend planning?
January 15, 2021
Posted by: Tracy Douglass
Facing the strange is such an interesting way to describe how the non-profit sector has been pivoting and shifting this past year, showing our nimbleness in times of turmoil. I know we are tired, but we can’t let up yet. There’s so much more to do.
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Happy Holidays from VM!
December 22, 2020
Posted by: Kamillah El-Giadaa
We will be closed from December 24 to January 4 but before we take a break, we’d like to leave you with our annual list of how to get involved over the holidays. Volunteering has remained a very important part of our communities and there are still many w
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