Winnipeg Wine Festival Volunteers

Organization Details
Organization Name: Special Olympics Manitoba
Address: 304-145 Pacific Avenue
Winnipeg MB  R3B 2Z6
Website: http://www.specialolympics.mb.ca
Organizational Description: Special Olympics Manitoba is the provincial sport governing body for Manitobans with an intellectual disability by providing athletes with quality sport programming. SOM is a non-profit charitable organization.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 2584
   
Description of Duties:

Special Olympics Manitoba is recruiting volunteers for the week of January 22-27 for the Winnipeg Wine Festival. The festival is Special Olympics Manitoba's largest annual fundraiser that includes a Gala Dinner, three Public Tasting events, and "Wine Down" events throughout the week. Volunteer duties include: wine glass and program distribution, selling raffle tickets, and water jug/spitoon helpers. Must be 18 years of age or older in order to volunteer.

   
Skills Required:

Skills Required:
-able to stand for at least 3 hours
-team player
-personable
-some duties may require some light lifting

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Skilled Gained:
-volunteer experience for a non-profit organization (Special Olympics Manitoba)
-work with a team

   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime
Evening
Weekend

You can sign up for one or multiple events:
Jan. 22-24: WineDown events
Jan. 25: Gala Dinner
Jan. 26: Friday Evening Public Tastings
Jan. 27: Saturday Matinee Public Tastings
Jan. 27: Saturday Evening Public Tastings

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Group - small, family and friends
Group - large, corporate and schools
Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
Are able to attend with a support person
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Certificate of recognition
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply: Email: lbergen@specialolympics.mb.ca
Online: www.winnipegwinefestival.com/volunteers-needed
Closing Date: Jan 19, 2024
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