Bookmates' Board Member
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| Organization Name: | Bookmates Inc. |
| Address: | 106-1661 Portage Avenue Winnipeg MB R3J 3T7 |
| Website: | http://www.bookmates.ca |
| Organizational Description: | Bookmates is a Manitoba based non-profit charitable organization established in 1984. We promote and support family literacy and inter-generational learning through a variety of activities: we develop family literacy and learning programs; we train people to facilitate programs for families in their communities; we deliver programs for parents and children in partnership with community organizations and we promote awareness of the importance of literacy and learning in the early years. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 2862 |
| Description of Duties: | Bookmates' Board members support our work providing family literacy programs and resources through providing organizational governance, acting as ambassadors for the organization and promoting our fund development initiatives. |
| Skills Required: | We are currently seeking Board members with these skill sets: 1. accounting and finance 2. marketing, communications or fundraising
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| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Gain experience in working with a non-profit organization to advance its mission, skills in non-profit governance and networking opportunities. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening Monthly meetings are held except during the summer, with meeting times decided by the members. Meetings are generallyheld in person at Bookmates' office at 1661 Portage Avenue. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - St. James-Assiniboia |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Oct 30, 2026 |
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