Drop-in Volunteer

Organization Details
Organization Name: 1JustCity West End Drop-in
Address: 365 McGee St
Winnipeg MB  R3G 3M5
Website: www.1justcity.ca
Organizational Description: 1JustCity is an organization that supports three drop-in community centres in Winnipeg's core neighbourhoods: West Broadway, the West End and Osborne Village. Our services include daily meals, art, senior's programs, sharing circles, haircuts, showers, laundry, toiletries, and clean undergarments. In the winter months we also run the pop up warming centre in Osborne Village: Just a Warm Sleep.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Description of Duties: Drop-in Volunteers support our community drop-in, open 7 days per week. They serve coffee, sandwiches, and other snacks; clean up after guests, do dishes, and other tasks to keep the place running smoothly.
But most importantly, Drop-in Volunteers work to ensure that the West End drop-in is hospitable and welcoming to all, helping us to build meaningful relationships with people who may not have that luxury elsewhere.
Skills Required: No special skills required.
Skills Gained/Related Careers: Drop-in Volunteers will have the opportunity to engage meaningfully with a diverse group of people - people they may not otherwise ever have the chance to meet. Help us break down the barriers that separate us in our city.
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment: Daytime, Weekend
The West End Drop-in is open 12:30-3:00, 7 days per week. Drop-in Volunteer shifts run from noon-3:30.
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: Are carrying out of court ordered community service
Are fulfilling volunteer hours for credit
Are supported
Speaks French
Uses a wheelchair
Speaks another language: Indigenous languages
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply: Phone: 204-779-8957
In Person
Online: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzYI0fV5p7weIWtfYGyJI0GeveZmtsWSSuceWw2y8tGXAKwA/viewform
Closing Date: Jun 30, 2023