Join the Manitoba Eco-Network 2025 Volunteer Team!
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| Organization Name: | Manitoba Eco-Network |
| Address: | 583 Ellice Ave Suite #302 Winnipeg MB R3B 1Z7 |
| Website: | http://www.mbeconetwork.org |
| Organizational Description: | The Manitoba Eco-Network is an Environmental NGO and a registered charity. The Eco-Network undertakes various projects to achieve our mission of promoting good environmental governance, supporting and building capacity, advocating for environmental justice, and acting as a bridge between environmental organizations, the public, and all levels of government. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5952 |
| Description of Duties: | The Manitoba Eco-Network is looking for 5 extroverted, dedicated, well-spoken volunteers to join our volunteer Fall/Winter events team! The 2025 schedule will include several public facing volunteer opportunities including tabling at farmers markets, university events, and other community outreach opportunities. Events may be indoor or outdoor depending on location. The events calendar will run in two sessions; fall/winter and spring/summer. Volunteers will be inviting the public to sign up for our newsletter 'The Manitoba Eco-Journal' and should be able to answer questions about the Manitoba Eco-Network. Knowledge will include our organizational history, past work, and background for our ongoing community-led projects. Volunteer duties will include:
The Manitoba Eco-Network encourages candidates of all physical abilities to apply. Physical accessibility needs can be discussed with your Volunteer Coordinator and/or Executive Director, and individual volunteer shift schedule can be tailored to events where those needs can be met. (Ex: Ensuring volunteers who may need a mobility device such as a wheelchair are only scheduled events at accessible venues). |
| Skills Required: | Volunteers should be comfortable with public speaking. Experience volunteering and/or working outdoors is considered an asset. Strong organizational and communication skills are required as is the ability to work with minimal / no supervision. Volunteer requirements:
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| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | The Manitoba Eco-Network facilitates many intersectional environmental projects that involve partnerships across diverse sectors. We work to bridge the gaps between Provincial and Municipal Governments and our community partners. Many of those partnerships include local Environmental Non-Profits, Community Renewal Organizations, Indigenous Environmental organizations, and many others. Skills and experience gained through Volunteering for the Eco-Network will include:
Volunteers will receive a signed letter of reference provided from MbEN senior leadership, at the discretion of Manitoba Eco-Network Executive Director James Beddome. Candidates who are considering careers in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
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| Age: | 18-30 |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend Volunteers will participate in events that average 2-3 hours in length, with the possibility for longer 'day' events based on availability. All volunteer candidates must be able to commit to a MINIMUM of one 3-hour volunteer shift per week from September - December 2025. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Assiniboine South - Downtown - Elmwood - Fort Garry - Inkster - Point Douglas - River East - River Heights - Seven Oaks - St. Boniface - St. James-Assiniboia - St. Vital - Transcona |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Uses a mobility device |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Aug 27, 2025 |
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