Volunteer Steering Committee Members (Winnipeg)
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| Organization Name: | Together Project - MakeWay |
| Address: | 215 Isabel St Winnipeg MB R3A 1R6 |
| Website: | http://www.togetherproject.ca |
| Organizational Description: | Together Project connects government-assisted refugees and refugee claimants with volunteers to build stronger, more integrated communities in Winnipeg. Our Welcome Group Program serves newcomers that face significant challenges to successful integration in their new communities. These include language and culture barriers, health issues, unemployment, and the lack of social connections. Together Project provides a platform for community engagement to address these challenges, ensuring that it both complements the work of existing service providers and is tailored to the needs of individual newcomer families. Volunteers will work to address specific priorities identified by their matched household, through which both newcomers and volunteers will also have an opportunity to get to know each other and build social connections. Together Project's work is supported by evidence-based program evaluation and research to inform and improve our impact. Together Project is a charitable initiative of the MakeWay Shared Platform. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6112 |
| Description of Duties: | 3-Year Term with Option to Renew Winter 2026 - Spring 2029 Position Overview Together Project, a MakeWay Charitable Society Initiative, is in a growth phase and is seeking new members to join its Steering Committee. We are looking for strategic thinkers and team players that are passionate about building welcoming communities and ensuring the impact and sustainability of Together Project. About Together Project Together Project connects refugee newcomers and volunteers to build stronger, more integrated communities. Our Welcome Group Program matches volunteers with newly arrived refugees and refugee claimants for 3-6 months of social and integration support. With guidance from Together Project staff, volunteers help newcomers overcome challenges to their integration such as practicing English, navigating services like healthcare, finding a job, engaging in education, or building social networks. The ultimate goal is the empowerment of newcomers to make progress towards their individual goals, and to provide a platform for the community to engage in that process. Together Project originated in Toronto, Ontario, and has recently expanded nationally, with additional staff and programs in British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. Together Project is a charitable initiative on the MakeWay Shared Platform. Together Project's Steering Committee All Projects on the MakeWay Shared Platform have a volunteer Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is an advisory group to both the Project and the MakeWay Senior Management Team. Although the Steering Committee has no legal or governing authority, it plays an important role in ensuring Project accountability. It also contributes to the Project's health and success by sharing its experience, leadership, and technical expertise. Members join for a three-year term with an option to renew. |
| Skills Required: | Any of the following would be considered an asset:
The Steering Committee's roles and responsibilities include:
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| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | MakeWay Charitable Society MakeWay's Board of Directors has full governing authority, and full legal and fiduciary responsibility for the activities of Together Project. The MakeWay Board of Directors and Senior Management Team are responsible for establishing and maintaining operational systems to ensure: Project activities are conducted in compliance with a wide set of employment, corporate, fundraising, and tax regulations. Project finances are managed effectively. The Board of Directors and Senior Management Team sets, and may amend, policies and procedures that govern Together Project e.g. administration of grants, financial management, risk management, legal and regulatory compliance, fundraising, and administration of personnel. Together Project is strongly committed to creating a diverse workplace environment and we welcome and encourage applications from the communities we serve. To apply to join Together Project's Steering Committee, please send an email with your resume attached by Friday, December 12th to hello@togetherproject.ca with "Steering Committee Member Application" in the subject line, and tell us why this position interests you. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Micro Volunteering , X
Micro Volunteering - any self contained volunteer opportunity that can be completed in a short amount of time, often through a web-enabled device. Remote Volunteering Members of the Together Project Steering Committee can anticipate the following volunteer commitments annually:
In addition, volunteer Steering Committee members may be asked to participate in special projects as their time allows. Participation in meetings can be in-person and/or virtual. |
| 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: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | n/a |
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| Closing Date: | Dec 12, 2025 |
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