School Based Immunization Clinic Volunteer

Organization Details
Organization Name: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Community Health & Corporate Programs
Address: Winnipeg MB  R3A 1R9
Website: https://wrha.mb.ca/volunteer-services/
Organizational Description: The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority's (WRHA) Community Health and Corporate Services Volunteer Program provides meaningful public engagement, develops effective partnerships, mobilizes appropriate volunteer and community resources, supports a positive working environment and enhances the WRHA's capacity to support and deliver quality services.

Volunteers are placed in the community, supporting a variety of programs within Public Health, Primary Care and Corporate.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6129
   
Description of Duties:

We are recruiting for the Spring 2026 school campaign and volunteers recruited are anticipated to start in April 2026.


Our focus is on recruiting volunteers for schools in the following Winnipeg community areas: Inkster, Seven Oaks, River East, and St. James.


Location: Takes place in various schools in Winnipeg.


Summary of Duties: Assist with guiding students (typically in grades 6 to 8) through the immunization clinics including assisting with crowd control, monitoring students who look anxious and scared, and monitoring students post immunization.


This is a seasonal volunteer role taking place in the Fall and Spring of each year. Clinics operate Monday to Friday during school hours between 8:15am - 3:30pm, with the majority of shifts scheduled in the mornings. A limited number of afternoon shifts may also be available. Each shift is typically 3 to 4 hours long. Fall clinics begin mid-September and go through November. Spring clinics begin in April and conclude mid-June.



   
Skills Required:

  • Current (within 6 months) and satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

  • Willingness to attend virtual WRHA volunteer orientation and role specific training

  • Previous experience with interacting with children/youth is an asset

  • Ability and comfortable with approaching children/youth in a friendly, supportive manner; comfortable with people from different cultures and backgrounds

  • Physically able to perform tasks, must be able to be on one's feet for up to 3-4 hours.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Learn new skills while exploring careers in Public Health. Provide a service to others and make a personal contribution to the enhancement of healthcare within your own community.

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


  • A minimum of 4 to 5 shifts per campaign (clinic season)

  • Clinics take place Monday to Friday during school hours between 8:15am to 3:30pm.

  • Recruited volunteers sign up for shifts through the Volunteer scheduling portal.


Our focus is on recruiting volunteers for schools in the following Winnipeg community areas: Inkster, Seven Oaks, River East, and St. James.


Location: Takes place in various schools in Winnipeg.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Inkster
- Seven Oaks
- St. James-Assiniboia
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Bus tickets
Certificate of recognition
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Feb 27, 2026