Event Volunteers - Brandon MB

Organization Details
Organization Name: Special Olympics Manitoba
Address: 304-145 Pacific Avenue
Winnipeg MB  R3B 2Z6
Website: https://specialolympics.mb.ca/volunteer/
Organizational Description: Special Olympics Manitoba is the provincial sport governing body for Manitobans with an intellectual disability by providing athletes with quality sport programming. SOM is a non-profit charitable organization.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6230
   
Description of Duties:

We are looking to grow our event volunteer team in Brandon! We host competitions throughout the year, with most events taking place on weekends, as well as occasional fundraising and community events in Brandon.


Event volunteers support a variety of roles and help create positive, inclusive experiences for athletes and participants. No prior experience is required-training is provided, and roles are flexible.


Join us and make a meaningful impact in your community while supporting exciting events throughout the year.


Upcoming events:


March 7th Swim Meet


11am - 4:30pm


Brandon Sportsplex


Roles: Marshal, Timer, Results



March 7th Polar Plunge


11am - 2pm


Brandon University


Roles: Registration Volunteer
   
Skills Required:

Skills Required:



  • Friendly and positive attitude

  • Willingness to work as part of a team

  • Strong communication skills

  • Reliability and punctuality

  • Ability to follow instructions and support event staff

  • Comfort interacting with athletes, volunteers, and the public
   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Skills Gained:



  • Event and competition support

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Communication and customer service

  • Time management and organization

  • Leadership and problem-solving

  • Community engagement and inclusion awareness


Related Careers:



  • Event planning and coordination

  • Recreation, sport, and leisure services

  • Tourism and hospitality

  • Community development

  • Non-profit and volunteer management

  • Marketing, promotions, and fundraising


This experience is a great fit for students, job seekers, or anyone looking to build transferable skills while giving back to the community.
   
Age: 13-15, 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime
, 
Weekend

Events in Brandon MB are hosted on the weekends. Shifts are usually for the full day.
Location of volunteer opportunity: Brandon
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Group - small, family and friends
Group - large, corporate and schools
Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
Organization will provide: Certificate of recognition
Supervision
Training/Orientation
Lunch
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Jun 30, 2026

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