EHI Nutrition Program - Volunteer Driver
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| Organization Name: | Equal Housing Initiative |
| Address: | 554 Main Street Winnipeg MB R3B 1C4 |
| Website: | https://equalhousinginitiative.com/ |
| Organizational Description: | We are a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Not-For-Profit Canadian Charity based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Our mandate is to bring evidence based best practice, advocacy and practical support for the creation and sustainability of housing that is equal and equitable for all. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6234 |
| Description of Duties: | Equal Housing Initiative Inc. (EHI) has partnered with Harvest Manitoba, Costco, Shoppers Drug Mart, Second Harvest, and Leftovers Foundation to operate a nutrition program serving residents of the McLaren Hotel-a 150-room Single Room Occupancy (SRO) building supporting WinSelkirk Avenuenipeg's most vulnerable populations, 14-bed/unit transitional housing facility located on ; and 35 supportive housing units at the Vendome Hotel. This initiative is part of EHI's broader commitment to supportive housing development under the Federal National Housing Strategy. To ensure the continued success and sustainability of this program, EHI is seeking reliable volunteer drivers to assist with weekly food pickups and deliveries. The Volunteer Driver will play a critical role in ensuring surplus food donations are safely collected and transported to the Selkirk House for preparation and distribution. Volunteers will be responsible for:
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| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Flexible Hours 5-8hrs per week |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Downtown - Point Douglas |
| 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 Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Uses a mobility device Required to complete community service |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Mar 30, 2026 |
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