Hamper Assist - St. James
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| 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. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6295 |
| Description of Duties: | **Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs. Location: Assiniboine South/St. James Community area Purpose: Volunteers in this role are responsible for organizing and distributing food hampers to families, individuals, adult school programs, 55+ residents, and MB Housing residents within the community. Food insecurity remains a hidden challenge in our area, with limited access for vulnerable families to pick up essential food hampers. At the same time, the rising cost of groceries, combined with stagnant wages, has forced many families and individuals to choose between food and other critical household expenses, including housing. Volunteer Opportunity open until filled. |
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| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime Length of Commitment: Minimum commitment of 3 months is preferred, or longer. Shift: 1 shift biweekly, alternate Tuesdays 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Assiniboine South - St. James-Assiniboia |
| 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: | A letter of reference Bus tickets Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | May 31, 2026 |
