Doors Open Winnipeg Ambassadors and Tour Guides 2026
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Heritage Winnipeg |
| Address: | 509-63 Albert Street Winnipeg MB R3B 1G4 |
| Website: | http://heritagewinnipeg.com |
| Organizational Description: | Heritage Winnipeg promotes and encourages the conservation of historic/heritage structures and sites and attends to those matters which enhance and complement this purpose. Emphasis is on restoration, revitalization, preservation, education and advocacy, in order to augment the cultural inheritance of the community, with consideration for pertinent logistics and feasibility. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6341 |
| Description of Duties: | Winnipeg Heritage is looking for Volunteers for its annual Doors Open Winnipeg event on May 30-31 2026! Doors Open Winnipeg is a free event that is open to the public. This event fosters a welcoming environment for people to learn more about culture and heritage on various historical buildings in Winnipeg. Volunteer shifts will be done all over the city, and will range from 9-5pm. Shifts are usually three-four hours in length. Volunteering for more than one shift is an option as well. In regard to volunteering, there are two roles which you can apply for, one being an ambassador, and the other being a tour guide. The ambassador's duties include: greeting individuals, counting the number of people in the building, and providing accurate information to the public. Tour guides on the other hand, should be confident in public speaking, and be able to provide correct information on your volunteering site. |
| Skills Required: | As a volunteer, you should acquire the ability to follow directions precisely, be able to work independently, and have a passion for the built heritage within Winnipeg! If you feel that you are a great fit for Doors Open Winnipeg, then we'd be glad to have you! Please visit the google form to apply! |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | You will aid is in: -spreading public awareness on Winnipeg's built heritage -highlighting significant historic buildings within Winnipeg -showcasing the importance of built heritage within Winnipeg -providing accurate information on Winnipeg's built heritage If you are one who is passionate about history, architecture, culture, and heritage then this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Weekend , Flexible Hours Shifts for Doors Open Winnipeg will take place on May 30-31 2026 weekend from 9-5pm and will be either three or four hours in length. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Downtown |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Are able to attend with a support person Uses a mobility device French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
| Organization will provide: | Certificate of recognition Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | May 24, 2026 |
