St. James: Healthy Baby Program - Heritage Victoria CC

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: 6418
   
Description of Duties:

Location: St. James area - Heritage Victoria C.C. (West side of the city)


To provide support to staff and participants of the Healthy Baby Community Support Program. The program offers pregnant people, new parents, and their families an opportunity to learn about nutrition, child development and general health and wellness.



  • Organize kitchen for snack/meal preparation (before start of group) by reviewing recipe, preparing ingredients and equipment and starting food preparation;

  • Assist with clean up, dishwashing, and putting away supplies;

  • Assist dietitian with nutrition topics/activities as required

  • Assist with other duties as necessary.

   
Skills Required:

  • Student in the Human Nutritional Sciences program is preferred

  • Basic cooking skills needed

  • Knowledge of food safety

  • Group facilitation skills (experience an asset)

  • Comfortable with approaching people in a friendly, supportive, non-judgmental manner

  • Physically able to perform tasks

  • Ability to understand, give direction and express oneself in English in a clear, concise manner

  • Organizational skills

  • Mature, Conscientious, Reliable

  • Must respect the policies of WRHA including dress code and confidentiality

  • Attend training as required

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Learn new skills, explore careers, and make a personal contribution to the improvement of health care while providing a service to others

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

Shift: 1 shift weekly on Thursdays 1:00 to 3:45 PM


Length of Commitment: minimum 6 months or longer.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- 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
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Jul 31, 2026