Secretary

Organization Details
Organization Name: Make Poverty History Manitoba
Address: Winnipeg MB  R3G 1Y5
Website: http://makepovertyhistorymb.com
Organizational Description: Make Poverty History Manitoba is a collaborative, non-partisan coalition committed to changing public policy to achieve a Manitoba without poverty.

Our coalition represents voices from Indigenous, newcomer, labour, women's, LGBTQ2S+, disability, urban, rural, northern, business, education, student, and youth communities.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6422
   
Description of Duties:

Make Poverty History Manitoba requires a meeting Secretary to help us stay organized in order to advocate for better public policy to end poverty in Manitoba.


The main tasks are:


- Assisting the Chair in organizing regular meetings


- Taking minutes and circulating information to committee members


- Supporting the organization's legal compliance with the rules for non-profit organizations

   
Skills Required:

  • We require the skills of a detail-oriented person who is a good communicator, can take minutes, and do follow up.

  • It is helpful if the person has a collaborative approach to working with others and is a self-starter as well.

  • A dedication to social justice and human rights is important as well.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

The skills of a secretary are helpful in any organization you will be a part of - communications, tracking details and working with others toward a common goal.

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

Our meetings are generally over the lunch hour online and in person (hybrid), for 1 - 2 hours per month. Plus there would be 2 hours/ month on emails and related tasks.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Westman
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
Uses a mobility device
Required to complete community service
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Certificate of recognition
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Aug 30, 2026

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