Explore Rotary: Volunteer, Connect and Make a Difference
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| Organization Name: | Rotary Club of Winnipeg Assiniboine |
| Address: | Winnipeg MB |
| Website: | rcwacf.ca |
| Organizational Description: | The Rotary Club of Assiniboine (Winnipeg) was chartered on June 18, 1973 with an initial membership of 33 business and professional men working or living in the St. James-Assiniboine area of Winnipeg. While community service fund raising is a major activity, the club proudly recognises the skills of it's members who have made significant non-monetary contributions to the life of the local and international communities. For example by assisting, as consultants, to board members of a large senior citizens housing facility that had been experiencing financial difficulty, and providing staffing for Salvation Army and Canadian Hemophilia projects. Probably the club's greatest strength is in the development of people, particularly young people. This is achieved through support for the one year and short term Youth Exchange Programs (YEP), International Camps, sponsoring students for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award camps (RYLA) and the Adventure Programs (AIC; AIT).... and sponsoring the district's first Rotaract Club. We are proud to have sponsored over 150 students, since our inception to these programs The club since it's beginning has participated in yearly fund raising to assist with a wide variety of projects ranging from financial support to under privileged children, enabling them to attend Scout and Guide Camp, providing funds to Grace Hospital ensuring modern state of the art equipment, such as Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitators and Broncofiberscopes, are available. Support for Grace Hospice is on going and Skatepark West was the beneficiary of major startup funding. It is significant that 60% of all funds raised have been for the benefit of local community projects. The remainder supported international projects such as water pumps for India and the Phillipines, pharmaceutical drugs for Ghana, establishing micro-banks and a training school in India and in recent years disaster support through ShelterBox. The operating funds are seperate from the community and international service fund raising and are derived solely from membership dues, fines and miscellaneous events. In the fall of 1989, the name of the club was changed to the Rotary Club of Winnipeg-Assiniboine for easier recognition worldwide, as a Rotary club in the Winnipeg area. Club members since inception meet each Thursday at 5:45 p.m. The location for the meeting has changed over the years from; The Downs Motor Inn................................1972-81 Birchwood Inn.............................................1981-88 Assiniboine Gordon Inn on the Park.......1989 to 2018 Holiday Inn Airport West ............September 2018 to present Join us on Thursday evenings at 5:30 pm at 1975 Portage Avenue |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6508 |
| Description of Duties: | Interested in getting involved in your community, meeting new people, and learning more about Rotary? The Rotary Club of Winnipeg-Assiniboine welcomes people who would like to explore Rotary through volunteering, community service, fellowship, and club activities. Our club brings together people from different backgrounds who share an interest in making a positive difference in Winnipeg and beyond. Activities throughout the year include community service projects, fundraising initiatives, special events, supporting local organizations, public awareness activities, club meetings and guest speaker programs. Depending on your interests and availability, you will have opportunities to: • Help with community projects and special events No previous Rotary experience is required, and there is no obligation to become a Rotary member. If you are curious about Rotary, we would be happy to meet you, learn about your interests, and find a way for you to get involved. |
| Skills Required: | No specific experience is required. We are looking for people who are: • Interested in community service People with experience in event planning, communications, fundraising, community outreach, social media, nonprofit work, business, professional services or other areas are also welcome, but these skills are not required. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Depending on your involvement, volunteering with Rotary can provide experience in many areas including: • Community engagement It can also be a good opportunity to meet people from a wide variety of professions and community organizations while learning more about Winnipeg. |
| Age: | 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Remote Volunteering , Flexible Hours Flexible, although the Club meets regularly on Thursday evenings. There is no fixed weekly commitment required to express interest. Opportunities range from helping with a single event or project to becoming more regularly involved with club activities. We encourage interested volunteers to start with whatever level of involvement works for them. Those interested in Rotary membership can also attend meetings and activities before deciding whether membership is right for them. If in doubt, reach out and we would be more than happy to speak with you. |
| 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: | Group - small, family and friends Group - large, corporate and schools Are able to attend with a support person Uses a mobility device French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
| Organization will provide: | Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Dec 31, 2026 |
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