Donations Support Volunteer
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Willow Place Inc. |
| Address: | P.O. Box 1786 Winnipeg MB R3C 2Z9 |
| Website: | http://www.willowplaceshelter.ca |
| Organizational Description: | 24-hour info and support, and short term protective shelter for women who are experiencing intimate partner, gender-based or family violence. Other supports include: children's services, men's services, outreach counselling, follow up program, referral services, and and public education. Any person, any gender can contact Willow Place 24-hours. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6536 |
| Description of Duties: | Intermittent support for our violence prevention shelter program, including pick-up and delivery of community donations. Volunteers may also support occasional sorting, organization and storage of donations within the shelter facility. |
| Skills Required: | Manitoba Driver's License and access to own vehicle. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Friendly and easy-going demeanor; patient and flexible. Reliable, trustworthy and honest. Good organization skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Able to lift and carry boxes and bags up to 25 lb - 11.5 kg. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Understanding of person-centered, trauma-informed supports for diverse, vulnerable populations who have survived violence and abuse. Opportunity to expand communication skills and knowledge of violence prevention services. Helping marginalized and underserved populations in crisis. Ideal for those with flexible hours who are wishing to make a positive impact in the community. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Flexible Hours Commitment is flexible - average would be 2 hours, twice monthly. Support is on a casual, as-needed basis. Volunteers can accept or decline donation shifts/tasks or alternate hours may be arranged in some circumstances. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - St. James-Assiniboia |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Oct 15, 2026 |
