Cultural 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: | 6537 |
| Description of Duties: | Cultural support volunteers provide regular, informal groups and activities for women, children or families in our busy violence prevention shelter program (e.g., cultural-based crafts, games, etc.). Regular, scheduled attendance is required. All cultures are welcome, but preference will be given for Indigenous cultural programming. Cultural support volunteers will work under supervision or Willow Place shelter staff, and in compliance with all Willow Place policies and procedures, |
| Skills Required: | Friendly, patient demeanor. Respectful and reliable. Aware of impacts on individuals, children and families who have survived violence and abuse. Flexibility, adaptability and excellent oral and written communication. Comfortable sharing information with others. Able to focus and adjust to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment. Active listener, able to receive constructive feedback and work with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively with others. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Expanded understanding of person-centered, trauma-informed supports for violence and abuse survivors (women, children and families). Opportunity to share and celebrate cultural heritage. Building confidence and communication skills. Working independently, but also collaboratively. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and needs. Active listening and observation skills. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Remote Volunteering , Flexible Hours Time commitment is minimum of 2 hours weekly on regularly scheduled days and times for minimum duration of one year. |
| 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: | Uses a mobility device French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) Speaks another language (other than French or English): Any Manitoba Indigenous languages |
| Organization will provide: | Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Oct 15, 2026 |
