50/50 QR Code Volunteer
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Santa Claus Parade |
| Address: | Winnipeg MB |
| Website: | https://www.mbhydrosantaparade.com/ |
| Organizational Description: | The Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade is our city's longest running free community event - established in 1909. The lights, excitement, and entertainment of this magical event have made it a holiday tradition for many local families. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6600 |
| Description of Duties: | Get ready to bring some energy, excitement, and holiday cheer to the Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help promote the parade's 50/50 raffle while walking along the parade route. Volunteers will walk in groups of two or three festive characters, engaging with spectators in a fun, energetic, and dramatic way! Your role is to help spread the word about the 50/50 raffle by encouraging spectators to scan the QR code displayed by volunteers and purchase their tickets directly on their own phones. No selling, cash handling, or payment processing is required! This is a fun, interactive role focused on promoting the raffle, engaging with the crowd, and spreading holiday cheer! |
| Skills Required: |
Please Note: Volunteers will not be responsible for collecting money, handling credit cards, or processing transactions. All ticket purchases are completed by spectators directly on their own mobile devices. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Evening , Weekend Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Mandatory Parade Training: 3:00 pm with Funding Change (additional details will be provided closer to the date) Location: Downtown Winnipeg Route: Beginning at Portage Avenue and Main Street, travelling west along Portage Avenue, turning south onto Memorial Boulevard, and finishing near St. Mary Avenue. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Downtown |
| 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 Are able to attend with a support person Required to complete community service French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
| Organization will provide: | Certificate of recognition Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Nov 14, 2026 |
