Volunteer Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Members at Large (2); President; Vice President Organization Name: Scleroderma Manitoba Address: 16 Carlington Crescent Oak Bluff MB R4G 0C5 Organizational Description: Scleroderma Manitoba has a three-fold mission: Support scleroderma patients by promoting patient outreach and education Raise public awareness and developing information tool
Job Source: Volunteer ManitobaHarris Leadership Strategies
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
WINNIPEG AIRPORTS AUTHORITY The Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) is committed to its people. As one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 11 straightyears, the WAA knows great people make a great airport. And as a community-based, non-share capital corporation, WAA is committed to keeping the Greater Winnipeg community connected through the management a
Job Source: Harris Leadership StrategiesHarris Leadership Strategies
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
WINNIPEG AIRPORTS AUTHORITY The Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) is committed to its people. As one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 11 straightyears, the WAA knows great people make a great airport. And as a community-based, non-share capital corporation, WAA is committed to keeping the Greater Winnipeg community connected through the management a
Job Source: Harris Leadership StrategiesRed River Mutual
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Friday, March 1, 2024 LOCATION: Winnipeg or Altona MB (Hybrid) SCHEDULE: Full-time REPORTS TO: SVP, CFO & CRO COMPANY PROFILE: Red River Mutual is a progressive insurance company with a focus on our customers and employees. We believe everyone has a right to feel safe and protected, and to know that someone is looking out for them. We treat our
Job Source: Red River MutualRed River Mutual
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Friday, March 1, 2024 LOCATION: Winnipeg or Altona MB (Hybrid) SCHEDULE: Full-time REPORTS TO: SVP, CFO & CRO COMPANY PROFILE: Red River Mutual is a progressive insurance company with a focus on our customers and employees. We believe everyone has a right to feel safe and protected, and to know that someone is looking out for them. We treat our
Job Source: Red River MutualLysander Funds Ltd.
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Lysander Funds is an independent Investment Fund Manager headquartered in Toronto with regional offices in Montréal and Vancouver. We offer investment products to investment and mutual fund advisors and their clients with the aim of helping investors reach their long-term financial goals. We have an entrepreneurial culture that values hard work, ho
Job Source: Lysander Funds Ltd.Custom Helicopters Ltd.
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Company Description: With a corporate office and centralized administrative and support services in St. Andrews, Manitoba, and a network of bases in Manitoba, Nunavut, and British Columbia, Custom has been a leader in providing safe and reliable VFR operations since 1977. The Vice President, Technical Services reports to the President and CEO and
Job Source: Custom Helicopters Ltd.Winnipeg Incorporated
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Job Category : Association Services and Administration Requisition Number : VPPEO001263 Apply now Posted : April 15, 2024 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location West Portage Community Hub 3550 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3K0Z8, CAN Description For 140 years the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg has been at the heart of communities in Winnipeg – hel
Job Source: Winnipeg IncorporatedWinnipeg, MB, Canada
$ 150.000 - 200.000
Members at Large (2); President; Vice President Organization Name: Scleroderma Manitoba
Address: 16 Carlington Crescent
Oak Bluff MB R4G 0C5
Organizational Description: Scleroderma Manitoba has a three-fold mission:
Support scleroderma patients by promoting patient outreach and education
Raise public awareness and developing information tools for the general public and stakeholders in the medical community
Encourage and support leading edge research in Manitoba and Canada
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 3771
Description of Duties: These positions are open to anyone in Manitoba as we meet using Zoom. This is a contributing board position to support Scleroderma patients. The new board members will attend scheduled board meetings (in person or via virtual conference); participate as an active member on at least one board committee (finance, education, or communication).
Skills Required: Mature individual with excellent communication skills both in person and in writing; previous experience in participating on a volunteer board; previous participation in fundraising events; basic awareness of scleroderma. We meet using Zoom and our files are shared virtually using Dropbox. Computer skills are an important asset.
Skills Gained/Related Careers: Those unfamiliar with using Zoom or Dropbox can be guided through the steps necessary to be successful. We do not have a physical office and so anyone in Manitoba is invited to apply. These opportunities will assist volunteers to experience opportunities to develop:
1. Leadership such as chairing a meeting, resolving conflict within team members; building consensus relating to action plans; recruiting others to help complete projects,
2. Problem Solving such as finding creative ways to distribute important information across social media platforms, print materials, and advertising
3. Organizational Structure and Function such as learning the importance of policy and procedure, formal registering and reporting requirements relating to organizations; learning the connections between meetings and strategic plans; and
4. Advocacy such as participating in meeting with government officials to lobby for improvements to medication coverage through Pharma-care programs or services to those with disabilities.
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment: Daytime , Evening , Remote Volunteering
Board meetings are scheduled as frequently as 6 times per year and last about 1.5 hours. Preparation for the meeting requires about 20 minutes to read the agenda and minutes. Preparing a committee report could require up to another 2 hours. Committee meetings between board meetings vary depending on the time of year and upcoming events. This varies but could be up to 3 to 4 hours per month. The term of office is three years. These are volunteer positions. Our organization has no paid staff.
Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Uses a mobility device
Organization will provide: Certificate of recognition
Training/Orientation
Attach resume with cover letter:
*.pdf, *.txt, *.doc, *.docx @ 5 MB Max ONLY
B Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2
Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3C 0E2
Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.
#J-18808-Ljbffr