Community Programming Support

Organizational Description

We Meet You Where You're At. No judgment here.

Mount Carmel Clinic is a community health centre based in the North End neighbourhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

We provide a wide variety of health services in order to address all aspects of a person's wellbeing, including access to quality health care, community resources and family supports, child care, mental health supports, cultural opportunities, and much more.

Volunteer Opportunity

• Supporting with set up and clean-up of programming space.
• Set up the refreshments area in a neat and organized manner.
• Greet community members and provide information about the event/program space (e.g., bathroom location).
• Support staff by managing smaller group activities, distributing materials, maintaining an engaging environment, and gently encouraging participation.

• Open to working from a place of non‑judgment, open‑mindedness and respect for people of all backgrounds and identities.
• Open to working collaboratively and receiving instruction.
• Cultural appreciation and a willingness to learn and receive teachings.
• Approaching interactions with an open mind and heart.
• Comfortable communicating with people in a friendly and respectful manner.
• Sensitive to the needs and situations of others.

• Opportunities for relationship building and connecting with community members and staff in a meaningful way.
• Learn about different cultures and ways of being.
• Develop or grow employability skills.
• Increase feelings of empowerment and self‑esteem.
• Receive a valuable letter of recommendation or reference from Mount Carmel Clinic, acknowledging your dedication, skills, and positive impact during your volunteer experience.

If you are receiving EIA for People with Disabilities
, volunteer shifts can go towards a monthly top‑up (if approved by your EIA worker).

Age ranges: 16‑17, 18‑30, 31‑54, 55+

Time Commitment:
Daytime

Orientation: 3 to 3.5 hours

Availability:
Minimum 3 shifts per month

Schedule:

Program will run on the same day each week for 8–12 weeks, depending on the program. You will be scheduled to work 2–4 hours to assist with the program. Example:
Wednesday 12pm to 3:30pm, or Friday 10am to 1pm. Once the program is complete, you will have a few weeks off before the next program begins.

Commitment:
Minimum 2 program runs (Total approx 5 months) with option to extend

Winnipeg - Point Douglas, B Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2

Criminal record check required:
Yes

Child abuse registry check required:
Yes

• Accession with a support person.
• Uses a mobility device.
• French speaking / bilingual (French and English).
• Speaks another language (other than French or English):
  Indigenous languages, and other languages commonly spoken in the community are highly valued.

• A letter of reference
• Bus tickets
• Evaluation
• Supervision
• Training/Orientation

Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 first nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory. Volunteer Manitoba respects 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.