Help us share some holiday cheer this December!
Join us for the 23rd Christmas Hamper Drive in partnership with BellMTS.
We are seeking volunteer delivery drivers to deliver 200 hampers and Christmas gifts to Winnipeg families. Deliveries begin at 10:30 AM from RB Russel High School at 365 Dufferin.
Sign up by emailing info@mamawi.com or calling us at 204-925-0300 by Friday, December 20, 2024.
Volunteer Program
In keeping with the philosophy of the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, which is “We All Work Together To Help One Another”
Vision: To always be there to support our families in our community, and to give volunteers the opportunity to strengthen and support themselves in order for them to have a vision for their future.
Mission: To provide and promote volunteer opportunities to our community members in terms of empowering their gifts and strengths in order to gain a sense of belonging and involvement in their own community.
Opportunities:
- Greeting
- Cooking
- Kitchen Helper
- Cleaning/Maintenance
- Computer Monitors
- Lawn Care/Yard Work
- Arts and Crafts/Sewing
- Community Event/Outings
- Volunteer Committees
- Cultural Ceremonies
What Volunteering Offers:
- First Aid/CPR Training
- Food Handlers Certificate Training
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Code Of Honour Training
What Our Volunteers Say:
“It only takes one minute of your day to help someone “
“It makes you feel needed and appreciated”
“It takes away the feeling of isolation”
“It makes you more self-assured and leads to building your self-esteem”
“There is support here and you know you are being listened to”
“Didn’t know anyone could volunteer, once I knew I could, it made me feel needed.”
“It gives you a good feeling”
Who Can Be A Volunteer:
Anyone 18 years and older, and all volunteer applicants require: two pieces of VALID IDENTIFICATION to complete an Application, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.