Nonprofit Organizations in Winnipeg

The Barefoot Ranch is a non-profit organization that exists to relieve the suffering of equine which includes raising funds for and assisting in providing facilities for the care, maintenance and rehabilitation of such animals. We have been helping horses in the Interlake since 2012. We care for them and provide them with food, clean water, shelter, vet services and hoof trimming. We also socialize them and teach them that people can be trusted.

Earth Rangers is an environmental non-profit that empowers youth to take action for the environment. Our ER Teens program offers an opportunity for young Canadians aged 13-18 to take initiative for environmental causes they care about, such as wildlife conservation, climate change, sustainability, and more. By working remotely with staff, teens volunteer their time to complete an eco-action project of their choice; at home, at school, in their community, or online. Our flexible program ensures that teens can work at their own pace, while having the support and resources they need to make a positive impact.

The Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts is a community music school that is committed to creating accessibility to music education and performance. We intend to be a musical home for all, regardless of socio economic status, geographic location or any other barriers one may face to participating. We offer general public programming and an extensive, diverse and funded outreach program called Music Equals. We often look for volunteers to work with students, special events, committees and every administrative opportunities.

About FIXT POINT’s previous work: To date, we've interviewed over 3,000 Canadians from every province and territory in almost 200 communities in our storymobiles (mobile recording studio on wheels); edited and posted hundreds of oral histories on our storymap; produced two seasons of a TV/web series for TVO; and, most recently, we were awarded Touring Artist of the Year from the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA). - The Tale of a Town Story Map - TVO Series - Empathy Squad Podcasts About FIXT POINT Arts and Media: FIXT POINT is a Toronto-based arts & media company with national reach. Our mandate is to inspire audiences and artists to imagine change, and our mission is to promote local culture and preserve local heritage through the telling of tales across multiple platforms. We endeavour to be leaders in public engagement, embedding training and outreach into our process of creation and dissemination. FIXT POINT was founded in 2006 and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 2011. Find out more at www.fixtpoint.com

Become part of the biggest contemporary arts and culture celebration in Manitoba! As a volunteer, you will receive a secret pack of goodies, show your support, and meet new friends and artists.   Culture Days is a collaborative pan-Canadian volunteer movement to raise awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. The 8th annual Culture Days weekend is September 29, 30 and October 1, 2017 and will feature thousands of free, hands-on, interactive arts and cultural activities.   Nuit Blanche Winnipeg (NBW) is a free all-night exploration and celebration of contemporary art that takes place on the Saturday of the Culture Days weekend from dusk to dawn. Held annually since 2010, the events and exhibits attract thousands of people to the three zones of activity: St. Boniface, Downtown and the Exchange District. NBW 2017 will take place on Saturday, September 30.   Our applications will be reviewed and volunteers will be notified by the end of July or earlier. If your availability should change, or you have additional questions please email  mb@culturedays.ca https://mb.culturedays.ca/en/about/volunteer-benevolat

Organization Summary The Children’s Museum exists to spark kids’ creative learning. As a non-profit charitable organization, we believe in the potential of all children and provide an interactive learning environment that nurtures the power of imagination and spirit of self-discovery.

Heritage Winnipeg is a non-profit charitable organization, established in 1978 as a cooperative effort between the City of Winnipeg, the Province of Manitoba and the Heritage Canada Foundation (now the National Trust for Canada) to promote the restoration, rehabilitation and preservation of Winnipeg’s built environment.

ClimateScience aims to empower people to make real long-term solutions to climate change actionable through climate education. We hope our way of covering solutions makes people excited to contribute to clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and other global-scale sustainability issues – beyond reusing their plastic bags. We believe education is the most powerful tool in the fight against climate change.

YRES is a Charitable Not-for-Profit Organization that uses the help of community partners in order to carry out a variety of ever-expanding Educational Services. Our volunteers come from diverse cultural backgrounds and ethnicities. YRES has many opportunities for volunteers as we are always expanding our programs. These opportunities allow you to give back to your community but also develop industry leading skills in a professional environment. The mission of York Region Educational Services is to provide individuals in the vicinity of the York Region with educational resources in a safe and supporting environment that inspires, motivates and helps set the foundation for personal growth.

The Rotary Club of Winnipeg, founded in 1910, was the first Rotary Club established outside of the United States, thus making Rotary an international movement.   We say that we are the “Club that Made Rotary International”.  Today, Rotary has more than 1.2 million members and 34,000 Clubs around the world. Our motto is: “Service Above Self”.  When asked what we do, I always say, “We are creating leaders for tomorrow”.

Nearly 1 in 2 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. For 40 years, we have worked hard to achieve Terry’s vision – a world without cancer. Terry’s vision unites us and inspires our research excellence, innovation and creativity. Our research institute is a collaboratively oriented, pan-Canadian organization focused on improving cancer research outcomes for the benefit of cancer patients everywhere. We want to ensure that today’s best science becomes tomorrow’s affordable medicine. There is no other non-profit organization in Canada that consistently rates as high as The Terry Fox Foundation (TFF) in the hearts and minds of Canadians. With over 10,000 runs and events in 32 countries each year, the legacy and story of Terry Fox offers unprecedented opportunities to tell the story of this Canadian icon, promote the significant impact of The Terry Fox Foundation, and inspire generosity. Becoming a Terry Fox volunteer is an incredibly rewarding experience.  You will be helping to keep Terry’s message of hope, courage and determination alive and you will be giving back to your community. Our Terry Fox Runs are 100% volunteer run, so we are always on the lookout for passionate Terry Foxers to help us out.

The annual Terry Fox Run has become a fall tradition in Canada, with nearly 600 communities, big and small, urban and rural, English and French, fundraising for cancer research. This year, please participate, fundraise, and support someone you love on Sunday, September 15! Nearly 2 in 5 Canadians will face cancer during their lifetime. Terry never gave up, and neither will we. Together, we’re forging a path to a future where cancer is no longer a threat. Becoming a Terry Fox volunteer is an incredibly rewarding experience. Not only will you be sharing Terry’s message of hope, courage and determination, you will be giving back to your community. Our Terry Fox Runs are 100% volunteer run, so we are always on the lookout for passionate Terry Foxers to help us out. Please email us at volunteer@terryfox.org or call 1-888-836-9786