Recruiting Volunteers

Build a volunteer network. Volunteers can bring an enormous amount of value to your organization; from easing your organization’s financial burden to increasing the quality and scope of services you provide.

Volunteers can be critical in supporting non-profits to achieve their goals under tight funding models.

The Value of Volunteers

Volunteers bring a wealth of diverse skills and perspectives, vital for addressing local needs effectively, promoting civic engagement and fostering a more inclusive and connected community. Their involvement not only boosts community pride but also empowers individuals through opportunities for personal growth and skill development.

Recruiting volunteers can significantly enhance a tourism experience or event. They alleviate staffing expenses, allowing resources to be redirected to other areas of operations, ultimately improving service quality. Local volunteers develop a deeper connection and appreciation for tourism, becoming champions for promoting the area’s activities and services. Moreover, during times of financial strain, volunteers play a critical role in ensuring that non-profit organizations (such as festivals and events) can fulfill their missions.

Find out more about the Value of Volunteering.

Tools and Resources

Explore a range of tools and resources from Volunteer Canada aimed at optimizing volunteer matches for your organization:

Recruiting Volunteers

Volunteer Manitoba offers a free community referral service to help match volunteers with organizations.

The following types of organizations may register with Volunteer Manitoba: Registered charitable organizations, non-profit organizations, foundations, government agencies within Manitoba (including schools, school divisions and libraries), hospitals, hospices, long-term care facilities, community groups, special events that benefit the community.

Click here to learn how to register your organization.

Volunteer Manitoba also offers several resources to help support non-profits and charities manage and maintain volunteer programs, training, access to the latest trends and research, and experienced staff with hands-on expertise.

Training is based on the principles of the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement and is for anyone who works with, manages and/or supports volunteer engagement within their organization.

Volunteer Manitoba Resources for Purchase

Additional Resources

Managing a large number of volunteers? Check out this free resource that can help you find the right tools to recruit, screen, schedule, manage and communicate with volunteers.

For upcoming training opportunities, visit Volunteer Manitoba’s calendar of events.

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