Organizations Looking for Volunteers

If you've been wondering how to get more involved in the community, but aren't sure how to get started, the Dauphin Volunteer Market at the Active Living Centre is the perfect opportunity to learn more.

Tomorrow's event is free to attend, and runs from 1 to 4 pm. the event will feature a number of local organizations that rely on volunteers to function, as well as some presentations about the importance of volunteers.

Organizer, Theresa Deyholos says she hopes the market will help connect volunteers to the organizations that need them.

"We hope that this market will bring potential volunteers who are looking to use their skills or learn new skills by filling in roles and becoming involved in their community."

There will be presentations by Volunteer Manitoba, the Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy, and a local volunteer at the event.

Deyholos says that Volunteer Manitoba will be speaking about the challenges that non-profits and charities face when it comes to the recruitment, retention, and recognition of volunteers. They will be here to offer the tools necessary for organizations to successfully recruit volunteers and sustain a working volunteer force.

Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy will be talking about the healthy aspect of how volunteering can help to improve a person's mental and physical health and hear from a local volunteer who talks about his experiences with volunteering in his community.

The non-profit organizations that will be at the event include: