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SPIN Volunteer Information
Working Together to Build Strong Communities

Since the inception of our municipal government in 1893, Volunteers have provided countless hours of service to the City of Winnipeg and its communities. The Volunteer Services Branch promotes and supports the volunteer spirit that is the heart and soul of our great City. Many thanks to our most valued Volunteers!

Continue the Tradition
Today, hundreds of citizens like you give their time and talents to the City of Winnipeg by continuing the tradition set forth by our first VOLUNTEERS. We offer several meaningful volunteer service opportunities for citizens.

Volunteering…It’s a way of Giving
When you volunteer, you give part of yourself – your time, energy, skills and feelings. You give to your family and friends, to your neighbours, to your community. Giving is one of the reasons why people volunteer. Their contributions to others and to their communities bring them feelings of self-fulfillment and the knowledge that they have made a difference.

…and a way of Receiving
But there is more to volunteering than giving. As a volunteer, you also reap personal benefits and enhance your personal growth.
Through volunteering you are able to:

• Increase social awareness
• Meet new people
• Learn through service
• Enjoy better health
• Gain self-confidence
• Discover your strengths and talents
• Build a sense of independence
• Contribute to your community
• Develop skills
• Enhance the quality of life

That’s the thing about volunteering. You get as much out of it as you put into it! And often, you get a whole lot more. Volunteering is an infinitely rewarding experience that enriches the lives of many people.

The Community Support and Volunteer Services Branch are assisting the SPIN initiative by promoting volunteerism and matching potential volunteers with neighbourhood Host sites of SPIN.

The Community Support and Volunteer Services Branch will screen and interview potential volunteers coming through the City of Winnipeg volunteer system interested in volunteering with SPIN.

For information on volunteer opportunities with SPIN please contact (204) 986-5958 or click on Volunteer Application Form:

Mailing Address:
City of Winnipeg Community Services Department
Volunteer Services
Main Floor 395 Main Street
Winnipeg Manitoba
R3B 3N8
E-mail: Volunteer Services

SPIN Volunteer Job Descriptions, criteria and time commitment.

• SPIN HOST LEADER
• SPIN HOST ASSISTANT
• SPIN SPECIAL EVENTS ASSISTANT

Volunteer Application Form / Volunteer Application/Screening Process 

SPIN Volunteer Job Descriptions

SPIN Host Leader (Soccer Program)

Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements a variety of fun, skill developmental activities for ages 6 to 14 around a soccer theme.
• Supervises participants, equipment and facilities.
• Relates with community groups, partner groups and public.
• Assist in training of SPIN Host assistants
• Attends training designated by Host organization
• Completes and submits required operational reports (attendance, evaluation, registration, injury forms)

Criteria:

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Agree to a criminal records check by The Winnipeg Police Service and be approved by the Bureau of Police Records
• Agree to a Child Abuse Registry check through G.C.W.C.C. and be approved by the Province of Manitoba (Manitoba Family Services and Housing)
• Have a current St John Ambulance Emergency certificate
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or have permanent residence status

Time Commitment:

• Full 6 – 8 weeks
• Two days per week
• Two hours per day
• Attend special event August 17, 2009 (full day) (Alternate rain date August 18, 2009)

SPIN Host Assistant (soccer program)
Responsibilities:

• Assist Host Leader with a variety of fun, skill development activities for ages 6 – 14 around a soccer theme
• Supervises participants, equipment and facilities
• Relates with community groups, partner organizations and public
• Performs routine maintenance duties (clean – up) as required
• Attends training designated by Host organization
• Assists with completion of operational reports (attendance, evaluation, registration and injury forms)

Criteria:

• Be a minimum of 16 years of age, unless volunteering with family members where adult supervision is provided
• Agree to a criminal records check by The Winnipeg Police Service and be approved by the Bureau of Police Records
• Agree to a Child Abuse Registry check through G.C.W.C.C. and be approved by the Province of Manitoba (Manitoba Family Services and Housing)
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or have permanent residence status

Time Commitment:

• Minimum of  4 week commitment
• Minimum of 1 day per week
• 2 hours per day
• Attend special event August 17, 2009 (full day) (Alternate rain date August 18, 2009)

SPIN Special Events Assistant (Soccer Program)

Responsibilities:

• Assist Special Events Leader with a variety of fun, skill development activities for ages 6 – 14 around a soccer theme
• Supervises participants, equipment and facilities
• Relates with community groups, partnered organizations and public
• Performs routine maintenance duties (clean-up) as required
• Attends training designated by the Special Events Leader

Criteria:

• Be a minimum of 16 years of age, unless volunteering with a family member or a group where adult supervision is provided
• Agree to a criminal records check by The Winnipeg Police Service and be approved by the Bureau of Police Records
• Agree to a Child Abuse Registry check through G.C.W.C.C. and be approved by the Province of Manitoba (Manitoba Family Services and Housing)
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or have permanent residence status

Time Commitment:

• Attend special event August 17, 2009 (full day) (Alternate rain date August 18, 2009)

Last update: 07/29/09