National Volunteer Week 2018 News Archive
![The U of M group at the 30th Annual Pride Winnipeg Parade.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Pride-Winnipeg-2017-copy-150x150.jpg)
Get involved in Pride 2018
May 11, 2018 —
We are looking for faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends and family members (including children and pets) to walk with us and help us celebrate
![Pride Parade 2016.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Pride-Parade-2016-_WEB-150x150.jpg)
President Barnard’s message on National Volunteer Week
April 16, 2018 —
'I would like to thank the thousands of students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and friends who share their time and expertise'
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Sustainability
As easy as riding a bike
April 16, 2018 —
For student Dan Reihl sharing his passion for cycling with others is something that comes as naturally to him as taking a breath, so it was an obvious choice to volunteer with the Office of Sustainability and UMcycle
![Rita Courchaine](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-04-11-Rita-Award-2-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Education
CanU recognizes outstanding volunteer
April 11, 2018 —
When Rita Courchaine thinks about the impact of CanU, she recalls a shy young newcomer to Canada, and her dramatic transformation during her time in youth mentoring program
![(L-R) Dr. Mike McKay, Venla Hovi, Jon Rempel, Gee-ef Nkwonta, Brendan Warren, Alanna Boudreau, Alana Serhan, Lauren Taraschuk, Justus Alleyn, Brett Stovin, Billy the Bison.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Bisons-major_award_winners__WEB-150x150.jpg)
Bison year-end awards recognize talent, volunteers and community leadership
March 26, 2018 —
Volunteers were honoured through two major awards
![Students helping out at graduation Pow Wow](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Pow-Wow-2017-4-150x150.jpg)
Students
Boost your career skills while helping out on campus
March 20, 2018 —
There are many great reasons why students should get involved by volunteering on campus, including making connections with other students and giving back to the community
![Students and representatives of Alternative Reading Week partner agencies gather for a Mix & Mingle](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Alternative-Reading-Week-Winnipeg-150x150.jpg)
Students
Service-learning in our backyard: Alternative Reading Week Winnipeg 2018
March 9, 2018 —
During Alternative Reading Week Winnipeg, students had the opportunity to work in non-profit agencies serving marginalized communities and learn from these experiences