volunteer News Archive
Every little bit counts
April 11, 2016 —
Balancing academic studies, training and finding time to volunteer can be difficult but in the end it’s worth it
Contest uncovers ‘eye-opening’ number of students volunteering to aid community groups
April 11, 2016 —
More than 40 per cent of students in a class had volunteered in the past year, helping out at more than 30 organizations
National Volunteer Week – snapshot of efforts
April 10, 2016 —
Each year, students, staff, alumni and faculty spend thousands of hours volunteering their time and talents
Students
Making a Difference for Student Health and Wellness
April 6, 2016 —
April 4, 2016 - Students at the University of Manitoba gain hands on leadership experience while providing opportunities for other students to learn about their own health and wellness through the Healthy U program.
Students
Alternative Reading Week sees students hone skills in the community
February 16, 2016 —
Students involved in the program volunteer at a range of non-profit organizations through the week of Feb. 16, including at Winnipeg Harvest, along with in international areas
Students
Launch of the New Student Peer Mentorship Program a Success
December 8, 2015 —
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Volunteer organization wins major award
May 4, 2015 —
World University Service of Canada (WUSC) wins volunteerism award for their work with refugees
National Volunteer Week
April 15, 2015 —
Each year, students, staff and faculty from the University spend thousands of hours volunteering their time and talents in a variety of service learning opportunities, educational support programs and community projects.
Community Stories
A better future: Connecting mentors with Indigenous youth
April 2, 2015 —
Through the Rec and Read program, university students and community members team up with teens to mentor early-years students.
Community Stories
A Unique Energy: Sparking a love of science and engineering
March 6, 2015 —
The WISE Kid–Netic Energy program started more than two decades ago to get more girls involved in science and engineering.





