Manitoba Winter Games - MB

Volunteer Manitoba
CA - Thompson
May 3, 2025
IT

Address: #205 - 274 Thompson Drive South
Thompson MB R8N 0C4

Manitoba's Largest Multi-Sport Event

Staged every two years, alternating between summer and winter sports, the Manitoba Games powered by Manitoba Hydro is the largest ongoing multi-sport event in the province. The Games foster new and improved sports facilities, volunteer and leadership development, and support amateur sport across Manitoba.

Re-established in 1986, the Manitoba Games were held biennially until the COVID-19 pandemic caused cancellations in 2020 and 2022. The 2026 Manitoba Winter Games will return to Thompson, which last hosted the winter games in 2018. Learn more about Thompson and the host community on the City of Thompson's website.

Volunteer Opportunity Details

Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5802

Description of Duties

General Volunteers
Athlete Services: Access Control, Athlete Entertainment, Food Services, Villages, Bus Drivers, VIP Transportation
Logistics: Signage, technology, warehouse & distribution
Marketing & Communications: Digital & Social Media, Photography/Videography, writing, Publications
Fundraising: 50/50 raffle, sponsorship procurement
Merchandise Sales
Special Events: Opening/Closing Ceremonies, Medal Presentations, Receptions

Venues

Thompson Regional Community Centre
Mystery Mountain Winter Park
Thompson Ski Trails
Burntwood Curling Club
RD Parker Collegiate

Sports

Alpine Skiing
Archery
Badminton
Cross Country Skiing
Curling
Figure Skating
Futsal
Gymnastics
Hockey
Ringette
Speed Skating
Wrestling

Skills Required

Driver's License (for Bus driver and VIP Transportation roles)
Lifting (warehouse duties)
Standing for long periods (field duties, timing, scorekeeping)
Writing skills (social media, publications)
Handling money/transactions (raffle, merchandise sales)
Data entry (results centre)
Food handling (food services)
Interpersonal skills (villages, venues, sports)

Skills Gained/Related Careers

Event planning & logistics
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Customer service
Retail services
Data entry
Score-keeping
Driving
Writing
Digital & social media content creation
Food preparation/cooking
Conflict resolution
Facility maintenance
Warehouse duties
Photography/videography

Additional Information

Age range: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+

Time commitment: Daytime, Evening, Weekend, Micro Volunteering, Flexible hours

Location: Thompson

Criminal record check: Not required

Child abuse registry check: Not required

Group sizes: Small, family, friends, large groups, corporate, schools

Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit

Support requirements: Attend with a support person, use a mobility device, bilingual (French & English), Cree speaker

Organization Support

Provides: Reference letter, supervision, training/orientation, verification for school credit

Contact Details

Address: Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0E2

Note: Hybrid work model; appointments encouraged.

Community Acknowledgment

Volunteer Manitoba respects the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Dakota, Dene, Métis Nation, and Shoal Lake 40 First Nation. We commit to reconciliation and collaboration with Indigenous communities.

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Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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