Manitoba Winter Games - Thompson MB

Volunteer Manitoba; Thompson; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteer Manitoba is seeking volunteers for the 2026 Manitoba Winter Games in Thompson. Roles include logistics, marketing, and event support, offering opportunities to gain valuable skills in a community-focused environment. Volunteers will help foster amateur sports and community engagement across Manitoba.

Benefits

Reference letter

Supervision

Training / orientation

Verification for school credit

Qualifications

• Skills required include driver's license for transportation roles and writing skills for social media.
• Physical stamina for standing long periods and lifting for warehouse duties.
• Experience in handling transactions for merchandise sales.

Responsibilities

• Assist with logistics including signage and distribution.
• Support marketing efforts through digital media and publications.
• Participate in special events like ceremonies and receptions.

Skills

Driver's License

Lifting

Standing for long periods

Writing skills

Handling money / transactions

Job description

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

• Logistics : Signage, technology, warehouse & distribution
• Marketing & Communications : Digital & Social Media, Photography / Videography, writing, Publications
• Special Events : Opening / Closing Ceremonies, Medal Presentations, Receptions

Venues

• Thompson Regional Community Centre
• Mystery Mountain Winter Park
• Thompson Ski Trails
• RD Parker Collegiate

Sports

• Archery
• Badminton
• Cross Country Skiing
• Curling
• Figure Skating
• Hockey
• 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)

Skills Gained / Related Careers

• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Score-keeping
• Driving
• Writing
• Food preparation / cooking
• Facility maintenance
• Warehouse duties
• Photography / videography

Additional Information

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

Location : Thompson

Criminal record check : Not required

Child abuse registry check : Not required

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

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

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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