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Manitoba Indigenous Summer GamesVolunteer Manitoba • Eastman, GA, US
Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games

Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games

Volunteer Manitoba • Eastman, GA, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Address : Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation

Winnipeg MB R3B 2Z5

Organizational Description

In the summer of 2025, over 4,000 Indigenous athletes, coaches, and officials will gather in Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation, on Treaty 1 Territory, to celebrate the spirit of competition. Throughout the twelve days of events, communities will welcome thousands of visitors.

The Manitoba Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Council is proud to partner with Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation to host this remarkable celebration of sports, volunteering, and community.

Volunteer Opportunity Details

Volunteer Opportunity ID : 5832

Description of Duties

In the summer of 2025, over 2,000 Indigenous athletes, coaches, and officials will gather at Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation, on Treaty 1 Territory, to celebrate the spirit of competition. Throughout the event, the communities of Sagkeeng, Lac du Bonnet, Powerview-Pinefalls, and Wanipigow will welcome thousands of visitors.

Volunteers will assist with overall Games operations in various roles such as :

  • Registration / Venue Hosts
  • Food Services
  • Cultural / Elder Services
  • Security / Access Control
  • Medical / First Aid
  • Special Events / Entertainment
  • Opening / Closing Ceremonies & Medals
  • Technology
  • Signage
  • Transportation
  • Accommodations
  • Merchandise Sales
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Sport and venue volunteers

Sports include : Archery, Basketball, Athletics, Ball Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, and a Results Centre.

Skills Required

  • Organization
  • Communication
  • Some positions may require lifting or standing for long periods
  • Food preparation / cooking
  • Interpersonal / conflict resolution skills
  • Handling financial transactions
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer skills (Results centre)
  • Social Media, writing, photography, videography

    • Skills Gained / Related Careers

  • Special Event coordination
  • Event set-up
  • Leadership, supervisory skills
  • Culinary arts : Food preparation / cooking
  • Retail : merchandise sales, raffles
  • IT : inputting of results, website design, social media
  • Communications : Writing, photography, videography
  • Hospitality : accommodations, receptions
  • Medical : athletic therapy, clinic, first aid

    • Age : 13-15, 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+

    Time Commitment : Daytime, Evening, Weekend, Flexible Hours

    Various shifts from August 17 - 23

    Location

    Eastman - Brokenhead Ojibway Nation

    Additional Information

    Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No

    Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No

    Opportunity is available to candidates that :

  • Group - small, family, and friends
  • Group - large, corporate, and schools
  • Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit

    • Contact : B Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2

    Note : Our team works a hybrid model; appointments are highly encouraged as we are not always in the office.

    Volunteer Manitoba acknowledges the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. We recognize the importance of reconciliation and collaboration with Indigenous communities.

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