Interested in volunteering?
We welcome new volunteers and have several different opportunities both within and outside of correctional institutions.
- The PLC is a committee under the auspices of the Manitoba Library Association. As PLC volunteers we represent the Manitoba Library Association. Membership in the Association is required.
- Clearances and orientations are required for volunteering at the WRC, WCC, Milner Ridge, MYC, and HCC. (Note: clearances and training can take weeks (and sometimes months) to attain.) If you are choosing to volunteer outside a correctional facility, this is not needed.
- We ask that potential volunteers consider that consistency is an important part of building trust with our partner organizations and the individuals we serve. We encourage people to commit to only what they can deliver.
- To learn more about our volunteering opportunities, and to receive our application form and information about a volunteer orientation, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at mla.plcvolunteer@gmail.com
Check out the list below for more information about the current roles – some may be already filled- others are ongoing.
Packers/Sorters
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- Sorting and packing donations for delivery to our institutions
- Takes place at the Millennium Library
- Must be able to lift boxes
- Time commitment – variable, a few times a year
Book Exchange Volunteers
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- Participate in the monthly Book Exchange library program at the WCC (future plans include Manitoba Youth Centre, Brandon Correctional Centre and Headingley)
- Should be comfortable talking about books
- Time commitment – every couple of months
Program Volunteers
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- Participate in programming or as a helper to a program (like a writing or art workshop) inside one of the prisons
- Comfortable in assisting learners in a workshop setting
- Time commitment – variable – a few times a year
Email Reference Librarians
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- Provides reference services
- Remote position for volunteers with reference experience and knowledge of: information resources, search strategies, and information ethics/access issues
- Flexible time commitment, volunteers can “claim” questions to answer based on their availability
Social Media Coordinator
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- To establish and maintain an engaging social media presence on Instagram and Twitter
- Ideal for someone creative and aware/knowledgeable about the work of the PLC
- Time commitment – weekly or biweekly posts
Donations Coordinator
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- Monitor donations email, reply to enquiries and offers
- Arrange for donations drop offs or delivery
- Time commitment – light, regular email checking
For more information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at mla.plcvolunteer@gmail.com