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As a volunteer, what do I do?
Volunteers are always
welcome and can work in the following areas:
CAC InfoCentre
Product Information Network
Product Information Service volunteers research one or more products in
detail and advise consumers over the phone from your home, on the product's
brands and features.
Consumer Info
Consumer Info volunteers assist with answering consumer
inquiries over the phone, preparing consumer information packages, filing,
typing/computer work, writing newsletter articles and preparation for
CAC functions and events.
Price Surveying
CAC Manitoba conducts weekly price surveys for PriceWatch
which appears on CKY Newshour every Friday at 6:00 pm. Depending on what
is being surveyed, volunteers either compile the price of products at
the store or by phone.
Data Entry
Volunteers are needed to update and maintain various computer
databases.
CAC Outreach Program
The Outreach program is geared specifically toward potentionally vulnerable
consumers such as children, new Canadians, consumers on a limited budget,
seniors and consumers living outside of Winnipeg wherever access to services
and information may be limited or difficult. Depending on the current
project, volunters may be needed to guide consumers through our mobile
resource centre, edit educational materials and represent CAC at public
events.
Committee Work
CAC Manitoba's committees offers consumers a place to voice their
concerns and provide input on various issues. Volunteers are welcome to
join one of the following committes:
Health and Safety
Economic Issues
Enviroment
Food
Fundraising/ Membership
Regulated Industries:
autopac, gas, hydro, telephone, cable
Committee members are required
to attend the committee meetings. Preparation for those meetings may include:
reviewing government and industry documents
representing CAC on external committees
Where do I sign?
To become a volunteer simply fill out our online
application form or call CAC Manitoba at 472-2572.
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