Downtown Central/Point Douglas: School Based Immunization Clinic Assist
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| Organization Name: | Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Community Health & Corporate Programs |
| Address: | MS 208-820 Sherbrook Street Winnipeg MB R3A 1R9 |
| Website: | https://wrha.mb.ca/volunteer-services/ |
| Organizational Description: | The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority's (WRHA) Community Health and Corporate Services Volunteer Program provides meaningful public engagement, develops effective partnerships, mobilizes appropriate volunteer and community resources, supports a positive working environment and enhances the WRHA's capacity to support and deliver quality services. Volunteers are placed in the community, supporting a variety of programs within Public Health, Primary Care and Corporate. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | RECRUITING FOR FALL 2023 CAMPAIGN Assist with guiding students (typically in grades 6 to 12) through the immunization clinics including assisting with crowd control, monitoring students who look anxious and scared, and monitoring students post immunization. |
| Skills Required: | - Current (within 6 months) and satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check - Willingness to attend virtual WRHA volunteer orientation and role specific training - Previous experience with interacting with children/youth is an asset - Ability and comfortable with approaching children/youth in a friendly, supportive manner; comfortable with people from different cultures and backgrounds - Physically able to perform tasks, must be able to be on one's feet for up to 3 hours - Be available and committed to 2 shifts per month per campaign |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | This volunteer position provides an opportunity to learn new skills, explore careers in Public Health and make a personal contribution to the enhancement of healthcare while providing a service to others. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime This is a seasonal volunteer role taking place in the fall and spring of each year. Fall Clinics typically take place between mid-September and mid-December. Clinics operate Monday to Friday during school hours between 8:30am and 12:00pm and 12:45pm and 3:30pm. Spring clinics start at the end of April and conclude mid-June. A minimum of two shifts per month is required during the months that the clinics are taking place and we request that a commitment is made for the entire school year. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Are fulfilling volunteer hours for credit |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Bus tickets Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Phone: 204-787-5078 Online: www.volgistics.com/od/56118/assignment/83/profile |
| Closing Date: | Sep 10, 2023 |
