Healthy Baby Assist: Transcona

Organization Details
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.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Description of Duties: Assist staff and participants within the Healthy Baby program with setting up room, greeting parents/families, participating in group discussion on health and wellness topics related to parenting, preparing and clean-up of supplies.
Skills Required: - Basic cooking skills and interest in preparing healthy foods
- Comfortable working independently to prepare simple recipes and snacks in a timely manner
- Knowledge of food safety (Food Handlers Certificate suggested)
- Ability and comfortable with approaching people in a friendly, supportive, non-judgmental manner
- Physically able to perform tasks
Skills Gained/Related Careers: Learn new skills, explore careers, and make a personal contribution to the improvement of health care while providing a service to others.
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment: Daytime
1 shift BI-WEEKLY; Tuesdays, 12:30 to 3:30, with opportunity to pick-up additional shifts as available. A minimum 6-month commitment preferred for client consistency. * Applications accepted until position is filled
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/141/profile
Closing Date: Jun 30, 2023