CCMB Ambassador
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | CancerCare Manitoba |
| Address: | 675 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg MB R3E 0V9 |
| Website: | http://cancercare.mb.ca |
| Organizational Description: | CancerCare Manitoba is the provincially mandated cancer agency tasked with providing cancer services to the people of Manitoba. CCMB is responsible for providing care, treatment and support across the entire cancer service spectrum - from prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment and care, and palliation or end of life care. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | - Provide a friendly, visible presence in the entrance of CancerCare Manitoba - Provide direction to treatment areas and various clinics in CCMB and HSC - Provide information and support to patients and families - Share information to promote patient education sessions and resources - Be available to assist with visitor traffic - Provide assistance with clerical tasks as needed |
| Skills Required: | - Must be responsible, able to work independently and follow direction - Excellent communication skills - Listen and interact constructively - Pay attention to detail - Have a good knowledge of location of departments and programs in both HSC and CancerCare Manitoba - Demonstrate a friendly and caring manner towards patients and visitors - Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) - Maintain patient confidentiality at all times |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | - Patient care at CancerCare Manitoba will be enhanced through the direct involvement of volunteers - Gain work experience in a hospital/medical setting - Make a personal contribution to the improvement of health care - Provide service to others - Learn new skills, explore careers |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Phone: 204-787-2121 |
| Closing Date: | Jun 30, 2023 |
