CCMB Ambassador

Organization Details
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.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 4841
   
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
- 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

Volunteer Services operates Mon-Fri.
Volunteers attend one 3.5 hour shift per week.
Shift times are 8:30am-12:00pm or 12:00-3:30p.m

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: A letter of reference
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
Parking reimbursement provided
How to Apply: Email: ccmbvolservices@cancercare.mb.ca
Phone: 204-787-2121
Closing Date: May 31, 2024
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