Event Volunteer - Recreation Assistant
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Misericordia Health Centre |
| Address: | 99 Cornish Avenue Winnipeg MB R3C 1A2 |
| Website: | http://www.misericordia.mb.ca |
| Organizational Description: | Misericordia Health Centre is a leading provider of diverse health-care services within the Winnipeg Health Region specializing in a unique out-patient programs as well as care designed to meet the needs of an aging population. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 4915 |
| Description of Duties: | Supporting planned special events. Events take place within the premises of MHC. Duties: set-up, assist patients/clients wanting to attend events to either the same unit, the garden area or the roof top garden. Ensuring patient safety would be a priority. This could involve preparation of food or serving under the guidance of staff. It could include sandwich making or helping during Birthday celebrations or BBQs, music events, etc. |
| Skills Required: | Excellent communication Physically able to push wheelchairs Able to help patients with mobility aids Interest in working in a medical environment Friendly disposition Follows the care values of caring, respect and trust. Reliable and able to make a commitment |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Medical environment exploration Social interactions working with all medical related professions |
| Age: | 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime Approximate schedule commitment, 3 hours, on a month to month basis. Dates would be shared in advance and volunteers would have the chance to sign-up for as many shifts as they can commit to. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Group - small, family and friends Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: malberto@misericordia.mb.ca In Person Online: misericordia.mb.ca/volunteer |
| Closing Date: | Oct 1, 2023 |
