School Based Immunization Clinic Volunteer -Various Areas
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| Organization Name: | Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Community Health & Corporate Programs |
| Address: | 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 | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5460 |
| Description of Duties: | Recruiting for various areas within Winnipeg Summary of Duties: Assist with guiding students (typically in grades 6 to 8) through the immunization clinics including assisting with crowd control, monitoring students who look anxious and scared, handing out consent forms and monitoring students post immunization. This is a seasonal volunteer role taking place in the Fall and Spring of each year. Clinics operate Monday to Friday during school hours between 8:30am and 12:00pm and 12:45pm and 3:30pm. Fall clinics begin mid-September and go through November. Spring clinics start at the end of March and conclude mid-June. |
| 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 |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Learn new skills while exploring careers in Public Health. Provide a service to others and make a personal contribution to the enhancement of healthcare within your own community. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime A minimum of 2 shifts a month or 5 per clinic season. Clinics take place Monday to Friday during school hours between 8:30 and 12:00 and 12:45 to 3:30. Recruited volunteers sign up for shifts through the Volunteer scheduling portal. |
| 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: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Bus tickets Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Online: www.volgistics.com/od/56118 |
| Closing Date: | Sep 30, 2024 |
