Bright Start Program Assistant Volunteer

Organization Details
Organization Name: NorWest Co-op Community Health
Address: 785 Keewatin St
Winnipeg MB  R2X 3B9
Website: http://www.norwestcoop.ca
Organizational Description: NorWest Co-op Community Health Centre has served the Inkster community in northwest
Winnipeg since 1972. NorWest is a forerunner in taking a multi-service, holistic, team approach to health care. We provide a wide range of health related services including medical care, counselling, education and community outreach.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5656
   
Description of Duties:

  • Help with set up of the room or gym; including play space, toys, carpet, books and activities



  • Support staff in delivery of program and do any other general tasks as requested

  • Cooperate with staff and other volunteers to share and initiate tasks

  • First time guests should be offered information pamphlet and be directed fill out registration form

  • Assist with providing site information to first time guests including registration, program, play activities, timelines, services, washrooms, water fountain

  • Interact with families and refer parents to service providers if they have questions

  • Follow the lead of the Bright Start Staff to participate in play activities

  • Help implement any surveys or questionnaires



  • Follow staff directions to help with food preparation according to staff guidelines and food safety

  • Help with table set-up, plates and utensils and serving food as appropriate

  • Keep kitchen clean, wash dishes and sanitize according to staff directions



  • Help to clean up program space, sanitize and put away toys and equipment

  • Check with staff before leaving, return name tags and write down or ask if staff wrote down your hours

   
Skills Required:

  • Interest in family health

  • Comfortable with and enjoy children

  • Interest in preparing food

  • Respectful, nonjudgmental, positive attitude

  • Understand NorWest's vision, mission and values

  • Outgoing with a willingness to take initiative

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

  • Child Care Assistant

  • Social Services

  • Community Development

   
Age: 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime


  • Tuesday 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM


    • Bright Start Gilbert at Gilbert Park Gym



  • Wednesday 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM


    • Bright Start Access at NorWest Co-op Community Health



  • Thursday 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM


    • Bright Start WestBrook at Weston Community Centre



    Can commit to one or more days and locations


Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Inkster
- Point Douglas
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Group - small, family and friends
Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Mar 1, 2025