River East - Wayfinder - Support Assist

Organization Details
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.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5965
   
Description of Duties:

Shifts: Mondays or Tuesdays - 12:30pm to 4:30pm - successful applicants assigned one shift weekly


Wayfinding



  1. Greet, provide information to clients upon arrival at the Access River East.

  2. Provide directions and escort clients as required.

  3. Wayfinders do not provide advice or counsel clients. All patient-related situations should be forwarded to the appropriate staff member.

  4. Notify Security (located on site on the 2nd floor reception area) of any unusual occurrences.

  5. Communicate any non-urgent concerns and service improvement suggestions to placement supervisor.


Support Assist


Projects coordinated by or where the Program/Team Manager is responsible may include:



  1. Assemble and organize packages for various programs i.e. Homecare

  2. Assist with providing supplies to Home Care Direct Service Staff.

  3. Assembling blank charts for Home Care and Home Care Nursing clients.


**Volunteer opportunity open until filled

   
Skills Required:

-Friendly personality and a genuine interest in helping others with effective interpersonal communication skills.


-Ability to understand, take and give directions and express oneself in English in a clear, concise manner.


-Physically able to stand for extended periods of time


-Respectful of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds of patients and their family members.


-Attend orientation and ongoing training as required.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Explore healthcare career opportunities while learning new skills. Provide a service to your community while enhancing healthcare services.

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

Length of Commitment: One shift once a week for a minimum of 3 months.


Successful applicants will be assigned one 4 hour shift weekly, 12:30 to 4:30 either on a Monday or Tuesday.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- River East
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
Bus tickets
Certificate of recognition
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Dec 31, 2025