Recreation Therapy Volunteer

Organization Details
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.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6126
   
Description of Duties:

Support staff pre-planned recreational activities
Encourage Client participation
Assist participants with activities as needed such as Sing-along, Bingo, Trivia etc.
Escort off the units to other units within the building

   
Skills Required:

Ability to work with clients experiencing complex care needs.
Approachable and interested in Health Care and the benefits of recreation
Preferred experience in working with elder adults or interest in Medicine.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Explore medical environment
Working with complex care patients/clients

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

CURRENT OPENING LIMITED TO:


Wednesdays 1:30-3:30pm
Thursdays 1:30-3:30pm
Fridays 1:30-3:30pm.


Available for a period of a 6 months minimum.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Downtown
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: General Populace
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Certificate of recognition
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
Parking/ and bus fare reimbursement
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Jan 10, 2026

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