Medical Facility Volunteer
- Cambridge, ON, Canada
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Summary
Our mission is to provide safe shelter, and to offer programs and services in support of the hopes and needs of people dealing with life issues. Embra
Location
Address
651 Concession Road
Cambridge, Ontario N3H 4L1
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
The Medical Facility Volunteer will have the opportunity to learn in a real-life setting what skills and modalities are used to support people dealing with life issues including homelessness. By interacting with the clients, through coversation, cards, board games, music etc at Cambridge Shelter's Medical Facility, they will gain valuable experience. Especially beneficial for those pursuing a career in Human Services, Health Care or Social Services. Volunteer's will be under the supervision of Facility staff and assist in duties deemd appropriate by their supervisor. The Volunteer Shift is 2 to 3 hours once a week and will work with the volunteers schedule.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
Community & Social Services Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
Skills & Experience
Visiting / Accompanying Health & Wellness Medical & Healthcare Other Mental Health Patient Support / Care
Tags
recreation community health care homelessness social services
Our mission is to provide safe shelter, and to offer programs and services in support of the hopes and needs of people dealing with life issues. Embra
Location
Address
651 Concession Road
Cambridge, Ontario N3H 4L1
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
The Medical Facility Volunteer will have the opportunity to learn in a real-life setting what skills and modalities are used to support people dealing with life issues including homelessness. By interacting with the clients, through coversation, cards, board games, music etc at Cambridge Shelter's Medical Facility, they will gain valuable experience. Especially beneficial for those pursuing a career in Human Services, Health Care or Social Services. Volunteer's will be under the supervision of Facility staff and assist in duties deemd appropriate by their supervisor. The Volunteer Shift is 2 to 3 hours once a week and will work with the volunteers schedule.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity
- Application
- Interview
- Reference Check
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
Community & Social Services Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
Skills & Experience
Visiting / Accompanying Health & Wellness Medical & Healthcare Other Mental Health Patient Support / Care
Tags
recreation community health care homelessness social services
More about this job
Responsibilities
Interact with clients at the shelter's medical facility through conversation and activities such as cards, board games, and music. Assist with duties deemed appropriate by the supervisor while working under facility staff supervision.
Requirements
Applicants must be over the age of majority in the province and complete an application, interview, and reference check. They must also be willing to undergo a background or police records check; no specific education or prior experience is stated.
Skills
- Client Interaction
- Visiting and Accompanying
- Health and Wellness Support
- Medical and Healthcare Support
- Mental Health Support
- Patient Support and Care
- Recreational Activities
- Community Health
- Homelessness Support
- Social Services
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Medical Facility
- Shelter
- Homelessness
- Human Services
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Mental Health
- Patient Support
- Client Interaction
- Visiting
- Accompanying
- Community Health
- Recreation
- Conversation
- Cards
- Board Games
- Music
- Volunteer
- Background Check
- Police Records Check