Recreation Assistant

Organization Details
Organization Name: Deer Lodge Centre
Address: 2109 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB  R3J 0L3
Website: http://www.deerlodge.mb.ca
Organizational Description: We provide health services to adults with complex needs in the areas of Rehabilitation, Chronic Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health and Bariatrics. We take pride in investing our energy and expertise in making lives better.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 207
   
Description of Duties:

Under the direction of the Recreation Facilitator, the recreation assistance provides leisure opportunities and supports patients receiving the leisure.

   
Skills Required:

Reliable, able to push a wheelchair, able to follow directions and work as a team.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Interpersonal and creative skills, exposure to Therapeutic Recreation.

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

Daytime shifts and evening shifts. Approximately 2 hours in length. This position requires a minimum of a 6 month committment.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- St. James-Assiniboia
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
Organization will provide: Certificate of recognition
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply: Online: deerlodge.mb.ca/volunteers/apply-now/
Closing Date: Jun 30, 2025