Patient and Family Advisor - WRHA

VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Variable based on available opportunities and interest/skills/availability, but may include:

• Participate in meetings (mainly virtual) with other volunteers, staff, students, and/or people from community organizations


• Share your perspective and experiences as a patient or caregiver


• Provide input and feedback on patient and staff resources

Detailed information available on Patient and Family Advisors Website: Patient and Family Advisors | Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (wrha.mb.ca)

• Able to communicate in English (verbally or written)


• Active listening and willingness to learn from others


• Respect for diverse perspectives and opinions


• Ability to work with other volunteers, staff, and students


• Maintain patient, volunteer, and organizational confidentiality

• Gain experience volunteering with the WRHA


• Make a personal contribution to the improvement of health care


• Team work and collaboration


• Written, verbal, and arts-based communication

There are currently no regular meetings of Patient and Family Advisors. The commitment required will vary depending on the project or program. It could be one day, a few months, or years. We will share this information with you and you can choose whether or not to get involved. Generally, we ask that you have at least an hour per month to participate in engagement activities. We will ask you about your availability and scheduling needs, as well as any accessibility needs or barriers to being involved.