Wayfinder - Support River East

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: 5459
   
Description of Duties:

Shifts: Mondays, Tuesdays 9:00 to 12:00, 1:00 to 4:00 - successful applicants assigned one shift weekly


Wayfinding


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


Support Assist


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


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


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


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

   
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

Successful applicants will be assigned one 4 hour shift weekly, 8:30 to 12:30 or 12:30 to 4:30 either on a Monday or Tuesday.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
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: Online: www.volgistics.com/od/56118/assignment/397/profile
Closing Date: Mar 31, 2025