Healthy Start Food Prep Assistant - Seven Oaks

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: 5612
   
Description of Duties:

To provide support to staff and participants of the Healthy Start Community Support Program. The program offers families an opportunity to learn about nutrition, child development and general health and wellness.


**Volunteer opportunity open until filled

   
Skills Required:


  • Ability and comfortable with approaching people in a friendly, supportive manner





  • Respectful of strengths and challenges of program participants





  • Ability to understand, give direction and express oneself in English in a clear, concise manner





  • Physical requirements may include carrying, lifting and transporting: large hot pots and dishes, supplies, chairs & tables.



  • Clear Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector


   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Learn new skills, explore careers, and make a personal contribution to the improvement of health care while providing a service to others.

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

Length of Commitment: To provide consistency for group participants and staff, a minimum commitment of 3 months is desired, or longer.


Shifts: 1 shift per week, Tuesdays (12:30pm - 4:30pm)

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Seven Oaks
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
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
Bus tickets
Certificate of recognition
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply: Online: www.volgistics.com/od/56118/assignment/403/profile
Closing Date: Mar 31, 2025