List of Health Volunteering Opportunities
NOTE: The following information is current as of July 12, 2010 at 8:53 am.
| Reference No: | 165 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Activities |
| Agency Name: | William Booth Special Care Home |
| Agency Contact: | Linda Ostryzniuk Phone: 543-0655 Fax: 543-1292 |
| Job Description: | Assist residents to participate in group activities and on outings such as going for coffee, going for a drive, trips to museums and community events, and so forth. |
| Hours of Work: | Three month commitment preferred. Activities are 1-2 hours in duration and run at various times from Monday to Sunday between 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist residents to participate in various group activities and outings, providing encouragement, friendship and support. |
| Reference No: | 166 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Appointment Companions |
| Agency Name: | William Booth Special Care Home |
| Agency Contact: | Linda Ostryzniuk Phone: 543-0655 Fax: 543-1292 |
| Job Description: | Accompany residents to appointments outside of the home. |
| Hours of Work: | Three month commitment preferred. Volunteer would be on call and would be contacted when needed. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Accompany residents to appointments outside of the home, providing companionship and support. |
| Reference No: | 190 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Appointment Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Regina Lutheran Home |
| Agency Contact: | Michelle Morgan Phone: 543-4055 Ext. 39 Ext. 44 Fax: 543-4094 E-Mail: michelle.morgan@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Accompany residents on appointments outside of the facilty, using taxis or Paratransit. |
| Hours of Work: | Volunteers will be called in sporadically as needed. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Accompany residents to appointments outside of the facility, ensuring that the resident gets to the appointment on time and is finished on time in order to return on Paratransit as booked. |
| Reference No: | 368 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Area Captain, Residential Campaign |
| Agency Name: | Canadian Diabetes Association- Regina and District Branch |
| Agency Contact: | Kris Johns Phone: 584-8445 Ext. 223 Fax: 586-9704 E-Mail: Kris.Johns@diabetes.ca Contact Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Job Description: | Must be available during the month of November to distribute canvasser kits in your neighbourhood; collect completed kits with money and return money and tracking sheets to office. |
| Hours of Work: | 6-8 hours once per year |
| Volunteer Requirements: | willingness to distribute kits and collect in a timely fashion |
| Reference No: | 604 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Auxiliary Gift Shop Manager |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Cathy Rathwell Phone: 761-1018 E-Mail: cathyrathwell@accesscomm.ca |
| Job Description: | The Regina General Hospital Auxiliary is looking for a dynamic, caring volunteer to manage the the Auxiliary Gift Shop. The manager will be responsible for supervising the work of 30 plus volunteer staff;scheduling work hours;controlling and ordering inventory;dealing with customers and customer service training for volunteers;and day to day challenges that may arise, such as staffing, customer issues, etc. The following skills would be an asset: customer service,good communication skills |
| Hours of Work: | |
| Volunteer Requirements: | - Customer service - Knowledge of common retail/business practices - Good communication skills(oral & written) - Computer skills(on the job training can be provided) |
| Reference No: | 370 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Canvasser, Residential Campaign |
| Agency Name: | Canadian Diabetes Association- Regina and District Branch |
| Agency Contact: | Kris Johns Phone: 584-8445 Ext. 223 Fax: 586-9704 E-Mail: kris.johns@diabetes.ca Contact Hours: M-F 9:00 am - 4:30pm |
| Job Description: | -canvass door-to-door in November (usually given 2 weeks) -write receipts for money received -assigned area approximately 25-30 homes |
| Hours of Work: | 3-4 hours once per year |
| Volunteer Requirements: | ability to write/print receipts and handle money |
| Reference No: | 110 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Ceramics, Painting, Craft Programs |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Robinson Phone: 766-2685 Fax: 766-3573 E-Mail: jennifer.robinson@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Porter residents, assist residents in their projects by holding the project and/or glaze, etc. for them to work on, assist with cleaning the Greenware, and so forth. |
| Hours of Work: | Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday afternoons |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist residents with their ceramics projects and porter residents to and from their nursing units. |
| Reference No: | 118 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Children's Program Gym Class |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Robinson Phone: 766-2685 Fax: 766-3573 E-Mail: jennifer.robinson@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Volunteers assist the Exercise Therapist in the implementation of a group exercise program. As well, volunteers may assist with session planning if they wish. |
| Hours of Work: | Weekdays |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist Exercise Therapist in implementation of group exercise program. Activities may include stretching and mat activities to assist in strength development, balance and motor coordination, games to assist with development of hand-eye coordination, and/or assistance with walking exercises. |
| Reference No: | 120 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Community Outings Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Robinson Phone: 766-2685 Fax: 766-3573 E-Mail: jennifer.robinson@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Volunteers porter residents, assist with food and drink, participate in function related events with residents (ie barbecue, fishing, etc), and so forth. |
| Hours of Work: | Various times and dates are scheduled on a monthly basis for activity sessions that last from one hour to six hours. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Socialize with residents, accompany them and assist them on outings, assist with food and drink, and so forth. |
| Reference No: | 361 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Dr. Appointment Volunteer(361) |
| Agency Name: | Regina Pioneer Village |
| Agency Contact: | Tyler Campbell Phone: 751-5201 or 757-5001 Fax: 757-5001 E-Mail: tyler.campbell@rqhealth.ca Contact Hours: 8 to 5 |
| Job Description: | to accompany resident to hospital, specialist or other doctor appointments. Generally, we are able to give a few days notice before the appointment date. Volunteer is responsible to take resident to hospital/Dr. appointment, wait with the resident and at the end of the appointment return with the reisident to Regina Pioneer Village. Volunteers must be mature and responsible. |
| Hours of Work: | Approximately 2 to 4 hours. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Dependable, responsible and mature. Kind and caring disposition is really necessary in order to ensure that the Volunteer has good coping skills and level of. |
| Reference No: | 119 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Exercise Therapy Gym Classes |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Robinson Phone: 766-2685 Fax: 766-3573 E-Mail: jennifer.robinson@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Volunteers assist therapist with setting up of exercise equipment, removing resident's chair tables and splints, assisting residents with exercises, participating in games and other activities, supporting and encouraging participation of residents, putting exercise equipment away, portering residents, and so forth. |
| Hours of Work: | Weekdays |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist therapist in the implementation of exercise therapy gym classes. |
| Reference No: | 121 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Extended Care Music Therapy |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Robinson Phone: 766-2685 Fax: 766-3573 E-Mail: jennifer.robinson@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Volunteers assis in a Music Therapy Stimulation group, providing assistance as neccessary. |
| Hours of Work: | Volunteers required every Tuesday, excluding statutory holidays. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist with the implementation of a Music Therapy Stimulation group by portering residents to and from their Nursing Units, assisting therapist with a variety of stimulation activities, providing residents with encouragement and support, providing physical assistance to therapists and residents during exercise to music activities, and so forth. |
| Reference No: | 135 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | First Aid/First Responder(135) |
| Agency Name: | St. John Ambulance Association - Regina Branch |
| Agency Contact: | Gretel Rachor Phone: 522-7226 Ext. 229 Fax: 525-4177 E-Mail: gretel.rachor@sk.sja.ca |
| Job Description: | Provide first aid services at various events and locations following completion of required training (First Aid and CPR). |
| Hours of Work: | One year commitment within which certain criteria must be met (ie certain number of hours, attending training sessions, etc.) |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Provide first aid at various events and locations as required. |
| Reference No: | 497 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Gift Shop Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Robinson Phone: 766-2685 Fax: 766-3573 E-Mail: jennifer.robinson@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | The Gift Shop Volunteer provides customer service to patients, visitors, and staff. The volunteer handles cash, operates a cash register, stocks shelves. |
| Hours of Work: | 9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm, 5pm-8pm |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Good Communication Skills Ability to handle cash Computer skills an asset Customer service skills Ability to cope under pressure Honest, dependable, able to work independently |
| Reference No: | 158 |
| Area: | North-East |
| Position Title: | Life Enrichment Supervisor |
| Agency Name: | Saskatchewan Abilities Council |
| Agency Contact: | Lynne Demeule Phone: 569-9048 or 584-1931 (H) Fax: 584-1940 |
| Job Description: | Assist People with various disabilities in community involment wincluding people with Acquired Brain Injuries. |
| Hours of Work: | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, morning, afternnoon or evenings. About 3 hours a week. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Spend time with an individual with a physical disability, encouraging and facilitating participation in community activities and small group activities. |
| Reference No: | 498 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Meals on Wheels Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Ruth Meier Phone: 766-7300 E-Mail: ruth.meier2@rqhealth.ca Contact Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm |
| Job Description: | - Volunteer picks up and delivers meals on a designated route from a specified outlet - Volunteer reports when a client is not home to receive meal |
| Hours of Work: | Weekdays over the noon hour |
| Volunteer Requirements: | - Must have access to a reliable vehicle - Must have valid drivers' license - Must enjoy working with seniors & disabled |
| Reference No: | 109 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Pediatric Unit Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Robinson Phone: 766-2685 Fax: 766-3573 E-Mail: jennifer.robinson@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Read to children, take children for walks, engage children in forms of play which provide social and sensory stimulation. |
| Hours of Work: | Every Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Preferably 3 month commitment. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Work with children, playing, reading and so forth. |
| Reference No: | 496 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Pre Admission Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Robinson Phone: 766-2685 Fax: 766-3573 E-Mail: jennifer.robinson@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | The volunteer greets patients as they arrive, directs them to the change area, supplies hospital apparel, ensures all the patient's belongings are cared for and in one place, takes the patient to their assigned bed. |
| Hours of Work: | 6:30am to 7:00am |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Lots of walking Good communication skills Must be dependable |
| Reference No: | 115 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Red Cross Craft Room Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Robinson Phone: 766-2685 Fax: 766-3573 E-Mail: jennifer.robinson@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Volunteers work directly with Veterans in implementing a clay/ceramic program, assisting staff with ideas and finishing of clay items and assisting with use of kiln. |
| Hours of Work: | Volunteers can assist any weekday morning or afternoon. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist staff in the implementation of clay/ceramic projects. |
| Reference No: | 28 |
| Area: | South-West |
| Position Title: | Resident Outings |
| Agency Name: | Extendicare Sunset |
| Agency Contact: | Carol Marwick or Recreation Department Phone: 586-3355 Fax: 584-8082 Contact Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 3:00 |
| Job Description: | Accompany residents on outings, provide companionship, assist with recreation programs, and so forth. |
| Hours of Work: | 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Outgoing, selft motivated, able to communicate with residents, able to push wheelchairs. Volunteer must meet at place of outing. |
| Reference No: | 612 |
| Area: | North-East |
| Position Title: | Residential Chair |
| Agency Name: | Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan |
| Agency Contact: | Provincial Campaign Coordinator Phone: 1-888-473-4636 Fax: 306-664-4016 E-Mail: whited@hsf.sk.ca |
| Job Description: | The Residential Chair assists the Campaign Coordinator with coordinating and implementing the person-to-person, also known as Heart Month campaign in February, in their community. |
| Hours of Work: | The position requires an eight month commitment. The average time commitment will be two - three hours per week. Most hours can be put in at the discretion and the availability of the volunteer. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Working with Campaign Coordinator to organize a strong canvassing team. Assiting with the recruitment, training and motivation of volunteers. Assiting with the distribution, tracking and return of campaign materials. Depositing funds if required. Coordination of receipt book distribution and return. Working with HSFS to ensure sponsors, palnning of a community event and participating in the evaluation of the campaign. |
| Reference No: | 25 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Social Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Cheshire Homes of Regina Society |
| Agency Contact: | Wendy Mokelki Phone: 949-8955 Fax: 949-3066 |
| Job Description: | Attend to residents on social outings. |
| Hours of Work: | Flexible hours subject to change. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Attend to needs of residents and encourage and support participation on social outings |
| Reference No: | 378 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Speaker |
| Agency Name: | Canadian Diabetes Association- Regina and District Branch |
| Agency Contact: | Ken Orban Phone: 584-8445 Ext. 226 Fax: 586-9704 E-Mail: ken.orban@diabetes.ca Contact Hours: M-F 8:30 - 4:30 |
| Job Description: | -respond to requests from the community for public speakers on topics related to CDA and diabetes |
| Hours of Work: | depends on request from group / on an as needed basis |
| Volunteer Requirements: | -comfortable with public speaking |
| Reference No: | 122 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Swim Program |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Robinson Phone: 766-2685 Fax: 766-3573 E-Mail: jennifer.robinson@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Volunteers may need to assist dressing a resident on occasion, assist staff in putting various floatation devices on residents, work one on one in pool with resident doing stretching exercises, provide balance and support to residents participating in swim program walking class and general stimulation exercises, assist resident with range of motion exercises, involve resident in hand to eye coordination movements and exercises. |
| Hours of Work: | Volunteers required on Mondays at 10:00 am, on Tuesdays at 9:00 am and on Fridays at 1:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist with the implementation of swim program, assisting residents in a variety of exercises and so forth. |
| Reference No: | 392 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Therapeutic Exercise Program Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | SARBI (Saskatchewan Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured) |
| Agency Contact: | Kris Theaker/Shantelle Seibel Phone: 347-9088 Fax: 347-9089 E-Mail: sarbiregina@sasktel.net Contact Hours: Monday to Friday, 8-2 |
| Job Description: | "Hands on" exercise program following individual training plan with person with aquired brain injury, including physical, occupational, and speech language programs. |
| Hours of Work: | Program runs weekdays from 9 am until 12 pm |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Must be a people person Willing to learn new techniques Client charting Comfortable one on one |
| Reference No: | 501 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Transportation Volunteers |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Ruth Meier Phone: 766-7300 Fax: 766-7222 E-Mail: ruth.meier2@rqhealth.ca Contact Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm |
| Job Description: | - Volunteers assist clients to appointments - Volunteers use their own vehicle |
| Hours of Work: | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Volunteer Requirements: | - Volunteer must have a vehicle & a valid drivers' license - Volunteer must be willing to assist frail, elderly clients |
| Reference No: | 117 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Veteran's Swim Program |
| Agency Name: | Regina Qu'appelle Health Region Volunteer Services |
| Agency Contact: | Jennifer Robinson Phone: 766-2685 Fax: 766-3573 E-Mail: jennifer.robinson@rqhealth.ca |
| Job Description: | Volunteers porter residents from Nursing Unit to Pool Area, may need to assist dressing a resident on occasion, assist staff with putting various flotation devices on residents, work one on one in pool with residents doing stretching type exercises under the direction of staff, provide balance and support to residents in water, participate in games, etc. while in pool with residents, and so forth. |
| Hours of Work: | When Required |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist residents as they participate in the swim program, providing assistance in the water. |
| Reference No: | 561 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Volunteer Driver |
| Agency Name: | Canadian Cancer Society - Regina Unit |
| Agency Contact: | Gina Wimmer Phone: 790-5803 E-Mail: gwimmer@sk.cancer.ca Contact Hours: Office Open M-F 8:30 to 4:30 pm. |
| Job Description: | Volunteers drive cancer patients to their cancer treatment appointments at the Allan Blair Cancer Center, and return them to their homes after the appointment. |
| Hours of Work: | Varies from 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Access to a clean, safe, reliable vehicle. Valid driver's license and a vehicle package policy. Able to read a map. Friendly, reliable, courteous; able to deal with physical, psychological and socials needs of the cancer patient while in transit. Ability to keep accurate records of transports and mileage. |
| Reference No: | 27 |
| Area: | South-West |
| Position Title: | Young Adult Worker - works with residents under 65 |
| Agency Name: | Extendicare Sunset |
| Agency Contact: | Carol Marwick or Recreation Department Phone: 586-3355 Fax: 584-8082 Contact Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 3:00 |
| Job Description: | Assist staff with activities for younger residents. Programs include: outings, provide companionship and in-facility programs. |
| Hours of Work: | 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Encourage participation, provide companionship, self-motivated, outgoing. |
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