By PAPHR

PAPHR Volunteer Opportunities

Jan 17, 2017 | 6:52 AM

Prince Albert Parkland Health Region Volunteer Service Opportunities for the week of January 16th, 2017

The Volunteer Services Department of the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions:

Peer Navigator – Victoria Hospital

Volunteers are needed to assist and support newly-diagnosed cancer patients through the network of health and support systems in place. Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring heart are necessary for this position.

 Shifts:  Flexible, as needed and agreed upon with the patient.

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Volunteer greeters assist patients and family members arriving for tests at the center in the South Hill Mall. These volunteers put patients at ease and ensure they are in the proper location to be called for their tests.

 Shifts:   7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Monday – Friday: Once per week.

Ronald McDonald Family Room Volunteer – Victoria Hospital Pediatric Ward

Volunteers assist in the day-to-day operation of the Family Room by providing comfort and support to the families and children who visit the room. Duties include registering families visiting the Family Room, answering family inquires; maintain snack and beverage inventory, baking cookies, muffins and making coffee. All volunteers must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

 Shifts: (3 hour in length shifts)    Flexible Monday –Sunday. (9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of two shifts per month.

If you are interested in this or any other Volunteer service position, or if you have a particular skill or talent you would like to share with the patients, residents or clients in the Health Region, please call your local health care facility to apply. You can also reach the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department at (306) 765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr.sk.ca  or find us on the web at www.paphr.ca.  We look forward to matching your talents and interests with the right position for you.