By Saskatchewan Health Authority

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering in the Health Region

Oct 1, 2019 | 9:43 AM

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Prince Albert and area for the week of September 30, 2019

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

Patient Information (Greeter) – Victoria Hospital

Duties include directing patients and visitors to the various departments for treatments, tests, x-rays, or to other destinations in the hospital.

Shifts: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

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Emergency Department Volunteer Navigator – Victoria Hospital

Volunteers provide navigational assistance to families/visitors of patients in the Emergency Department. Evening shifts available for those who work during the day.

Shifts: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. – 6:00p.m. Monday – Sunday: Once or twice per week.

Meals on Wheels – Home Care Prince Albert, Birch Hills, Kinistino Adult volunteers are needed to assist with delivering meals to Home Care clients.

Shifts: 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Information Desk Navigator (Greeter) – 1521 Building

Duties include directing clients and the public to the various departments for appointments, or to other destinations within the 1521 Building.

Shifts: Monday – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Special Groups or Individuals – Parkland Integrated Health Centre (306) 747-6841

These volunteers entertain, provide interesting educational presentations, assist with special events, sing, etc. and have fun with the residents.

“On Call” Volunteers – Big River Health Centre (306) 469-2220

Volunteers are needed for the long term care residents on an “on-call” basis, to assist with outings, parties, social gatherings, shopping trips, taking residents to appointments, etc.

Activity Programs – Wheatland Lodge – Leask (306) 466-4949

Volunteers will assist the staff with activities and set up for such. Duties include assisting with crafts, shopping trips, birthday parties, special functions, music therapy, exercise programs, bowling groups, horticulture, painting, baking, etc. Programs change periodically.

Shifts: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 12:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Monday – Friday

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, please call your local health care facility to apply. You can also reach the 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.