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Volunteering in the Prince Albert Region of Sask Health Authority

Nov 28, 2019 | 11:30 AM

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Prince Albert and area for the week of November 25, 2019

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

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.

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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. & On Call.

Monday – Friday

Patient Navigators – Day Surgery – Victoria Hospital

Patient Navigators improve the experience for surgical patients by ensuring they are in the right place at the right time.

Shifts: 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., 9:30 am – 12:30 pm & On Call.

Monday – Friday

Pet Therapy – Parkland Integrated Health Centre (306) 747-6841

Volunteers with well-trained, friendly pets may visit the residents at the Nursing Homes. The pets must meet the necessary requirements prior to visiting.

Shifts: Once or twice per week: Flexible hours.

Volunteer “Friends” – Wheatland Lodge, Leask (306) 466-4949

Volunteers are matched with a patient/resident, and become their personal friend. Volunteers might write letters, play cards, read, perform small favors, take their friend shopping, for coffee in or out of the hospital, and recognize birthdays, Christmas, & special occasions.

Shifts: Flexible, once or twice per week.

Activity Programs – Big River Health Centre (306) 469-2220

Volunteers will assist the staff with activities and set up for such. Depending on the needs of the facility, duties may include assisting with crafts, shopping trips, birthday parties, special functions, music therapy, exercise programs, bowling groups, horticulture, painting, baking, etc.

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

Monday – Friday

Parent-Tot/Family Volunteering Program – Birchview Home, Birch Hills (306) 749-3488

Parents and their children visit residents on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. Parents are responsible for their children at all times.

Shifts: Flexible, once or twice per week.

Pet Therapy – Jubilee Lodge, Kinistino (306) 864-2851

Volunteers with well-trained, friendly pets may visit the residents at the Nursing Homes. The pets must meet the necessary requirements prior to visiting.

Shifts: Once or twice per week: Flexible hours.

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.