By Saskatchewan Health Authority - Prince Albert and Area

Volunteering in the Health Region

Nov 8, 2018 | 8:38 AM

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Prince Albert and area for the week of November 5, 2018

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

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.)

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

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. Monday – Friday

Palliative Care – Victoria Hospital

Duties may include visiting on a one-to-one basis, and providing relief and support for families.

Shifts: Flexible and as needed.

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.

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Big River, Shellbrook, Leask and Canwood for the week of November 5, 2018.

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

Parent-Tot Program – Parkland Integrated Health Centre (306) 747-6841

Mothers and/or fathers along with their young children may 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.

Activity Programs – Whispering Pine Place, Canwood

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

 Friendly Visiting – Big River Health Centre

Duties include visiting residents on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, chatting, playing cards, reading, sitting outside with residents, portering residents, taking residents to functions, shopping trips, walking residents and Elders.

Shifts: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

          Monday – Sunday:  Flexible: Once or twice per week.

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Kinistino and Birch Hills for the week of November 5, 2018.

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

Meals on Wheels – 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.

“Loving Spoonfuls” – Birchview Home, Birch Hills (306) 749-3488

Duties include escorting residents to and from dining rooms, assisting residents with meals when necessary, sitting with residents, and helping to make mealtime a pleasant time.

Shifts: Breakfast, Lunch and/or Dinner meals.

           Monday – Sunday, once or twice per week.

“On Call” Volunteers – Jubilee Lodge, Kinistino (306) 864-2851 

Extra volunteers are often 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.

Shifts:   As needed

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.