Health and Senior Care

Residential Canvasser

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Website: 
http://www.cancer.ca/Ontario.aspx?sc_lang=en
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Did you know that you have cancer fighting powers? Well, you do. volunteers are needed to visit neighbours and collect donations during the month of april. You can canvass your street or another of your choice. Three hours to you, a lifetime to a cancer survivor. -Minimal orientation required -online orientation available -Meet new people in your community -have fun using your cancer-fighting powers
Group(s) Helped: 
City or Town (if not listed, select nearest): 
St. Catharines
Closest Major Intersection: 
Glendale Ave & Taylor Rd
Address: 
509 Glendale Ave. E 3rd Floor
Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0
See map: Google Maps
Volunteer Contact
Name: 
Kim
Email: 
kluc@ontario.cancer.ca
Phone: 
905-684-6455

Relay for Life Committee Member

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http://www.cancer.ca/Ontario.aspx?sc_lang=en
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Celebrate. Remember. Fight back. Join the Society in planning an event you will never forget as we work to make cancer history. Relay for Life committee members attend monthly meetings. Four Relay's take place in Niagara - West Niagara (May 28th), Fort Erie (June 11th), St. Catharines (June 18th) and Niagara Falls (Sept 17th). -People skills -Networking, working with others -Organizational skills -Orientation and ongoing staff support -Position specific guidebook provided -Have fun planning an incredible event -Meet new people and expand your network -Work with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers
Group(s) Helped: 
City or Town (if not listed, select nearest): 
St. Catharines
Closest Major Intersection: 
Glendale Ave & Taylor Rd
Address: 
509 Glendale Ave. E 3rd Floor
Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0
See map: Google Maps
Volunteer Contact
Name: 
Kim
Email: 
kluc@ontario.cancer.ca
Phone: 
905-684-6455

Office volunteers; Leadership Roles; Event Day Assistance

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http://www.heartandstroke.on.ca/site/c.pvI3IeNWJwE/b.3581583/k.F7E3/Heart_Disease_Stroke_and_Healthy_Living.htm
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Office volunteers; Leadership Roles; Event Day Assistance in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton Counties. Office is located in Peterborough. Office Volunteers need computer experience or experience dealing with money.
Group(s) Helped: 
City or Town (if not listed, select nearest): 
Peterborough / Kawarthas
Closest Major Intersection: 
Webber Ave & Clonsilla Ave
Address: 
824 Clonsilla Ave Unit 3
Peterborough K9J 5Y3
See map: Google Maps
Volunteer Contact
Name: 
Beth
Email: 
bdowell@hsf.on.ca
Phone: 
705-749-1044

Friendship Circle Volunteer

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http://www.jylofottawa.org/
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Weekly home visits with a child who has special needs. Training sessions are held throughout the year. Friendship and fun. Make a difference in a child's life.
Group(s) Helped: 
City or Town (if not listed, select nearest): 
Ottawa / Gatineau
Closest Major Intersection: 
Kirkwood Ave & Switzer Ave
Address: 
192 Switzer Avenue
Ottawa K1Z7H9
See map: Google Maps
Volunteer Contact
Name: 
Devora
Email: 
dev18@sympatico.ca
Phone: 
613-729-7712

Hospital Volunteer

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Website: 
http://www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca/article.php?id=9TP-TT
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Our volunteers are an integral part of delivering compassionate patient focused care. Over 300 volunteers give their time and talents throughout the year and an additional 150 students join us for the summer months. Patients throughout the hospital benefit from visits and assistance that our many Patient Care Volunteers provide. You will find volunteers in patient care and support programs such as: * Emergency Program (waiting room management) * Hospitality (lobby greeters, providing direction and gathering wheelchairs) * Kangaroo Kapers (an activity program for children soon to have a sibling) * Maternal Child (visiting healthy moms and babies) * Oncology & Radiation Clinics within the R. S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre * Out Patients Clinics (helping patients leave after Day Surgery, etc.) * Orthopaedic Clinic (waiting room management) * Palliative Care (visiting) * Patient Care Units * Prenatal Tours (usually evening hours) * Surgical Suite (waiting room management) * Therapeutic Recreation (support patients in activities organized by TR staff) * Volunteer Resources support Hospitality Volunteers are often the first people many visitors see when they initially arrive at out site. They assist visitors to their destinations in order to help alleviate any anxiety. There are also volunteer opportunities available in fundraising areas like: * Nevada Tickets * Coffee Kiosk * Gift Shop Gift Shop volunteers also provide an important service to our visitors and patients while raising funds to support patient care activities. The Gift Shop at Lakeridge Health Oshawa is open: * Monday to Friday 9 am to 7:30 pm * Saturday and Sunday 10:30 am to 5:30 pm SUMMER STUDENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM May, June, July and August are very busy months here, with many high school (age 15+), College and University students coming on board in support of our patients plus we have a school year program with roles starting after 3 p.m. and on weekends.
Group(s) Helped: 
City or Town (if not listed, select nearest): 
Oshawa / Durham
Closest Major Intersection: 
Simcoe St N & Adelaide Ave E
Address: 
1 Hospital Court
Oshawa L1G 2B9
See map: Google Maps
Volunteer Contact
Name: 
Natalie
Email: 
nadams@lakeridgehealth.on.ca
Phone: 
905-576-8711 ext. 3310

Residential Canvasser

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http://www.cancer.ca/
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Description: 
Did you know you have cancer-fighting powers? Well, you do. Volunteers are needed to visit neighbours and collect donations during the month of April. You can canvass your street or another of your choice. Three hours to you, a lifetime to a cancer survivor. -Basic conversational English -Minimal orientation required -Online orientation available -Meet new people in your community -Have fun using your cancer-fighting powers
Group(s) Helped: 
City or Town (if not listed, select nearest): 
North Bay
Closest Major Intersection: 
McIntyre St & Fraser St
Address: 
147 McIntyre Street West Unit 101
North Bay P1B 2Y5
See map: Google Maps
Volunteer Contact
Name: 
Lorna
Email: 
lcorzine@ontario.cancer.ca
Phone: 
705-472-9072

"More Than Just Dessert" Promoter

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http://www.arthritis.ca/splash/default.asp?s=1&returnurl=/arthritis%20home/default.asp?s=1
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Event Promoters will be asked to assist in spreading the word about The Arthritis Society's "More Than Just Desserts" Gala event on March 28, 2010 at St. George's Hall in Waterloo ON. This can include the distribution of posters in the community, presenting sponsorship opportunities to your business network, speaking about the event and the Arthritis Society to social groups, promoting the event to friends and family via Facebook, anything that helps increase the number of people who attend this event!
Group(s) Helped: 
City or Town (if not listed, select nearest): 
Kitchener / Waterloo
Closest Major Intersection: 
Victoria St N & Conestoga Pkwy
Address: 
41 River Road East Unit 9
Kitchener N2B 2G3
See map: Google Maps
Volunteer Contact
Name: 
Jennifer
Email: 
jmurray@on.arthritis.ca
Phone: 
519-743-2820 x104

Family musical entertainers

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http://www.region.waterloo.on.ca/web/social.nsf/DocID/09822686D752FE7185256FF50056A59C?Opendocument
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Family to provide musical entertainment on a unit of our nursing home. Interact with the residents after the entertainment. Musical skills such as piano or other instrumental Staff member will be present at event. Music is enjoyed by our senior population. Provide interaction with the community.
Group(s) Helped: 
City or Town (if not listed, select nearest): 
Kitchener / Waterloo
Closest Major Intersection: 
Franklin S N & Weber St E
Address: 
247 Franklin Street North
Kitchener N2A 1Y5
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Volunteer Contact
Name: 
Janice
Email: 
kljanice@region.waterloo.on.ca
Phone: 
519-893-8494, ext 6372

Office volunteer

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http://www.cancer.ca/
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Volunteers are needed to assist with administrative tasks in our office including reception, data entry, booking rides for cancer patients. Experience with reception and multi-line telephone are welcome but not required -orientation, training and staff support provided - Meet new people in your community - Join a team of dedicated staff and volunteers
Group(s) Helped: 
City or Town (if not listed, select nearest): 
Kingston
Closest Major Intersection: 
Not provided
Address: 
Not provided
See map: Google Maps
Volunteer Contact
Name: 
Cheryl
Email: 
cbird@ontario.cancer.ca
Phone: 
613 384-2361

Volunteers at Canadian Blood Services Clinics

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http://www.blood.ca/
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This assignment has a variety of duties, including, but not limited to the following: • Welcome and serve refreshment items to donors upon their arrival from the donation area • Observe donors and alert clinic staff of adverse reactions • Assist donors to feel both valued and appreciated for their donation • Encourage and recognize donor participation in CBS initiatives, as appropriate • Adhere to policies, procedures and training requirements • Regularly review written volunteer duties and centre specific procedures Friendly, outgoing and possess good communication skills • Excellent listening skills • Able to work independently as well as in a team environment • Sensitive and respectful of the dignity of all people • Able to relate to different personalities and age groups in a variety of situations • Able to observe and react appropriately to adverse situations • Professional in manner and appearance • Reliable and punctual Opportunity to contribute to Canada’s blood system by assisting donors to feel valued and appreciated for their donation • Satisfaction of knowing your efforts are helping save lives and improving the quality of life of those requiring blood and blood products • Meet and interact with a variety of people • Other specific benefits as determined by centre
Group(s) Helped: 
City or Town (if not listed, select nearest): 
Hamilton / Oakville
Closest Major Intersection: 
Not provided
Address: 
Not provided
See map: Google Maps
Volunteer Contact
Name: 
Susan
Email: 
susan.bray@blood.ca
Phone: 
905-645-6577 or 1-866-537-7700
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