Visiting and Socializing

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 CBS’ volunteer orientation/information • Centre specific procedural training 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

To provide administrative support to the Canadian Diabetes Association office in Kitchener-Waterloo, to enhance the customer service experience for our donors, volunteers, community partners and the general public. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Punctual and reliable • Engaging and outgoing personality • Experience in an administrative or office environment or an interest in gaining experience in this area

The Volunteer Program at Barrie Public Library offers a variety of opportunities for individuals to participate in a valuable service to the community. We welcome applications from all interested individuals who are 14 years of age or older. Students are welcome to apply. Review the positions listed below to see if there is something suitable for you. A full description is available by clicking on the position title. Shelf reading and shelving library materials (Must be 14 years of age or older) Join our team of dedicated volunteers who help keep our shelves tidy and materials in order. This position requires an individual with organizational skills who can make a commitment of two hours per week. Circle of Readers (Must be 14 years of age or older; Police Records Check required) Would you like to share your love of reading with children? If so, the Circle of Readers may be the opportunity you have been looking for. This is a one hour program for children ages 6-9. Volunteers work one on one with a child for part of the hour, then everyone joins together to share activities and a book or two. Offered weekly at two different times – after school or evening; two sessions offered per school year. Teen Advisory Board (Must be 14-19 years of age and attending a local secondary school) TAB members meet monthly to help plan and provide library-related services to teens. Most Barrie high schools are represented and TAB members help spread the word on Library events to teens across Barrie. This is a great way to earn Community Involvement hours while having fun with your peers.

With appropriate training, this volunteer will welcome and assist visitors and staff inside a mental health facility

Reliable volunteers to escort residents to and from weekly worship services and help as needed during the service. Some residents may be in wheelchairs. Commitment on a weekly basis is important. This is an important activity for residents, but volunteers are not required to attend the service.