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| About the Position | |
| Position Number | 2423 |
| Position Title | Health TAPESTRY Volunteer |
| Organization Name | Canadian Red Cross, Ontario Zone |
| Area(s) of Interest | Life Skills & Accessibility, Senior Support |
| Position Description |
● Visits Health TAPESTRY clients in their homes (secondarily connects by telephone, email, Skype) to conduct wellness assessment surveys/questionnaires/check ins (visit duration: 1-2 hours; average monthly total: 6 hours) ● Assists clients in personal health-related goal(s) identification ● Provides a social connection to and for older adults ● Communicates with volunteer organizations, family health team, research team, and/or community based organizations ● Utilizes a tablet computer and other technology to provide information to identified organizations ● Maintains up-to-date knowledge of health programs and services, and acts as a resource in the community through the use of approved information and referral sources ● Collaborates closely with program coordinator to schedule client appointments ● Completes feedback and reports and submits this information to the volunteer coordinator on a regular basis The nature of the program and volunteering 'position' REQUIRES: > Volunteer online and face-to-face training > Tuberculosis test (reimbursements available) > Satisfactory 'Police Vulnerable Sector Check' The Canadian Red Cross adheres to, and supports, the 'Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement'. To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now!' yellow box to gain immediate access to the application form. |
| Training Details | Orientation, training, and support will be provided |
| Time Commitment | Flexible |
| Duration | Medium Term (4 - 6 months) |
| Special Event Start Date | 2019-01-21 |
| Time Detail |
FLEXIBLE - Visit clients at their homes (average visit time from 1 to 2 hours), plus communicate by other means, in assigned community. Average monthly hours devoted to this role = 6 (likely will vary, depending on client needs) |
| Min Age | 16 |
| Ideal for | Individuals |
| Location | Various client residences in Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon (and from volunteers' homes) |
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Geographical |
Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, Virtual |
| Accessibility | Unknown |
| How to Apply | |
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| How to Contact | |
| Website | http://www.redcross.ca |
| Contact | Volunteer Resource Services (VRS) |
| Phone | 1-844-818-2155 |
| Address | , |
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