Georgian Bay General Hospital Volunteer
(Georgian Bay General Hospital, Volunteer Association)

Position ID: 1162 Last Modified: 02 Oct 2012 Last Full Update: 02 Oct 2012
Opportunity Details
ContactDeb Clemens, Volunteer Intake/Interviews, Georgian Bay General Hospital Volunteer Association; Phone: 705-526-1300 ext 5374
More Info Linkwww.gbgh.on.ca
DutiesHelp out at the Georgian Bay General Hospital, in Penetanguishene or Midland, in various areas such as patient services * coffee bar * gift shop * information desk * palliative care depending on volunteer's skills and abilities and hospital needs. Volunteers are also needed for fundraising activities and events. To apply complete an application form which is available at either hospital site at the information desks or gift shops.
BenefitsVolunteers on duty at hospital sites receive reimbursement for parking fees.
ClientsClients of Georgian Bay General Hospital
Dates and TimesMonday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
 
Volunteer hours vary depending on the service area.
SeasonsYear Round
LocationGeorgian Bay General Hospital, Midland and Penetanguishene sites
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Number of PositionsChristian Island ; Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny 
 
20 individual(s) needed in total.
Ages19 year(s) and up
Suitable for OSSDNo
Minimum Hours3 / Month
Commitment LengthOne Time / Special Event ; Short Term (3 mos or less) ; Long Term (more than one year) - Minimum one year commitment
TrainingOrientation ; Training on the job
TransportationOn Bus Route - Midland site only
Interaction LevelSolitary ; One-on-one ; Primarily one on one interaction with public and possibly with patients depending on the volunteer activity
CostDeposit for uniform. Parking tags are issued to volunteers.
Police CheckRequired
Areas of InterestClerical/typing, filing etc ; General Help (Food & Drink) ; General Help (Health) ; General Help (Retail) ; Hospital Gift Shop ; Hospital Support - Auxilliary ; Palliative Care ; Reception/Telephone Answering
Skills/ExperienceGood communication and human relations skills. There is a three month probation period for volunteers.
Additional RequirementsNeed Police Record Check, proof of immunizations and TB test. Cost of Police Record Check will be reimbursed.
Liability InsuranceAvailable
ExtraSocial Services
SourceLiz Gaudet, Phone: home phone 705-526-4907
Updated ByMIDAW
Update History2 Sep 2004 ; 2 Nov 2004 ; 16 Mar 2006 ; 1 May 2006 ; 1 Jun 2006 ; 5 Jun 2006 ; 9 Apr 2008 ; 9 Apr 2008 ; 27 Apr 2009 ; 2 Oct 2009 ; 2 Oct 2009 ; 30 Jul 2010 ; 30 Jul 2010 ; 6 Jun 2011 ; 20 Jun 2012
Modified ByMIDAW
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Organization NameGeorgian Bay General Hospital, Volunteer Association
Address & Map
1112 St Andrews Dr
Midland, ON L4R 4P4
 
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Mailing Addressc/o Lois Lipton 
PO Box 760 
Midland, ON L4R 4P4
Office Phone705-526-1300 Ext 5374
E-Mailloislipton@gmail.com
*Websitewww.gbgh.on.ca