The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions:
Influenza Clinic Volunteers — Personable, friendly and organized volunteers are needed from October to December of 2015 to greet clients and assist with the flow of visitors at public health and PAPHR staff influenza clinics. Flu clinics are held at several Prince Albert and rural sites. Volunteer shifts are 8:30 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Days are flexible, Monday through Friday according to availability.
Volunteer “Friends” Hafford Special Care Home (306-549-2108) — Volunteers are matched with a patient or resident and become their personal friend. Volunteers might write letters, play cards, read, perform small favours, take their friend shopping, for coffee in or out of the hospital and recognize birthdays, Christmas and other special occasions. Shifts are flexible, once or twice per week.
Activity Programs Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville (306-984-2136) — 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 BS baking. Shifts are 9 a.m. to noon or 12:45 to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Contact the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department at 306-765-6010, by email at [email protected] or on the web at www.princealbertparklandhealth.com. Those interested can also contact the recreation staff in the PAPHR long-term care facility closest to them.
