Volunteering at Pathways Health Centre for Children“Volunteering – a great way to grow!” We welcome high school teens and adults <b>Contact our Supervisor of Volunteer Services at 542-3471, ext. 278</b> to find out about volunteer opportunities and to schedule an initial interview. Two types of volunteer opportunities are offered, depending on experience, interest and availability of programs:<ol> <li>Hands-on experience with children/youth e.g. aquatic sessions, C.A.C.H.É. Child Care Service, therapeutic recreation, etc. Support tasks in-Centre e.g. reception, filing, mailings. *The volunteer usually comes at a set time every week. Potential volunteers must go through a multi-step screening process, which includes: *interview *two-step mantoux skin test for tuberculosis *references</li> <li>Special Events (Fund Raising/Community Relations) e.g. BBQ’s and dinners, Displays, Ticket Sales *The volunteer is called, as needed.</li> </ol> <b>Potential volunteers go through an abbreviated screening process.</b> Why do people volunteer? <ul> <li>to have fun</li> <li>to meet people</li> <li>to feel appreciated/needed</li> <li>to utilize/develop skills</li> <li>to give back to the community</li> <li>to enhance resume for school/job</li> <li>to make a difference</li> </ul> |
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