Canadian Cancer Society – Halifax (Front Desk Volunteer – The Lodge That Gives Halifax)

Organization Name: Canadian Cancer Society – Halifax
Opportunity Title: Front Desk Volunteer – The Lodge That Gives Halifax
Category: Health / Medical
Commitment: 6 months to 1 year, Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: January 15, 2024
End Date: February 5, 2024

Email: zahra.sina@cancer.ca
Website: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicEnterprise/EnterpriseActivity?enterpriseGuid=b13761a3-c184-4c39-a651-44dda5b970f1&activityGuid=e7a177b4-d7f9-40e2-ac73-bdb00503632e&searchUrl=https%253a%252f%252fapp.betterimpact.com%252fPublicEnterprise%252fEnterpriseSearch%253fEnterpriseGuid%253db13761a3-c184-4c39-a651-44dda5b970f1%2526SearchType%253dOrganization%2526SearchId%253d14231
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW: Canadian Cancer Society Lodges provide a supportive environment for people with cancer and their adult companions. The Lodges are located near cancer treatment centres. YOUR IMPACT: As a volunteer at the Lodge, you have an essential role in creating a home away from home for the clients and their families. You have a positive impact on the quality and enhancement of life for people affected by cancer. You assist and support lodge guests and staff through a variety of activities involving reception, tours and other front desk duties. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Promotes a social and caring atmosphere in the lodge, focusing attention and time on lodge guests; greets & provides tours for (potential) lodge guests and visitors; answers lodge phone; assists with data entry for wig room; provides directions to treatment centres, public transportation, shopping etc.; assists with craft sales, including displaying crafts and recording sales; promotes lodge & Canadian Cancer Society activities, & support services. YOUR COMMITMENT: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, 4 hour shifts either 10 am to 1 pm or 1 pm to 4 pm, minimum commitment 6 months. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities and interests. Volunteers must be at least 19 years of age for this position due to the scope of the role and responsibilities, your contributions can make a true difference every day. Please go to cancervolunteer.ca for more information and to apply.