Role Details
Canadian Cancer Society Lodges provide a place to stay for cancer patients during their treatments away from home. It is a supportive environment for people with cancer and their adult companions. As a volunteer at the Lodge, you play an essential role in creating a home away from home for the clients and their families.
Description
Your Duties would include:
- Plan, organize and implement activities for our lodge guests
- One evening a week, will work as a team with other activity volunteers
- Create a monthly calendar of events to share with staff and lodge guests
- Ensure activities are safe and engaging for our lodge guests
Why we need you
- Play an integral role in the fight against cancer.
- Become confident in your understanding of cancer and the cancer cause along with the impact the Society has.
- Joining a team of enthusiastic and interesting people who share your passion for supporting people effected by cancer
- Volunteering for a respected National organization and increase knowledge of cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment & support services.
What we're looking for
- Individuals that are fun and engaging
- Someone who has experience planning group recreational activities
- Creating activities that enrich the experience of our clients
- Friendly and outgoing. Comfortable working with a wide variety of people
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Patient and outgoing
Our Investment
Lodge and role specific training
Your commitment
- Weekly shift, 6pm-9pm (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evening availability)
- Minimum commitment 1 shift per week
- Minimum commitment 6 months
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