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
- 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, transfers calls, takes & relays messages, data entry for wig room when necessary
- Facilitates and supports lodge entertainment activities
- Provides directions to treatment centres, public transportation, shopping etc.
- Promotes lodge & Canadian Cancer Society activities, & support services
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
- Friendly, patient and outgoing
- Comfortable working with a wide variety of people
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Good communication skills with clear voice and polite telephone manner
Our Investment
- Lodge and role specific training
Your commitment
- Volunteer shifts are available during the week and weekends, from 9 am to 1 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm.
- Minimum commitment 1 shift per week
- Minimum commitment 6 months
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