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Volunteers Needed – Saskatchewan Health Authority

May 24, 2018 | 12:43 PM

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Big River, Shellbrook, Leask, and Canwood for the week of April 21, 2018.

The Volunteer Service Department is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions:

Physiotherapy Aid Helper – Parkland Integrated Health Centre (306) 747-6841

Duties include assisting with portering residents to and from the physiotherapy area, and generally assisting the staff as needed.

Shifts:      9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

Entertainment – Big River Health Centre (306) 469-2220

Volunteer performers (Musicians, magicians, actors, etc.) share their talents with residents in long-term care. Other volunteers assist by inviting residents to a specific area for entertainment, parties, sing-a-longs, etc.  Assist with snacks, lunches, etc.

Activity Programs – Whispering Pine Place (Canwood) (306) 468-2900

Volunteers will assist the staff with activities and set up for such.  Duties include assisting with crafts, shopping trips, birthday parties, special functions, music therapy, exercise programs, bowling groups, horticulture, painting, baking, etc.  Programs change periodically.

Shifts:      9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 12:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

If you are interested in this or any other Volunteer service position, or if you have a particular skill or talent you would like to share with the patients, residents or clients, please call your local health care facility to apply. You can also reach the Volunteer Services Department at (306) 765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr.sk.ca  or find us on the web at www.paphr.ca .  We look forward to matching your talents and interests with the right position for you.