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Headwaters
Health Care Auxiliary Orangeville
About
Our Auxiliary
Why
Volunteer at Headwaters Health Care Centre?
Who
Can Become A Volunteer?
Student Volunteer
Opportunities - Secondary & Post Secondary Students
How
Do I Become A Volunteer?
About
Our Auxiliary
The
Auxiliary operates much the same way as any efficient organization. It has
a Board of Elected Officers. The members of the Board are volunteers,
willing to share their experience and committed to work many hours for the
benefit of the hospital and its patients. They are elected to office, hold
monthly meetings and an annual meeting to review the past year and set the
course of action for the future.
The
Headwaters Health Care Auxiliary is responsible for recruiting,
interviewing, screening, orientation, placement, and recognition of
volunteers. Every effort is made to assign volunteers in positions
reflecting their interests and needs as well as the needs of Headwaters
Health Care Centre as a whole. We have volunteer positions during
weekdays, evenings and weekends.
The
Auxiliary is an integral part of the hospital. Our members help to
organize fundraising events and work in areas such as our Gift Shop and
Coffee Bar. Funds from all our fundraising activities are used to purchase
medical equipment for our hospital.
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Why
Volunteer at Headwaters Health Care Centre?
Because
it is a great way to ...
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Meet
new people and gain new experiences
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Give
back to your community
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Help
others and share your knowledge and abilities
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Learn
new skills and use those you already have
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Experience
a new career option
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Add
meaning to your life!
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Put
your free time to good use and make a difference
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Who
Can Become A Volunteer
Any
adult or student who:
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Is
in good physical health and sincerely interested in working in a
health care setting
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Can
commit to an agreed upon shift - could be one or more regularly
scheduled half days per month or special events
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Is
able to work as a team player
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Has
demonstrated that he/she is enthusiastic, reliable and responsible
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Is
serious about making a volunteer commitment
*Students 16 years old may
volunteer for Auxiliary events. To volunteer for a hospital
volunteer position students must be 18 years old or older.
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Student Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering can also help
students develop interpersonal skills with people of all ages and cultural
backgrounds. Volunteering will encourage students to become actively
involved in making positive contributions to their community. It is
designed to promote good citizenship and help make students aware of the
role they can play in their community.
High School students (minimum 16 years old) wanting to earn their required 40 hours of volunteer work,
one of the Ministry of Education requirements for their high school
diploma, can participate in hospital special events: including the House Tour
in September, Candy Cane Fair in November and the Teddy Bear Clinic
in May. High School students wishing to volunteer for a hospital
Auxiliary event may call the
Auxiliary office (519) 941-2410 ext. 2268 for more information.
Post Secondary Students (minimum 18 years old) seeking volunteer experience should
call the
Auxiliary office (519) 941-2410 ext. 2268,
outlining their educational experience and the department where they
would like to volunteer.
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How
Do I Become A Volunteer?
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Application forms are available at Headwaters
Health Care Centre's Inquiry Desk (main lobby) or click here to
print off a Volunteer
Application Form (minimum 18 years old). Complete the application form and return by
mail to:
Volunteer Coordinator
Headwaters Health Care Centre Auxiliary
100 Rolling Hills Drive
Orangeville, ON L9W 4X9
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Volunteer
Orientation sessions are held every Tuesday at 11:00 am at
Headwaters Orangeville. Meet at the Inquiry Desk (main lobby).
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Interview: The Volunteer Coordinator will contact
you to schedule an interview based upon your preference and
available positions. Membership Fee of $5.00 for Adults and $2.50
for Students (minimum 18 years old) must be paid at time of interview. Uniforms must be
purchased prior to start of initial shift.
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Training: You will be provided with specific
training by your Convenor or an experienced volunteer in the area to
which you have been assigned.
For more information:
Contact the Auxiliary office (519) 941-2410 ext. 2268
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