Volunteer with Canadian Blood Services (Refreshment area at Donor Centre)

(Canadian Blood Services, Halton)

Position ID: V-HVC0619
Last Full Update: 12 Jan 2024

Opportunity Details: Volunteer with Canadian Blood Services (Refreshment area at Donor Centre)

Comments

We are the connection between donors and patients, healthcare professionals and medical researchers. We are nationally responsible for a secure system of life essentials for transfusion and transplantation that’s reliable, accessible and sustainable. Every day we work diligently to help save lives, restore health and earn the nation’s trust.

Contact Eric Lapierre, Volunteer Resources Coordinator, Canadian Blood Services; Phone: 613-697-6132; Email: eric.lapierre@blood.ca
Duties

A Donor Centre Volunteer's main responsability is in the hospitality area of blood donor events. Volunteers play an integral part in maintaining donor relationships as they provide a warm and welcoming environment post donation. They offer refreshments, thank donors and monitor for donor reactions. Volunteers work hand in hand with clinic staff to ensure a positive donation experience.

Clients Blood donors 17 and older
Ages 16 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups
Areas of Interest Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Customer / Sales Services ; Health Care
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently
Commitment Length Long Term - 6 months or more
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group
Minimum Hours 4 / Month
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Location 1250 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontarion
Number of Positions Burlington: 10 individual(s) 
 
10 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Not Required
Start Date On or after 12 Jan 2024

Agency Details: Canadian Blood Services, Halton

Office Phone Toll free 1-888-236-6283 (1-888-2-DONATE)
E-Mail feedback@blood.ca
Website www.blood.ca
Address & Map
Burlington Donor Centre, Power Centre
1250 Brant St
Burlington, ON L7P 1X8
 
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Mailing Address c/o Canadian Blood Services 
1800 Alta Vista Dr 
Ottawa, ON K1G 4J5