Health Contact Centre Volunteers
COVID-19 Support:
No
Virtual work:
No
Position description:
The Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families has the following volunteer opportunities available:
Position: Health Contact Centre Volunteer
Location: 40 Begbie Street, New Westminster, B.C.
Hours: Flexible hours between 3:00pm to 11:00pm (Monday to Sunday)
The Purpose Society is establishing the Health Contact Centre which is the first safe consumption site in New Westminster. In addition to providing a site where, substances can be used safely, the Centre will offer other programs to enhance the psychosocial outcomes of program participants.
Deliverables/Duties:
The primary duty of the volunteers is to ensure that visitors to the Health Contact Centre feel welcome, understand site requirements, and everyone is safe.
- Greets clients
- Escorts them to check-in station
- Escorts them to services they request: safe use site, drug testing, harm reduction supplies or other services
- Sanitizes stations, work areas and high touch areas
- Ensures that clients are wearing masks and using hand sanitizer
- Distribute harm reduction supplies
- Complete needle sweeps of the surrounding area as required
Qualifications:
- Relevant experience with the program’s client population
- Knowledge of common drugs and their effects
Volunteer skills:
Role is suitable for:
Adult
Senior
English as a second language (ESL)
Additional Information:
- Must be physically and mentally able to be on your feet for long periods, take on physical tasks and work in a fast paced environment
- Must follow Covid protocols, wear a mask and sanitize/wash hands frequently
How to apply:
Please send us an email to volunteers@purposesociety.org
Contact person:
Jeanelle Lauguico
Contact phone:
604-526-2522
Contact e-mail:
Volunteer Centre:
Cause Tags:
Health, Social Services
Mission:
The Purpose Society aims to enhance personal well being, strengthen family functioning and increase personal responsibility, confidence and healthy decision making.
Position type:
Number of volunteers required:
14
Position start/end date:
8 Mar 2021
Time Committment:
5 Hours Per Week
Time of day:
Evening, Weekend
Work location:
The Lower Mainland Purpose Society
40 Begbie Street
New Westminster, BC V3M 3L9
Last Updated: February 19, 2021
Posting will Automatically Expire: May 20, 2021
