Hospital Resources (Volunteer Ambassador) - In Patient Units
Location:
1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Impact Statement:
Created from the shared core beliefs of our staff, physicians, volunteers, and Board of Directors, Island Health's vision, purpose and values are the guiding principles we use to provide the highest quality health care services to the populations we serve. Our Vision Excellent health and care for everyone, everywhere, every time.
Our Purpose To provide superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety—creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.
Our Values C.A.R.E. guides everything we do:
Courage: To do the right thing—to change, innovate and grow.
Aspire: To the highest degree of quality and safety.
Respect:To value each individual and bring trust to every relationship.
Empathy:To give the kind of care we would want for our loved ones
Description:
Hospital Resources (Volunteer Ambassador ) greet newly admitted patients, and give them the information that they need regarding their hospital stay. Volunteer Ambassador enhance the patient experience for each of our patients that we meet, to provide information, and to promote the use of amenities and services (for them and their family) that Island Health has to offer.
Training Details:
Assignment guide manual: Specific program manual. New volunteers are assigned a mentor, who is usually the volunteer team leader or an experienced volunteer. The 2 will meet with the Manager of Volunteer Resources for initial training. Further training with mentor volunteer are available if required.
Working Conditions:
Volunteers are encouraged to have a 2 hours shift on weekdays.
Minimum Duration:
7 - 12 months
Timing:
Weekday - Daytime
Time Detail:
once a week shift
Age:
18+
Ideal for:
An Individual
Transportation:
On a bus route
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Accessible work space
