Volunteer Services
 

We're looking for Volunteers...Just some of the opportunities available: Title Maternal Child Unit - Reader  Description Volunteers needed -  for reading or tutoring children with school work provided by their teachers while they are in the hospital.  Also involved would be playing games when no school work is available  Average would be 2 hour shifts, but this job would be dependent on times when there is a need.  The volunteers should be comfortable with elementary school level materials Title ALCU  Description To have volunteers on the unit to help the patients to increase their daily activities, to spend time and conversation with the patients as needed  Title Renal Dialysis  Description Volunteers needed in the Renal Unit to visit, deliver tea and cookies, and help prepare supplies for the patients.  Volunteers would be needed 2-3 times a day - 5-6 days a week for approx an hour each shift, if possible.  Any help would be appreciated. Title Care Clowns - DGH  Description more Care Clowns wanted in the DGH - to work along with the ones already there. Title Emergency Department  Description We are looking for 6-8 volunteers to spend quality time in the Emergency waiting room, assisting patients and their families with their needs; directions, cold water, warm blankets, toys for the children, and a friendly smile.  If you know of anyone who is interested please contact Anne at ext 575 Title Homemade knitting and sewing  Description Homemade stuffed toys, mittens, newborn bonnets, bibs, pillows, finger puppets and other items made by volunteers for the patients here. Call ext 575 if your department wants any. Title Information Desk  Description To give information and directions to all visitors, assisting visitors and families as needed   Title Harbourside Lodge  Description To read to residents, assist with barbeques and meals, assist with activities and outings, mend and iron resident’s clothing   Title Cancer Resource Room  Description To help patients and families access information, volunteer needs to be comfortable working with patients with cancer, to maintain strict confidentiality, to be compassionate and sensitive  Title Roseway - Inpatient visiting  Description To visit, support and provide assistance to the patients and staff on the Medical and Alternate Level of Care floors.  Title TLC - Roseway youth volunteers  Description A group of School volunteers who goal is to visit patients on the inpatient floor of the hospital as well as Roseway Manor, to assist staff with individual or group activities   Title Look Good, Feel Better  Description The Look Good Feel Better program is designed to help women deal with the appearance related side-effects of cancer and it's treatment Title Listen to the Whispers  Description The purpose of the program is to raise awareness about the signs, symptoms, risks and preventive factors of Ovarian cancer through community presentations  Title Public Health Volunteers  Description Friendly Feeding, Fluoride program and Flu clinics are all done through SWH Public Health Dept and their volunteers  Title Palliative Care  Description To provide comfort and support to terminally ill individuals, their families and caregivers

To volunteer for these or to learn of other opportunities, contact:

Anne Vickery - avickery@swndha.nshealth.ca
Volunteer Coordinator
902-742-3542 Ext. 575