Hospital Assistant Volunteer
(Georgian Triangle Humane Society)
Position ID: V-CWD0021
Last Modified: 05 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 05 Aug 2024
Opportunity Details: Hospital Assistant Volunteer
| Contact | Adrienne Thorp, Volunteer Program Supervisor, Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS); Phone: 705-445-5204 ext 230; Email: volunteer@gths.ca |
| Duties | The GTHS Animal Hospital contains an Operating Room, Treatment Room, Examination Room, Pharmacy and X-Ray Room and a Hospital Intake/Recovery Area, and provides spay/neuter surgeries for over 1500 homeless pets annually. Having an onsite hospital ensures animals receive timely, thorough and comprehensive care, saves dozens of daily phone calls, reduces trips back and forth to veterinary clinics, dramatically decreases the stress on GTHS animals, and leads to the additional benefit of earlier adoption availability; so these animals find their forever home quickly. The GTHS Animal Hospital also assists local pet owners in need by providing essential vaccinations and spay/neuter surgeries for their pets.
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| More Info Link | https://www.gths.ca/volunteering/hospital-assistant/ |
| Benefits | Keeping active, Meet like-minded people supporting a good cause, AGM Voting rights after 90 days, First in line to adopt, Volunteer events, volunteer recognition, volunteer newsletter and internal Facebook group access |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training - If / when training new volunteers ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; 18 years of age minimum Punctual and reliable Demonstrates understanding and passion for animal welfare Diligent compliance with guidelines and protocols for personal and animal safety Self-motivated and energetic, with proven ability to complete tasks with competency and accuracy Able to work in a very fast paced environment Excellent time management and organizational skills Able to work independently and as part of a team Works cooperatively and effectively with others Working Conditions: Physical demands of the position include bending, kneeling, and working with surgical grade cleaning products |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - A minimum commitment period of 6 months is required for all volunteer positions at the GTHS unless otherwise stated ; This position's shift runs from 1-4pm. At time of posting, this team is looking for someone to join them on a casual basis to provide occasional 'as needed' shift coverage. Our Hospital is open weekdays only. The GTHS posts on Volunteer Connection to build awareness of volunteer opportunities. The vacancies we are actively looking to fill at this time are posted on our live updated website, however, applicants may apply for any position at any time and be waitlisted for their preferred position(s). To see our vacancies and to download / submit an application form, visit: https://www.gths.ca/volunteer/ |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Week |
| Accessibility | Not Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Whilst our entrance/foyer/washrooms are accessible, the areas for volunteering are not |
| Location | Collingwood |
| Number of Positions | Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood: 2 individual(s) ; Creemore ; Grey Highlands ; Simcoe County ; South Simcoe ; Stayner ; Wasaga Beach 2 individual(s) needed in total. This team is looking for 2 volunteers to join them as soon as possible - they're in need of help on Thursdays each week, and also require a second volunteer to assist on an 'as needed' basis |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job - Shadowing/working alongside an experience volunteer ; The GTHS onboarding process must be completed before a volunteer's first shift. Orientation and onboarding is conducted virtually / via email. On-the-job training will be provided by an experienced volunteer. |
| Transportation | Near public transit - The GTHS is not located on a direct bus route ; Car required - The GTHS is not located on a direct bus route ; Drive past Walmart and head towards the Town of Blue Mountains on Mountain Road, turn right at the first set of traffic lights (Tenth Line) and the animal centre is the red brick building located on the right side of this dead end road. Parking is available in the adjacent parking lot or along the roadside |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Additional Requirements | Position involves bending, kneeling and standing |
Agency Details: Georgian Triangle Humane Society
| Office Phone | 705-445-5204 |
| info@gths.ca | |
| Website | www.gths.ca |
| Address & Map | 549 10th Line Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W1 |
| Mailing Address | 549 10th Line Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W1 |