Mobile/Donor Centre Volunteer - Parry Sound

(Canadian Blood Services, Barrie, Blood Donation Centre)

Position ID: V-CWD0024
Last Modified: 16 Aug 2022
Last Full Update: 06 Sep 2021

Opportunity Details: Mobile/Donor Centre Volunteer - Parry Sound

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The St. Peter's - Knights of Columbus Hall mobile clinic in Parry Sound, takes place eight times per year.

Contact Rosie Mecca-Lancaster, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources, Canadian Blood Services; Phone: 416-624-2791; Email: rosie.meccalancaster@blood.ca
Duties

Mobile/Donor Centre Volunteer at St. Peter's - Knights of Columbus Hall mobile clinic in Parry Sound 
 
As a volunteer with Canadian Blood Services you help create a positive, safe and welcoming environment and experience for our donors. Greeting donors with a smile, thanking them for their donation and making conversation helps ensure a good donation experience. As one of the last faces donors see on their way out, the care and attention you give plays a critical role in the success of future blood donor clinics. 
 
Activities and Tasks Associated with the Role - This role has a variety of duties, including, but not limited to the following: 
 
• Welcome and serve snacks and drinks to donors upon their arrival from the donation area 
• Oversee the refreshment area which includes displaying and restocking snacks and drinks 
• Responsible for ensuring the cleaning of tables, chairs and touch points within the refreshment area 
• Mandatory use of surgical masks, hand sanitizer and gloves provided by CBS when operating within the Mobile/Donor Centre 
• Observe donors and alert donor centre staff of adverse reactions 
• Provide donors with organizational updates and information on current CBS initiatives 
• Regularly review written volunteer duties and centre specific procedures 
• Adhere to policies, procedures and training requirements 
• Respond to donor concerns and questions by directing donors to appropriate staff 
 
Skills, Abilities, Traits 
• Friendly, compassionate, outgoing and possess good communication skills 
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment 
• Sensitive and respectful of the dignity of all people 
• Able to relate to different personalities and age groups in a variety of situations 
• Able to observe and react appropriately to adverse situations 
• Adhere to CBS dress code (e.g. name tag, vest/ t-shirt and closed toes shoes) 
• Reliable and punctual 
• Provide good customer service to donors to ensure they feel both valued and appreciated for their donation

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Benefits - Giving you a meaningful and rewarding role that suits your skills and abilities 
- Providing you with training specific to your role 
- Giving you the support and tools you need to perform your tasks 
- Providing a corporate insurance policy to protect you while you're volunteering on our behalf 
- Giving you opportunities to provide input into new program development
Clients Blood donors
Ages 16 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Health Care
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work
Commitment Length Minimum 3-6 month commitment.
Interaction Level Solitary ; One-on-one
Minimum Hours 3.5 / Month
Location Parry Sound
Number of Positions Parry Sound District: 4 individual(s) 
 
4 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going
Police Check Not Required

Agency Details: Canadian Blood Services, Barrie, Blood Donation Centre

Toll Free Phone 1-888-236-6283, 1-888-2-DONATE General Information and Donor Appointment Booking
E-Mail feedback@blood.ca
Website www.blood.ca
Address & Map
231 Bayview Dr
Suite 100
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 4Y5