Hospital Discharge Volunteer
(Georgian Triangle Humane Society)
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Position ID: V-CWD0050
Last Modified: 05 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 05 Aug 2024
Opportunity Details: Hospital Discharge 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, 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 the GTHS animals, and leads to the additional benefit of earlier adoption availability; so these animals find their forever home quickly. |
| More Info Link | https://www.gths.ca/volunteering/hospital-discharge-volunteer/ |
| Benefits | |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Customer / Sales Services |
| Skills/Experience | Accounting & Finance - Basic math skills for calculating cost of services is helpful - may be occasionally needed ; Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training - If training a new volunteer ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; A commitment of 6 months is required for all volunteer positions at the GTHS, unless otherwise posted. Shift hours: 2.30-4pm |
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Interacting with other Hospital Volunteers and GTHS staff, as well as with members of the public when collecting their pets after surgery |
| Minimum Hours | 1.5 |
| Accessibility | Not Accessible - Whilst our entrance, foyer and washrooms are accessible, unfortunately the areas our volunteers work in are not ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door |
| Location | Collingwood |
| Number of Positions | Collingwood: 1 individual(s) ; Grey County ; Simcoe County 1 individual(s) needed in total. 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/ |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; Shadowing/working alongside an experienced volunteer ; The GTHS onboarding process must be completed prior to training/first shift - this is takes place virtually, by email. A criminal record police check is also required for this particular volunteer position. |
| Transportation | Near public transit ; Car required |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | <Physical demands of the position include bending, kneeling and carrying cats in carriers with a potential maximum weight of 7.6kg / 16.75lb |
| Start Date | On or after 20 Mar 2024 |
Agency Details: Georgian Triangle Humane Society
| Office Phone | 705-445-5204 |
| info@gths.ca | |
| Website | www.gths.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 549 10th Line Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W1 |