GBCSC Volunteer
(Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre)
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Position ID: V-MID0436
Last Modified: 19 Apr 2022
Last Full Update: 11 May 2021
Opportunity Details: GBCSC Volunteer
| Comments | Due to COVID-19 Georgian Bay Cancer Support Cenre is temporarily closed. For further information please check their website |
| Contact | Eric Walter, Executive Director, Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre; Phone: (Business) 705-549-6444; Email: info@gbcancersupportcentre.ca |
| Duties | Volunteers assist with general office duties, assist members and program support. |
| More Info Link | gbcancersupportcentre.ca |
| Benefits | Helping members in the community going through a cancer journey. |
| Clients | People living with cancer, their families and caregivers. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Marketing & Promotions ; Office Administration ; Reception Support ; Telephone Communication |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Marketing & PR ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Research ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; The Mission of the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre is to provide emotional, physical, social, spiritual support, education and information as a complement to the medical system for people affected by cancer. |
| Commitment Length | One Time / Special Event ; Short Term (3 months or less) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term ; We have various fundraising events that we need volunteers for just a day or longer term commitments are also welcomed. |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Depending on the type of volunteer work you do for the Centre, contact with members will vary. |
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Day |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible - at offices ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; GBCSC strives to be recognized as a source of support, education and motivation for people living with cancer, their families and caregivers. Our vision is to be recognized throughout North Simcoe and the surrounding communities as a place of hope, comfort, strength and courage. |
| Location | Penetanguishene ON |
| Number of Positions | Penetanguishene: 10 individual(s) 10 individual(s) needed in total. Number of volunteers required for reception/admin is 3-5 per week. Event volunteers vary. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training on the job |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | A police record check may be required for office volunteer positions. The Centre does not reimburse for costs associated with obtaining a police check. |
Agency Details: Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre
| Office Phone | 705-549-6444 |
| Info@gbcancersupportcentre.ca | |
| Website | gbcancersupportcentre.ca |
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