Nova Scotia Community Health Board - Northern Zone...

Volunteer Success; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health initiative is seeking volunteers to join the Community Health Boards in Nova Scotia. As a board member, you will collaborate with local partners to promote health and wellness in your community. This role requires a minimum age of 16, residency in Nova Scotia, and completion of a criminal record check. Volunteers will gain new skills while making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a difference in your community

Develop new skills and knowledge about community health and wellness

Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years old.
• Must reside in Nova Scotia.
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search required.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in CHB meetings.
• Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with CHB members and community partners.
• Develop a broad knowledge and understanding of community health and wellness issues.
• Support and abide by CHB decisions.
• Adhere to CHB and NSHA policies and guidelines.

Job description

Nova Scotia Health is seeking volunteers to join their Community Health Boards in Colchester, East Hants, and Pictou. As a Community Health Board (CHB) member, you will work with community partners and organizations, local municipalities, and Nova Scotia Health to improve health and wellness in your community.

Role Description: CHB members gather ideas and share information about how to improve and promote health and wellness close to home. They focus on factors that affect health and wellness, including income, education, and sense of belonging. CHB members advocate for actions to promote and improve health and wellness based on community input.

Responsibilities:

• Attend and actively participate in CHB meetings
• Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with CHB members, NSHA staff, and community partners
• Develop a broad knowledge and understanding of community health and wellness issues
• Support and abide by CHB decisions
• Adhere to CHB and NSHA policies and guidelines

Requirements:

• Minimum 16 years old
• Must reside in Nova Scotia
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search required
• Must reside in the catchment area of the Community Health Board

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to make a difference in your community
• Develop new skills and knowledge about community health and wellness
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment