Reception Volunteer

1155jobs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative program dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care is seeking volunteers to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness and structural vulnerability at the end of life. Volunteers will engage in various responsibilities, including welcoming visitors, assisting with administrative tasks, and ensuring a supportive environment for patients and their families. If you have a passion for helping others and want to contribute to a vital community service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values collaboration, effective communication, and a friendly demeanor while making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and making a difference in the community.
• Effective communication and collaboration with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry for visitors and guests into the building.
• Greet and welcome visitors and patients, offering hospitality.
• Assist with administrative support as required.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Basic technology skills

Friendly and professional demeanor

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Education

Must be at least 18 years of age

Job description

Journey Home Hospice – a program of the Saint Elizabeth Foundation – provides specialized 24/7 hospice care for people experiencing homelessness and structural vulnerability at end-of-life. Their interdisciplinary team of staff and volunteers receives enhanced training in trauma-informed, culturally safe, and harm-reducing approaches to care to better serve their patients and their loved ones. All services at Journey Home Hospice are offered at no cost to patients through the generous support of the community.

They are looking for volunteers to start as soon as possible. The schedules for volunteers run weekly, biweekly, or monthly depending on the volunteer's availability. Volunteers can determine the commitment they are looking to provide (3 months, 6 months, 1 year, etc.). All volunteers are required to complete the following:

• Immunization report
• Proof of 2 covid-19 doses
• Vulnerable sector check
• HPCO mandatory online training (work at your own pace)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide entry for visitors and guests into the building.
2. Greet and welcome visitors and patients from the lobby and escort them to their destination, offering hospitality.
3. Answer lobby bell and phones.
4. Accept deliveries, handle mail, take donations (by phone or in person).
5. Keep lounge prepared with information brochures and magazines for patients and visitors.
6. Assist with additional administrative support as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Passion for helping others and making a difference in the community.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of staff and volunteers.
4. Effective communication skills.
5. Friendly and professional demeanor.
6. Basic technology skills.
7. Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Once an application is submitted, someone from our team will reach out to you within 24-48 hours. We have volunteers attend a very brief screening interview to allow for any questions. If you are interested, please apply below.