Volunteer Receptionist at Welcome Desk in Newmarke...

Volunteer Success; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community hospice organization in Newmarket is seeking a Volunteer Receptionist to greet visitors, provide assistance and information, and support daily hospice functions. Ideal candidates should have strong customer service and communication skills, be flexible, and demonstrate empathy toward individuals and families during sensitive times. This position offers a commitment of approximately 4 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills are required.
• Must possess excellent communication and active listening abilities.
• Flexibility to handle ever-changing daily situations is necessary.
• Comfort in interacting with the public is essential.
• Empathy toward end-of-life patients and their families is important.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds is crucial.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and escort them to their desired location.
• Assist visitors and families with information.
• Help with daily hospice duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service skills

Excellent communication

Active listening skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Volunteer Receptionist – Welcome Desk

Newmarket, ON

Key Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and escort them to their desired location.
• Assist and provide information to visitors & families to orient them to the hospice.
• Assist with daily hospice duties as required.

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Flexibility to deal with ever‑changing daily situations.
• Comfortable interacting with members of the public.
• Empathetic toward people who are living at end‑of‑life and their family members.
• Respectful of people with diverse backgrounds.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.

Time Commitment

Approx. 4 hours per week. Monday to Sunday shifts: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, 1:00 – 5:00 pm, 5:00 – 8:00 pm.

Requirements & Application

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to express interest. A background or police records check and mandatory training & orientation are required. The position is flexible.

Contact

653 Queen St, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 2J1
Phone: 905‑967‑1500
Website: https://www.myhospice.ca/volunteer-with-us/