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Laundry Volunteer

Organizational Volunteer - Level 2

Hospice of Waterloo Region


   About the Position

Impact Statement
Hospice Waterloo Region is a charitable organization whose specially trained volunteers help people affected by life-threatening illness, prepare for and cope with illness, loss, grief and death by providing compassionate presence, practical support and education.

Please help us make a difference for people living with life-limiting illness in your community.

Description
Hospice Waterloo Region is seeking a Laundry Volunteer. The Laundry Volunteer is responsible for washing, drying, and folding laundry in the residential hospice. Additional training will be provided on health and safety protocols regarding the residence laundry room. Laundry Volunteers will greet visitors in a friendly and courteous manner.

We are looking for folks who are friendly, compassionate, dependable, trustworthy and great communicators. Supporting those who are living with a life-limiting illness can be such a wonderfully rewarding volunteer experience.

Day time availability is an asset. The time commitment for this role is 2-3 hours per week and we ask for a year of service.


Position Qualifications

Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 20+

Area(s) of Interest: Senior Services

Skill(s): Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communication, Verbal Communication, Accountability, Flexibility


Training / Work Condtions

Training Details: Laundry Volunteers must attend 5-hour orientation and training and complete all associated training modules and tasks. If you have daytime availability to attend training and for daytime volunteering, applications for this training are being accepted now.
Working Conditions:
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Accessible work space
Transportation: On a bus route


Time Commitment

Duration: 1 year or more
Weekday - Daytime
3-hour shift weekly or bi-weekly

   Contact Information
http://www.hospicewaterloo.ca
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Diana Cooke
519-743-4114 Ext. 113
100 Solstice Way Waterloo, N2K 0G3
Waterloo

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