Placement examples
Volunteer Resources recognizes the importance of the ‘gift of time.’ We are committed to enriching the experience of our volunteers and have a variety of placements which include:
Administrative and Clerical Description
- Assist staff with clerical and administrative duties
- Answering phones and mail handling
- Data entry
- Reception
- Photocopying, faxing and filing
- Greeting / orientation
Child Life and Nursing Unit(s) Description
- Visit with patients in their rooms and in the playroom
- Organize and participate in individual or group play and recreational activities
- Offer relief for parents
Ambulatory (Outpatient) Clinics Description
- Assist families visiting the clinics
- Greet and welcome patients arriving for appointments, file patient charts
- Assist in preparing patient information packages
- Assist with coordinating patient flow through the clinic
Other possible placements:
- Classroom Assistant
- Reading Room
- PAWS - Pets at Work Program - Assisting with pet visitation on selected in-patient units
- ASK ME - a greeter program on our Main Floor
- Educational/Information - newsletter writing, editing, marketing
- SickKids International