Volunteer Opportunities Brochure - Fraser Health Authority

Our MissionChilliwack Health Services provides ahealing environment and care for all thosewho enter our doors.Our PhilosophyAs active members of our care team,volunteers enhance the programs andservices provided to patients and residentsof Chilliwack Health Services. Ameaningful link with our community,volunteers have the opportunity to gain asmuch as they give.Volunteerinvolvement…strengthening ourcommunityYou can help support the delivery ofquality, compassionate healthcare to thepatients of our hospital. Volunteers comefrom all walks of life and this is a wonderfulway to enjoy new friendships and giveback to the community.For InformationContact:Tracey KirknessAdministrative AssistantTracey.Kirkness@fraserhealth.ca604.795.4198Marg BartelVolunteer CoordinatorMarg.Bartel@fraserhealth.ca604.792.2858ORElma PaulsVolunteer Administrator604.702.4705ChilliwackHealth ServicesVolunteerResourcesCGH Volunteers:We Help Put the CAREin HEALTH CAREChilliwack Health Services45600 Menholm RoadChilliwack, BC V2P 1P7

Chilliwack Health Services Volunteer OpportunitiesCHILLIWACK HOSPITAL AUXILIARY wasformed in 1911 to provide special services andprograms that contribute to the quality of care forour patients, families and visitors. Many of theirprograms generate funding for the purchase ofspecialized hospital equipment.Auxiliary Volunteers assist in the following areas:the Information Desk, Shopping Cart, KnittingCase, Ambulatory Day Care Program and OutpatientDiabetes Clinic. They also operate TheThrift Shoppe (Main St.) and the Heritage VillageGift Shop.Chilliwack Hospital Auxiliary business meetingsare held every 2 nd Monday at the ChilliwackUnited Church lounge.Contact: Jean Northgraves, MembershipPhone: 604-794-7366SERVICE LEAGUESince 1935, members of the Service Leaguehave been generously supporting ChilliwackHealth Services with special services andfundraising.Service League Volunteers assist in the followingareas: the CGH Gift Shop, Surgical Day Care,Eye Clinic, Orthopedic Clinic, Ambulatory DayCare and the NU5 General Rehab daily teaservice. They also assist with various specialevents.Service League business meetings are heldmonthly.Contact: CGH AdministrationPhone: 604-795-4198WAYFINDINGCGH provides a wide variety of patient services,clinics and acute programs. Volunteers serve a keyrole in directing and leading patients and visitors totheir desired destination.Contact: Elizabeth Knowles, Volunteer Team LeaderPhone: 604-792-0188EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTThe volunteer’s role in the ER is to provideinformation, support, and comfort to patients, familiesand visitors in the registration/waiting area. Avolunteer is often the first contact for Emergencypatients, setting the stage for a positive experiencefor each patient and their accompanying familymember or friend.This opportunity is offered to high school graduatesconsidering a career in health; or retired professionals.A one year commitment to this position isrequired.Contact: Marg Bartel, Volunteer CoordinatorPhone: 604-702-2858YOUTH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESGrade 11 and 12 students are invited to volunteer atHeritage Village or Bradley Centre Residential Care.A 6 month minimum commitment is required for mostprograms. See * program descriptions for details.Volunteer application forms are available fromany of the programs listed or from the CGHAdministration office, 3 rd floor B Wing.RESIDENTIAL CARE *Bradley Centre and Heritage Village are bothResidential Care Facilities. Volunteers play avital role in the provision of recreational andtherapeutic programs for Residents, including:Crafts Games, Bingo1:1 Visiting Coffee TimeMusic Therapy Spiritual ActivitiesBus Outings Reading ProgramsSpecial Events Computer AssistanceA 6 month minimum volunteer commitment isrequired.Bradley Centre *Located at CGH, 45600 Menholm Rd.Hodgins St. Entrance, 2 nd FloorContact: Brenda Kinch, Recreation TherapistPhone: 604-702-4767Heritage Village *7525 Topaz Drive in SardisContact: Kevin Davey, Residential Leisure ServicesCoordinator and Volunteer CoordinatorPhone: 604-793-7141NETCARE DAY PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTSNetCARE at Parkholm Place is a day programthat supports older adults and their caregivers.The program operates 8-4 pm, Monday toFriday. Volunteers assist with a variety ofactivities including:Games, BingoWoodworkingOutside WalksLunch AttendantHydrotherapy PoolFriendly VisitingSpecial EventsGardening GroupHymn Sing / MusicA 30 hour min. volunteer commitment is required.Located at Parkholm Place9090 Newman RoadContact: Jan McDermott, Team LeaderPhone: 604-795-4126