Canadian Blood Services

Posted on Tuesday, August 21st, 2018

Volunteer Position Title: IN-COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Time Frame: posted until January 31, 2019

Contact Email: Anna Yassin at anna.yassin@blood.ca
Telephone: (613) 560-7158
Event Address: 1575 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Website: www.blood.ca

Mission: Canadian Blood Services operates Canada’s blood supply in a manner that gains the trust, commitment and confidence of all Canadians by providing a safe, secure, cost-effective, affordable and accessible supply of quality blood, blood products and their alternatives.

Volunteer Position Description: In-community volunteers support Canadian Blood Services initiatives, participate in local events, promote community awareness regarding Canadian Blood Services projects and assist with donor recruitment. This assignment can include one or more of the following events based on acceptance criteria:

Donor Recruitment Community Events

  • Assist with set-up and teardown of the promotional booth and other equipment (if applicable)
  • Provide courteous and responsive service to prospective donors
  • Provide information about Canadian Blood Services programs and initiatives
  • Assist with management of participant records and event documentation

Orientation/Training

  • Canadian Blood Services’ Volunteer Orientation
  • Public Speaking Training for volunteers involved in public speaking
  • Event Training
  • Privacy Training
  • Volunteer Program Policies and Procedures

Reports To

  • Overall – Volunteer Resources contact
  • Works with local staff to determine opportunities and event requirement

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

  • Locations may vary and may be outdoors
  • May require handling of average-weight objects
  • Possible exposure to blood

Volunteer Requirements:

  • Read and sign applicable registration forms
  • Completion of Volunteer Orientation and Training
  • Review of Volunteer Program policies and procedures Skills, Abilities, Traits
  • Ability to pay attention to details
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Sensitive and respectful of the dignity of all people
  • Able to relate to different personalities and age groups in a variety of situations
  • Able to observe and react appropriately to adverse situations
  • Professional in manner and appearance
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Interacting with the public / in a group setting

How to Apply: If interested, please apply for the opportunity online through the website.


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