VOULN.0066 - Nav-Care Volunteer (Eastern Urban & Eastern Rural Zones)

Eastern Health
st. john's, newfoundland
$20 an hour (estimated)
Full-time

Program / Department Details :

Nav-CARE is a free volunteer navigation program that supports people with declining health to live as well and independently in the community for as long as possible.

Specially trained Nav-CARE volunteers help clients to access resources and services in their community, while providing companionship and emotional support.

Assignment Summary :

Nav-CARE volunteers will typically have 1-2 clients who they will visit in the client's home once every 2-3 weeks. The timing and frequency of visits is at the discretion of the client and the volunteer.

Nav-CARE volunteers can assist with many things including :

identifying resources and services available in the community that may be helpful to the Nav-CARE client

assisting the client to re-engage in activities and hobbies that are meaningful to them

listening and providing support

offering one-on-one relationships tailored to the needs of the client

helping to relieve feelings of isolation and loneliness

Qualifications and Attributes :

Nav-CARE volunteers must be a minimum of 19 years of age. Volunteer attributes specific to this role include :

Excellent communication skills including the ability to listen actively

Empathy and compassion

The ability to establish meaningful and trusting relationships

Strong connections to the community

Time Commitment : One day every 2-3 weeks for 2-3 hours.

Application process :

To become a Nav-CARE volunteer, an application with references, a certificate of conduct and a health screening is required.

Orientation to Newfoundland Labrador Health Services as well as Nav-CARE specific orientation will be arranged by the Nav-CARE coordinator.

For further information about this role please contact Amy Way at 709-853-8468, or .

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