Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- References
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (at least 2 doses) and able to wear a medical face mask while volunteering.
- Good for youth
- Accessible by public transit
Gift Shop Volunteer Associate (St. Paul's Hospital)
St. Paul's Hospital Gift Shop, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y6
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3-4 hours
/ weekly
12 months term minimum
At St. Paul's Hospital gift shop, our goal is to run an inclusive and community driven operation; and to raise funds in support of patients, clients and families served by St. Paul's Hospital.
Our gift shop volunteers help provide friendly support and service to patients, visitors and staff visiting the shop. You can gain valuable experience in a fast paced healthcare environment and make a difference.
Shift commitment is once a week for 3 hours. Shift time options are: Mondays-Fridays: 10am-1pm; 12pm-3pm; 2pm-6:30pm.
Duties include:
• Greet and assist customers, patients, visitors and staff.
• Support, listen and interact with patients visiting the shop.
• Handle a variety of cash and debit/visa sales with patients, visitors and staff.
• Stock shelves, organize and tidy shop.
• Operate cash register (Visa/MC, Direct Payment, cash sales)
Role requirements:
• Reliable, committed, friendly and respectful.
• Able to communicate well in verbal and written English.
• Able to follow direction, work independently and enjoy teamwork.
• Interest in healthcare and a desire to help others.
• Cash-handling and customer service experience is beneficial.
• Able to assist patients/visitors who have physical and/or cognitive challenges.
• Physically capable of assisting patients and carrying out the physical tasks of the role and the shop as required.
How to apply:
• Apply online by going to http://bttr.im/ioe02
Additional Details & Skills Required
General orientation to volunteering Gift Shop specific training On the job training
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
-Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced community healthcare environment -Educational opportunities -Scholarship opportunities -Monthly prize draws -Reference letters (after completion of 75 hours of volunteering)
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- References
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (at least 2 doses) and able to wear a medical face mask while volunteering.
- Good for youth
- Accessible by public transit