Employment Services - Volunteer
About the role
Title: Virtual Reality Career Exploration Facilitator
Location: Employment Services, 2525 Carling Ave, 2nd floor
Supervisor: Wendy Trudel
Hours: Flexible but should be offered on a consistent schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 9 am - 4 pm and Thursdays between 10am - 4 pm
Who We Are
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative, community-based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who face barriers to care due to race, gender, income and/or ability. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation
Volunteers
At PQCHC, volunteers and staff are considered partners and work in collaboration to uphold the Centre’s principles, values, and mission. They contribute unique knowledge; experiences and skills that help PQCHC to better connect with Ottawa’s west end community, reflect its diversity and serve its specific needs.
Volunteer recruitment is a continuous process at PQ. We thank you for the amazing engagement we receive in all volunteer applications. However, due to the volume of applications, not all applicants will be contacted. If you are selected to be screened, the volunteer coordinator will reach out to you to discuss this posting.
Employment Services
Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services offers a full-suite of free employment programs to help job seekers find meaningful employment. Programs include: In Motion & Momentum+, Employer Services, Internationally Trained Professionals (ITP), and Community Connections for Newcomers Employment.
Volunteer Description
To help job seekers use Virtual Reality (VR) career simulations to experience real workplaces, reflect on fit, and identify learning or career directions to ensure a consistent, high-quality client experience.
Tasks/Responsibilities:
- provide technical support, ensuring a safe, comfortable and positive experience
- Guide, observe and support VR users during one-on-one sessions
- confirm the client's name and simulation assigned
- check headset is clean, charged, and ready
- review safety setup - clear floor space, adjust straps, ensure client is seated if necessary
- explain in simple terms how to use the headset:
- how to look around
- how to end or pause the session
- how to signal if they feel dizzy or want to stop
- observe the client during sessions for physical or emotional discomfort
- manage time for the session to start and end on time
- Provide the client with a reflection worksheet for completion before their next appointment with an Employment Specialist
- perform administrative duties as needed if clients do not attend appointments
Qualifications:
- Bilingual (French and English) preferred
- Other languages an asset
- Familiar with VR and VR equipment
All volunteers must go through screening, onboarding, and training through Human Resources (HR). A Police Record Check (level 1) is required for volunteering with First Words. HR will provide a letter to support your request for a check.
About Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
Our Beginning:
Founded by community members in 1979, we are one of about 60 non-profit community health centers across Ontario. We are run by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of 12 community members elected at our annual meeting.
Growing With Our Community:
In 1979 we opened our doors with 4 staff. Today, we have over 347 full and part time employees serving our local community and over 400 volunteers.
Mission:
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community based, multi-service center. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk. We offer services in both official languages in designated programs.
Vision:
Together we seek to build a safe, just and healthy community for all.
Employment Services - Volunteer
About the role
Title: Virtual Reality Career Exploration Facilitator
Location: Employment Services, 2525 Carling Ave, 2nd floor
Supervisor: Wendy Trudel
Hours: Flexible but should be offered on a consistent schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 9 am - 4 pm and Thursdays between 10am - 4 pm
Who We Are
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative, community-based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who face barriers to care due to race, gender, income and/or ability. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation
Volunteers
At PQCHC, volunteers and staff are considered partners and work in collaboration to uphold the Centre’s principles, values, and mission. They contribute unique knowledge; experiences and skills that help PQCHC to better connect with Ottawa’s west end community, reflect its diversity and serve its specific needs.
Volunteer recruitment is a continuous process at PQ. We thank you for the amazing engagement we receive in all volunteer applications. However, due to the volume of applications, not all applicants will be contacted. If you are selected to be screened, the volunteer coordinator will reach out to you to discuss this posting.
Employment Services
Pinecrest-Queensway Employment Services offers a full-suite of free employment programs to help job seekers find meaningful employment. Programs include: In Motion & Momentum+, Employer Services, Internationally Trained Professionals (ITP), and Community Connections for Newcomers Employment.
Volunteer Description
To help job seekers use Virtual Reality (VR) career simulations to experience real workplaces, reflect on fit, and identify learning or career directions to ensure a consistent, high-quality client experience.
Tasks/Responsibilities:
- provide technical support, ensuring a safe, comfortable and positive experience
- Guide, observe and support VR users during one-on-one sessions
- confirm the client's name and simulation assigned
- check headset is clean, charged, and ready
- review safety setup - clear floor space, adjust straps, ensure client is seated if necessary
- explain in simple terms how to use the headset:
- how to look around
- how to end or pause the session
- how to signal if they feel dizzy or want to stop
- observe the client during sessions for physical or emotional discomfort
- manage time for the session to start and end on time
- Provide the client with a reflection worksheet for completion before their next appointment with an Employment Specialist
- perform administrative duties as needed if clients do not attend appointments
Qualifications:
- Bilingual (French and English) preferred
- Other languages an asset
- Familiar with VR and VR equipment
All volunteers must go through screening, onboarding, and training through Human Resources (HR). A Police Record Check (level 1) is required for volunteering with First Words. HR will provide a letter to support your request for a check.
About Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
Our Beginning:
Founded by community members in 1979, we are one of about 60 non-profit community health centers across Ontario. We are run by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of 12 community members elected at our annual meeting.
Growing With Our Community:
In 1979 we opened our doors with 4 staff. Today, we have over 347 full and part time employees serving our local community and over 400 volunteers.
Mission:
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community based, multi-service center. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk. We offer services in both official languages in designated programs.
Vision:
Together we seek to build a safe, just and healthy community for all.