About the role
Role Details
Canadian Cancer Society Lodges provide a place to stay for cancer patients during their treatments away from home. It is a supportive environment for people with cancer and their adult companions. As a volunteer at the Lodge, you play an essential role in creating a home away from home for the clients and their families. The Lodges are located near cancer treatment centres.
Description
Your Duties will include:
- Promotes a social and caring atmosphere in the lodge, focusing attention and time on lodge guests.
- Greets & provides tours for (potential) lodge guests and visitors.
- Answers lodge phone, transfers calls, takes & relays messages, data entry for wig room when necessary.
- Facilitates and supports lodge entertainment activities.
- Provides directions to treatment centres, public transportation, shopping etc.
- Promotes lodge & Canadian Cancer Society activities, & support services.
- Other duties as required.
Why we need you
- At CCS, Lodge Volunteers are essential in fostering a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for people with cancer and their adult companions.
- Join a team of enthusiastic and caring people who share your passion for supporting people effected by cancer.
- Give back to your community in a meaningful way by directly supporting people of all ages going through cancer journeys.
What we're looking for
- Friendly and outgoing, comfortable working with a wide variety of people
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Good communication skills with clear voice and polite telephone manner
Our Investment
- Lodge and Role specific training
- Ongoing updates and support from Staff Partner in Volunteer Engagement
Your commitment
- Minimum of 1 shift per week
- 3–4 hours per shift
- Minimum commitment of 6 months
- We are looking for volunteers for Friday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning shifts
Not the right fit? Search for Lodge Front Desk Volunteer jobs in St. John's, NL
About Canadian Cancer Society
What does it take to take on cancer? It takes all of us.
We all know the saying ‘It takes a village.’ But to take on cancer, it takes more than a village. We believe it takes a society. It takes a community – of patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers, advocates, donors, supporters and volunteers – rallying together around a shared cause.
Profound impact is possible when we combine our actions with the actions of others. Our goal at the Canadian Cancer Society is to inspire people of all ages, from all backgrounds and all parts of the country to come together to take on cancer’s biggest issues.
Nothing big gets solved by one person. To take on cancer, it takes all of us. It takes a society. 💛
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About the role
Role Details
Canadian Cancer Society Lodges provide a place to stay for cancer patients during their treatments away from home. It is a supportive environment for people with cancer and their adult companions. As a volunteer at the Lodge, you play an essential role in creating a home away from home for the clients and their families. The Lodges are located near cancer treatment centres.
Description
Your Duties will include:
- Promotes a social and caring atmosphere in the lodge, focusing attention and time on lodge guests.
- Greets & provides tours for (potential) lodge guests and visitors.
- Answers lodge phone, transfers calls, takes & relays messages, data entry for wig room when necessary.
- Facilitates and supports lodge entertainment activities.
- Provides directions to treatment centres, public transportation, shopping etc.
- Promotes lodge & Canadian Cancer Society activities, & support services.
- Other duties as required.
Why we need you
- At CCS, Lodge Volunteers are essential in fostering a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for people with cancer and their adult companions.
- Join a team of enthusiastic and caring people who share your passion for supporting people effected by cancer.
- Give back to your community in a meaningful way by directly supporting people of all ages going through cancer journeys.
What we're looking for
- Friendly and outgoing, comfortable working with a wide variety of people
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Good communication skills with clear voice and polite telephone manner
Our Investment
- Lodge and Role specific training
- Ongoing updates and support from Staff Partner in Volunteer Engagement
Your commitment
- Minimum of 1 shift per week
- 3–4 hours per shift
- Minimum commitment of 6 months
- We are looking for volunteers for Friday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning shifts
Not the right fit? Search for Lodge Front Desk Volunteer jobs in St. John's, NL
About Canadian Cancer Society
What does it take to take on cancer? It takes all of us.
We all know the saying ‘It takes a village.’ But to take on cancer, it takes more than a village. We believe it takes a society. It takes a community – of patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers, advocates, donors, supporters and volunteers – rallying together around a shared cause.
Profound impact is possible when we combine our actions with the actions of others. Our goal at the Canadian Cancer Society is to inspire people of all ages, from all backgrounds and all parts of the country to come together to take on cancer’s biggest issues.
Nothing big gets solved by one person. To take on cancer, it takes all of us. It takes a society. 💛