Hospital Discharge Volunteer
(Georgian Triangle Humane Society)
Opportunity Details: Hospital Discharge Volunteer
| Contact | Joanna Chardola, Team Coordinator, Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS); Phone: 705-445-5204 ext 220; Email: volunteer@gths.ca |
| Duties | Overview & Impact: The GTHS Animal Hospital contains an Operating Room, Treatment Room, Examination Room, Pharmacy, X-Ray Room and a Hospital Intake / Recovery Area. Having an onsite hospital ensures animals receive timely, thorough and comprehensive care, saves dozens of daily phone calls, reduces trips back and forth to veterinary clinics, dramatically decreases the stress on the GTHS animals, and leads to the additional benefit of earlier adoption availability; so these animals find their forever home quickly. The GTHS Animal Hospital is one of the only accessible spay/neuter hospitals serving Bruce, Grey and part of Simcoe County that performs 3,000 surgeries annually (an average of 50 surgeries per week), and subsidizing ~$770K in veterinary costs each year. To promote pet wellness and safety, 1,858 rabies vaccinations and 1,767 microchips are administered to GTHS Animal residents and community clients on an annual basis. Position Summary: Reporting to the Community Programs Coordinator (and the Director of Medicine), the Hospital Discharge Volunteer will be responsible for discharging animals to the public after their Hospital appointment / surgery, as well as overseeing the cleanliness of the Hospital Intake Room.
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| More Info Link | https://gths.ca/gths-volunteer-positions/ |
| Benefits | |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Customer / Sales Services |
| Skills/Experience | Accounting & Finance - Basic math skills for calculating cost of services is helpful - may be occasionally needed ; Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training - If training a new volunteer ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; 18 years of age minimum Punctual and reliable Demonstrates understanding and passion for animal welfare Diligent compliance with guidelines and protocols for personal and animal safety Self-motivated and energetic, with proven ability to complete tasks with competency and accuracy Basic math (for calculating cost of occasional add-on services) Able to work in a fast paced environment Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills Excellent time management and organizational skills Able to work independently and as part of a small team Works cooperatively and effectively with others A criminal record (police) check is required |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; One shift a week on weekdays from 2.30-4pm. Available shifts will be discussed at time of recruitment. A minimum commitment of 6 months is required. |
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Interacting with other Hospital Volunteers and GTHS staff, as well as with members of the public when collecting their pets after surgery |
| Minimum Hours | 1.5 |
| Accessibility | Not Accessible - Whilst our entrance, foyer and washrooms are accessible, unfortunately the areas our volunteers work in are not ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door |
| Location | Collingwood |
| Number of Positions | Collingwood: 1 individual(s) ; Grey County ; Simcoe County 1 individual(s) needed in total. The GTHS posts on Volunteer Connection to build awareness of volunteer opportunities. The vacancies we are actively looking to fill at this time are posted on our live updated website, however, applicants may apply for any position at any time and be waitlisted for their preferred position(s). To see our vacancies and to download / submit an application form, visit: https://www.gths.ca/volunteer/ |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; Shadowing/working alongside an experienced volunteer ; The GTHS onboarding process must be completed prior to training/first shift - this is takes place virtually, by email. A criminal record police check is also required for this particular volunteer position. |
| Transportation | Near public transit ; Car required |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | <Physical demands of the position include bending, kneeling and carrying cats in carriers with a potential maximum weight of 7.6kg / 16.75lb |
| Start Date | On or after 20 Mar 2024 |
Agency Details: Georgian Triangle Humane Society
| Office Phone | 705-445-5204 |
| info@gths.ca | |
| Website | www.gths.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 549 10th Line Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W1 |