ns31 11 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Hi everyone, I'm hoping to get some ideas on what others have done for medically related volunteering? I'm a mature applicant and haven't had much experience in the hospital. I work full time during the day which makes it difficult to take advantage of some of the opportunities at the hospital to try and close the gap. I have extensive community volunteer experience but I'm really struggling with finding something that fits in my schedule to help in the medically-related category. I've been helping with meal assistance at the hospital and have been a FeedNS Helpline volunteer, but I would really like some other ideas on what opportunities are available. Any advice I culd get would be fantastic! Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boggie111 39 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I'm also a mature applicant and I've been working throughout the whole application and interviewing process so I know it can be stressful and very time-constraining! In terms of medically related experiences, I've been volunteering as a resident and family care volunteer at a local hospice. My responsibilities are usually to help out nursing staff in providing care to patients (i.e., moving, feeding, etc.), keeping residents company, talking to residents' families, answering call bells, and delivering meals. I think the experience has been invaluable and I find it very rewarding. Although it's not exactly a hospital experience, you do get a sense of what it is working with vulnerable people and it gives you a first-hand experience in dealing with patients. An added benefit is that you can volunteer evenings and weekends. I highly recommend inquiring about possible hospice volunteering! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ns31 11 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Did you do this is Halifax? I inquired about hospice volunteering last year but didn't have any luck finding anything. boggie111 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cat123456 3 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Have you tried St John Ambulance? I did that in Halifax and it is medically related, flexible as you set your hours and I got to see a few shows while volunteering. Check out their website: http://ns.sjaresponder.ca/ PM me if you want more info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boggie111 39 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Did you do this is Halifax? I inquired about hospice volunteering last year but didn't have any luck finding anything. No, I live in Toronto. Sorry! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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