Recreation Therapy
(Lakeridge Health)
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Position ID: V-OSH1477
Last Modified: 20 Jan 2025
Last Full Update: 20 Jan 2025
Opportunity Details: Recreation Therapy
| Contact | Volunteer Resources, Lakeridge Health; Email: volunteer@lh.ca |
| Duties | Volunteers provide support by interacting with patients in group settings. You will assist recreation therapists by helping with cognitive or creative activities such as games, arts, crafts, and music. These volunteers also assist with escorting patients to common areas for socialization and events. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) |
| Areas of Interest | Health Care ; Social Interaction |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) |
| Interaction Level | Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Day |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon Saturday: Morning, Afternoon Sunday: Morning, Afternoon |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Location | Bowmanville, Oshawa and Whitby Hospitals |
| Number of Positions | Bowmanville ; Oshawa ; Whitby 15 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training on the job |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Cost | Volunteer uniform ($5-$20 depending on site and volunteer). May also be required to pay for a Vulnerable Sector Check ($20). |
| Additional Requirements | Police Check: May not be required. |
Agency Details: Lakeridge Health
| Address & Map | 1 Hospital Court Oshawa, ON L1G 2B9 |
