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Support Services
MacCharles Unit: Support Service Positions
Volunteer Corner
Volunteers provide friendly assistance to patients and visitors by:
- Filling a public relations role in greeting and directing people
- Selling candy and craft items
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Support Services
Volunteers provide clerical support such as:
- Photocopying, filing, sorting mail, and general office tasks
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Medical Library
Volunteers assist the librarian in the day-to-day operation of the library by:
- Photocopying articles
- Shelving books and journals
- Preparing library cards
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Couriers/Patient Guides
Volunteer Couriers and Patient Guides assist staff in providing timely treatment to patients. Their duties include:
- Pick up and delivery of charts, X-rays, blood samples, and requisitions to various locations within CancerCare and the Health Sciences Centre
- Accompany patients to clinics, using a wheelchair when required
- Provide a friendly, visible presence in the entrance of CancerCare Manitoba
- Provide direction as needed for treatment areas and various clinics within CancerCare and the Health Sciences Centre
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
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Special Events
Volunteers raise awareness and/or funds for CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. These are generally evening and weekend positions. Activities could include:
- Selling raffle tickets and merchandise
- Event registration and pledge collections
- Assist at golf tournaments, fundraising dinners, walks and runs
For more information, please contact the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation.
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