Volunteer Services

The Gift of Service

"Oddly enough, my time as a volunteer may have done more for me than for anyone. The great experiences I have had and the people I have met through volunteering have changed my life."

The gift of service

TRAILS recreation

Purpose

To assist with the recreation outreach component of TRAILS.

Reports To

Recreation Therapist.

Days/Hours

  • Varying shifts,
  • Monday - Friday Minimum of five (5) hours per week

Volunteer Duties/Responsibilities

  • Arrive promptly at scheduled time.
  • Encourage patients to participate in various recreational activities, community resources classes, educational classes, and adaptive sports.
  • Assist in set-up, clean-up, food preparation, organizing games and activities, and recruitment of participants.
  • Provide administrative support such as updating databases, coordination with local agencies for events, and confirming participants and volunteers for events.
  • Must have current CPR certification.
  • Must have basic computer skills.
  • Must complete TRAILS volunteer training program.
  • Must have basic knowledge of various recreational activities.
  • Must have current food handler's permit
  • Adhere to additional hospital policy and procedures.