Hospital Team: Admissions Volunteer
(Georgian Triangle Humane Society)
Opportunity Details: Hospital Team: Admissions Volunteer
| Contact | Joanna Chardola, Team Coordinator, Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS); Phone: 705-445-5204 ext 220; Email: volunteer@gths.ca |
| Duties | 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, approximately 1,860 rabies vaccinations and 1,770 microchips are administered to GTHS Animal residents and community clients on an annual basis. DescriptionReporting to the Community Programs Coordinator (and the Director of Medicine), the Hospital Admissions Volunteer will be responsible for providing a warm welcome to Hospital clients and reviewing the same-day services booked for their pet or for Community Cats. Time CommitmentOne shift a week on weekdays from 7.50-10am (admissions take place from 8am until approximately 9.45am). See below for available shifts. A minimum commitment of 6 months is required. Roles and Responsibilities
Working Conditions:
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| More Info Link | https://gths.ca/volunteer/hospital-admissions-volunteer/ |
| Benefits | Keeping active, Meet like-minded people supporting a good cause, AGM Voting rights after 90 days, First in line to adopt, Volunteer events, volunteer recognition, volunteer newsletter and internal Facebook group access |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; 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 or products) 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 Current, clean criminal record police check |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; 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/ |
| Interaction Level | Small Group |
| Accessibility | Not Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Whilst our entrance/foyer/washrooms are accessible, the areas for volunteering are not |
| Location | Collingwood |
| Number of Positions | Blue Mountains ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood 1 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Shadowing/working alongside an experience volunteer |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Additional Requirements | Position involves bending, kneeling and standing |
| Start Date | On or after 10 Jul 2025 |
| Referrals | 0 |
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 |