Welcome Volunteer Program
Welcome Volunteers play a key role in creating a welcoming environment at Klinic. They assist with greeting clients and help keep our front reception area organized and comfortable. They also provide information about our services and resources.
Requirements
Before beginning, volunteers must:
- Be 18 years or older.
- Attend an interview.
- Attend about eight hours of training.
- Provide references.
- Be willing to apply for a Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check.
- Commit to a minimum of one shift per week for at least six months.
What makes a great Welcome Volunteer?
We’re looking for people who are:
- Kind and welcoming to everyone
- Open to learning and growing
- Good at talking and listening
- Comfortable speaking with new people
- Respectful of different cultures and languages
- Physically able to stand, walk, and assist with mobility needs
- Ability to uphold confidentiality and privacy standards
It also helps if you:
- Know our neighbourhood
- Speak more than one language
Quick Role Highlights
- Greet and welcome clients and visitors
- Sanitize high-touch areas (e.g., door handles, chairs)
- Answer basic questions and direct visitors to appropriate services
- Maintain cleanliness of waiting areas and notify staff of facility issues
- Provide information on local services and resources
- Give out harm reduction and safer sex supplies
Training Details
Welcome Volunteers will receive a general orientation on Klinic’s services and the Welcome Volunteer role. Training includes:
- PHIA (Personal Health Information Act)
- Routine Practices & Hand Hygiene
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Social Justice & Anti-Oppression
- Social Determinants of Health
Questions?
We’re excited to hear from you! Reach out to us by:
Email: volunteerintake@klinic.mb.ca.
Phone: 204-784-4006.
Ready to apply?
The first step to getting involved with our Welcome Volunteer program is to fill out the application form below.