Volunteer Position – Masterpiece Southland Meadows

This is a position that requires a once-a-month commitment where the volunteer is to facilitate a book exchange for Masterpiece Southland Meadows Retirement Residence. The description which outlines the duties and requirements is as follows:

Hours of volunteerism:   2 hours a month (est.) 

                    4th Wednesday of the month    

                                                Exchange hours: 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Duties:

• Volunteer(s) will need to pick up the bins of books from the library and arrive at the Masterpiece Retirement Residence before the indicated time. 
• Volunteer(s) will note down which books are returned and which are borrowed, as well as any requests. 
• Volunteer(s) will return the shipment to the library after the indicated time. 

Requirements:

• Clear record check, including the vulnerable sector
• Access to a vehicle that can carry 4-6 bins of books
• Ability to lift 10 kg
• Ability to stand for periods of time
• Reliability and clear communication

If you are interested in this position, please fill out an application provided by MHPL Homebound Services. Please direct any inquiries to Maeghan Churko at (403) 866-6196 or homeboundservices@shortgrass.ca.

Volunteer Position – South Country Village (pending)

This is a position that requires a two-day commitment per month where the volunteer is to drop off and pick up a shipment of books. The description which outlines the duties and requirements is as follows:

Hours of volunteerism:  2 hours a month (est.)      

                                               First Monday and following Wednesday of the month

*Please note that Wednesday may be switched to Thursday if needed

Duties:

• Volunteer(s) will need to pick up the bins of books from the library on Monday before 5:00 pm and drop them off at South Country Village. 
• Volunteer(s) will need to pick up the bins of books from South Country Village on Wednesday after 4:30 pm and drop them off at the library.

Requirements:

• Clear record check, including the vulnerable sector
• Access to a vehicle that can carry 6-8 bins of books
• Ability to lift 10 kg
• Reliability and clear communication

If you are interested in this position, please fill out an application provided by MHPL Homebound Services. Please direct any inquiries to Maeghan Churko at (403) 866-6196 or homeboundservices@shortgrass.ca.

Volunteer Position – Medicine Hat Care Community (Sienna Senior Living)

This is a position that requires a two-day commitment per month where the volunteer is to drop off and pick up a shipment of books. The description which outlines the duties and requirements is as follows:

Hours of volunteerism:  2 hours a month (est.)      

                                               Monday preceding and Wednesday following the 2nd Tuesday of the month

                                               Between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm

Duties:

• Volunteer(s) will need to pick up the bins of books from the library on Monday and drop them off at Medicine Hat Care Community between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. 
• Volunteer(s) will need to pick up the bins of books from Medicine Hat Care Community on Wednesday and drop them off at the library between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Requirements:

• Clear record check, including the vulnerable sector
• Access to a vehicle that can carry 4-6 bins of books
• Ability to lift 10 kg
• Reliability and clear communication

If you are interested in this position, please fill out an application provided by MHPL Homebound Services. Please direct any inquiries to Maeghan Churko at (403) 866-6196 or homeboundservices@shortgrass.ca.

Volunteer Position – Norwood Grande

This is a position that requires a once-a-month commitment to facilitate a book exchange for Norwood Grande. The description that outlines the duties and requirements is as follows:

Hours of volunteerism: 2 hours a month (est.)

Second Wednesday of the month
Exchange hours: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Duties:

• Volunteer(s) will need to pick up the bins of books from the library and arrive at the Norwood Grande before the indicated time. 
• Volunteer(s) will note down which books are returned and which are borrowed, as well as any requests. 
• Volunteer(s) will return the shipment to the library after the indicated time. 

Requirements: 

• Clear record check, including the vulnerable sector
• Access to a vehicle that can carry 4-6 bins of books
• Ability to lift 10 kg
• Ability to stand for periods of time
• Reliability and clear communication

If you are interested in this position, please fill out an application provided by MHPL Homebound Services. Please direct any inquiries to Maeghan Churko at (403) 866-6196 or homeboundservices@shortgrass.ca.