Job Description
Title: Burnaby Neighbourhood House Heat Response Volunteer Opportunity
Description:
Burnaby Neighbourhood House (BNH) is urgently seeking on-call volunteers to support our Heat Response initiative. In response to the tragic heat dome of 2021 that led to 619 heat-related deaths in British Columbia, we've created a specialized task force aimed at preventing further heat-related fatalities in our community. This is an urgent matter, especially for Burnaby, where a majority of these deaths occurred, specifically within the Edmonds area.
As part of the Heat Response program there is a need for in-person volunteering at Burnaby Neighbourhood House. This could involve anything from assembling cooling kits to doing data entry, getting out in the community and posting posters and raising awareness in the city about the program. This is an immediate need and you would start right away.
Your Role:
- Distribute posters/resource cards about heat awareness
- Assemble cooling kits
- Data Entry
- Other needs as they arise
Key Requirements:
- Compassion and respect for seniors.
- Proficiency in English
- Ability to be on-call during heatwave events.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to speak a second language is an asset
BNH is coordinating this heat response initiative with the belief that no senior in our community should suffer or lose their life due to a lack of adequate support during a heat dome event. Your contribution can help us protect our seniors and potentially save lives.
Training will be provided, and we need volunteers to get onboard as soon as possible, with the summer heat approaching.
For more information or to express interest in this volunteering opportunity, please apply. Let's work together to protect and care for our seniors during times of extreme heat.
**Volunteer Now! Protect our seniors. Protect our community.**
Location: Burnaby
Job Type: Volunteer
Burnaby Neighbourhood House is an equal opportunity provider.
Job Types: Casual, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
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