Volunteer Navigator
Volunteer navigators support individuals aged 55+ through health declines, offering a listening ear and helping connect them and their families to resources that promote independence and quality of life.
Role Description
The role of the volunteer navigator is to journey with persons (aged 55+) as they travel the long and winding road of declining health. A volunteer navigator is a listening, supportive presence who works with individuals and their families to facilitate connections, independence, and promote quality of life. By establishing relationships with the client(s), the volunteer learns who these individuals are and what is important to them in order to navigate the changes and needs that arise as they seek to live long and well in the place they call home. Transportation reimbursement available.
Goals of Service
Nav-CARE was developed to meet the needs of persons who may be living with chronic illness, facing loneliness or social isolation, and declining health through companionship, navigation, and connection. Volunteer navigators often begin their work with clients before they need home-based healthcare services. This proactive approach enables supportive care to be provided early on which enables clients to remain independent for as long as possible. Nav-CARE clients say that volunteers make their lives “more livable.”
Time Commitment
Completion of the Nav-CARE training course (approximately 3 to 6 hours to complete all 6 modules) and recurring volunteer meetings (1-2 hours monthly) are required for this position.
Volunteers and clients are able to arrange a schedule that works for both parties. Visits are approximately 1 to 2 hours and can occur every 1 to 3 weeks.
Volunteer Requirements
Volunteer navigators should be excellent problem solvers and know their community in order to locate services and resources that may benefit the client. Volunteer navigators usually have related volunteer or work experience with older adults or community services.
To be a Nav-CARE volunteer, you will need the following:
- A Volunteer Application Form
- Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check
- Clean Drivers Abstract for the last 3 years (if applicable)
- Nav-CARE Training & Certificate of Completion
Questions? Call Tia at 780-673-1350 or email tia@camrosefcss.ca
Ready To Volunteer?
Follow the steps below to become a volunteer.
Step 1: Submit Application Online
Create an account for Better Impact and fill out our online application form with your personal information and areas of interest.
Step 2: Meet With Volunteer Coordinator
We'll discuss your options and address any questions. After that, we'll contact your references. If everything is in order, you'll need to apply for a police information and vulnerable sector check.
Step 3: Complete
Training
Once accepted, you will need to read our volunteer handbook, and complete training to prepare you for your volunteer role.
If you need help getting started, feel free to contact our office for support or to request a paper form.
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