Oportunidades para voluntarios

Immediate Volunteer Need

Volunteer Services Photographer: The Volunteer Services Photographer will be responsible for taking photographs of BMC volunteers, events, gatherings, in compliance with privacy and confidentiality policies at BMC. They will collaborate with other volunteers, staff and Marketing/Communication to identify content needs and share visual stories.

Description: Volunteer Services Photographer

Name of Volunteer Position: Volunteer Services Photographer  

Location: Volunteer Services Office, BMCHS  Staff 

Contacts: Volunteer Services Staff  

Purpose: The Volunteer Services Photographer will be responsible for taking photographs of BMC volunteers, events, gatherings, in compliance with privacy and confidentiality policies at BMC. 

Description (includes duties, responsibilities, what the volunteer may learn or gain in experience, any special abilities needed, etc.):  

• Capture high-quality visual content 
• Document events, activities, and situations relevant to BMC Volunteer Services.  
• Attend and photograph variety of events 
• Create visual content for various purposes, such as social media, websites, reports, and other communication materials.  
• Ensure images align with brand and mission  Collaborate with other volunteers, staff and Marketing/Communication to identify content needs and share visual stories.  
• Provide own equipment, manage photo releases and permissions, obtain necessary photo releases to ensure compliance with privacy policies. 

• Take individual and group photographs of BMC volunteers across the BMCHS  Catalogue a photograph file/library 

  Requirements Organizational skills  

• Able to be flexible with scheduling  
• Photography skills: Demonstrated ability to capture clear, well-composed, and creatively engaging photographs.  
• Technical proficiency: Knowledge of photography equipment and techniques.  
• Creativity and artistic vision: Ability to develop compelling and impactful visuals.  
• Reliability and punctuality: Ability to meet deadlines and arrive on time for events.  
• Communication skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with other volunteers and staff.  

• Passion for photography and the organization's mission: A genuine interest in documenting and sharing BMC’s work  

  Ideal Characteristics/ Background 

•  Interest in medical care  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills  
• Creativity Computer skills for editing and printing or sending photographs.  
• Ability to take direction  
• Ability to take on responsibility  
• Multiple language skills welcome

Department Support Roles

Admin Support Roles

Volunteer Services Admin Support: This role is crucial in helping us engage passionate and committed volunteers to support our mission at BMC. As a volunteer admin support, your responsibility could include entering and updating data into our systems, reviewing applications, supporting new volunteer onboarding, making welcome calls, and more.

Greeter Roles

Family Medicine Greeter Role: Volunteers greet patients, escort them to appointments, and provide administrative support. They also keep patients informed about wait times, ensuring clear communication between staff and patients.  

Ambassador: Volunteers do the important task of welcoming patients and visitors to the medical campus. They provide directions, escort patients to appointments, and ensure everyone feels comfortable and supported as they navigate the facility.  

Patient Support Roles

Hematology Oncology Patient Support: The Hematology and Medical Oncology Patient Support Volunteer provides companionship, emotional support and encouragement through time spent with patients. This is done through listening, engaging and assistance, in collaboration with the medical staff. This may include one on one interactions or leading group activities.   

Step Down Unit: The Step Down Unit Patient Support Volunteer will provide companionship, emotional support and encouragement through time spent with patients through listening, engaging and assistance, in collaboration with the medical staff. 

Entertainment Cart: Volunteers brighten waiting rooms by delivering books, magazines, puzzles, and coloring activities to patients and guests. This role provides opportunities for friendly conversation and engagement, especially appreciated by families with young children waiting for appointments. 

Special Project Roles

Teaching Kitchen Special Projects Volunteer: Teaching Kitchen Volunteers support the program of the teaching kitchen through assisting classes, supporting programming goals, and engaging the community in healthy eating education.  

Research Roles

Research Volunteer: Volunteers in research roles assist in existing projects by working with data,  recruiting participants, and other tasks that support the research project.