Heart Niagara Inc

What services does your organization provide?
Community Preparedness:

• CPR training, AED training and placement
• Diagnostic Program: Echosonography, Stress testing
• Healthy Heart Schools' Program: CPR & AED Training,Family education,CV Risk assessment
• Health Professionals Education
• Healthy Daily Living Program: Cooking for a Healthier You, Smoke Cessation Counseling, HEART Project
• Investigator Initiated Research
• Workplace Wellness: Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Clinics, Employee Investment Programs

Do you have any age requirements?
Requirements depend on the nature of the activity. Volunteering opportunities are available for adolescents with proof of parental permission.

Do you require language proficiency other than in English?
No, however additional languages may be an asset.

What time commitment(s) are you expecting from a volunteer?
Time commitments vary. For fundraisers there may be opportunities for a 6 hours through 40 hours. Ongoing commitments are available within Heart Niagara. Reliability is a key asset when volunteering.

Are there any other requirements for being a volunteer?
Heart Niagara requires responsible and dependable volunteers. CPR training, organizational skills, marketing, fundraising and computer skills are assets. Signing of a confidentiality agreement is required.

Are there any specific skills and experience required?
Your skills will determine the volunteer options available for you. We have a need for many different skill sets and experience levels. Heart Niagara offers health services, cooking classes and delivers many special events. Through the interview process our staff will match you with an opportunity you are prepared for and interested in.

What type of volunteer positions are typically available?

• Fundraising Committee
• CPR trainers
• Committee Membership
• Board of Directors
• Event volunteers

Is there any training provided for volunteers?
Training will depend on the nature of the volunteer position. We will not put volunteers into positions for which they are not qualified or comfortable with. CPR and AED certification may be provided.

What are the typical volunteer activities occurring at your organization?
Volunteer opportunities may arise in health services, cooking classes, or other areas. However we particularly need volunteers for special events and fundraisers. Please contact us to see what is available. Your skills and experience will help to determine your role at Heart Niagara.

How will a person benefit from volunteering with Heart Niagara Inc?
Heart Niagara provides important cardiovascular health education and services for the Niagara area. By volunteering you can be assured that you are having a positive impact on the health of our community. In addition to this personal satisfaction, volunteers will have the opportunity to learn new skills and expand their expertise. Experience with non-profit organizations is great to have and could be an addition to your resume to assist in getting the job you want.

Do you accept high school students?
Yes. High school students can inquire about the opportunities available for them. We are happy to provide a letter of confirmation of participation and/or sign volunteer hour sheets for student volunteers.