Rewarding Opportunities

There are many rewarding opportunities to get involved with The Foundation and support Guelph General Hospital.

Board Member – The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital

Your time, talent and experience is needed

If you are looking to contribute your time and talent to help transform healthcare through giving, we encourage you to consider this opportunity to join the volunteer Board of Directors of The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital.

Together with Guelph General Hospital, our shared vision is a healthier community for everyone. Every piece of patient-care equipment at Guelph General Hospital is funded through donations, including equipment as essential as IV pumps, surgical scopes and diagnostic scanners.

We are looking to fill three board positions beginning in June, 2024.

Applications are welcome from all interested candidates who are committed to our stated values of compassion, collaboration, integrity, inclusivity and innovation. We particularly encourage applications from those with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Information Technology and/or Digital strategies
  • Human Resources or legal expertise
  • Building community partnerships and engaging diverse communities
  • Governance, financial and/or investment management

We foster an inclusive board culture that aims to share power and encourages members to bring their diverse perspectives, identity and life experience to their board service.

If you are passionate about making our community stronger, healthier and better for all who live here, and are seeking to develop skills in the above mentioned areas, we also would love to hear from you.

As a board member, you will have the opportunity to network amongst leaders in the local philanthropic and business community. You’ll also gain experience in the following: planning and policy decisions; financial stewardship related to budget, investments and granting; fundraising; and approving and monitoring implementation of the strategic and annual plans. Board members serve as enthusiastic, positive, knowledgeable advocates for Guelph General Hospital and The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital.

Board members hold a three-year term, renewable once. During that time, board members are expected to:

  • Prepare for and attend bi-monthly board meetings and participate fully in all discussions. Meetings are currently held in person the third Thursday of every other month at 8.30 am.
  • Participate in at least one Foundation Committee or Task Force
  • Attend special events and fundraisers and represent the Foundation at community events
  • Make an annual donation at a level that is personally meaningful

The total time commitment is approximately 4-6 hours a month.

Learn more about the Foundation and our work. Interested candidates are asked to complete the application form which can be found online here. Please apply by March 31, 2024. In keeping with our commitment to inclusivity, all short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview with our recruitment committee.

For additional information, you can also contact Julie Byczynski, CEO at 519-837-6440 x2350 or [email protected]

Events Assistant Summer Student

We are hiring an Events Assistant Summer Student!

Are you passionate about making positive change while gaining valuable work experience? We have an important role for you this summer in transforming healthcare for our Guelph-Wellington community.

The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital (FGGH) raises money to support Guelph General Hospital. Our mission is to transform healthcare through giving. Funds raised by FGGH support patient care equipment for our Hospital, capital projects and other initiatives which support equitable and exemplary care at the hospital for the people of Guelph-Wellington. Sound interesting? Read on!

This role may be funded by a Canada Summer Jobs grant from the Federal Government. The position has an anticipated start date of late April/early May for a minimum of 12 weeks, based on 37.5 hours per week. Additional hours and/or extension may be possible.  The position pays $19 per hour, with typical hours of 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. In accordance with the Canada Summer Jobs National Priorities, this position seeks to support young people who may face barriers to employment. Black, Indigenous and racialized youth are especially encouraged to apply.

If you have a passion for supporting your community and gaining experience in the charitable sector while working with a collaborative team, please review and consider applying today for this position.

The Events Assistant will support the implementation of the Tour de Guelph cycling event as well as support an array of fundraising, marketing and communication activities. In our fast-paced mission-driven environment, we aim to provide a well-rounded experience in non-profit administration.  This provides mentorship and exciting learning opportunities in communications, donor service and healthcare fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

1. Event Co-ordination and Logistics:

  • As part of the Tour de Guelph team, support all aspects of planning/execution for this fundraising/cycling event for over 700 community participants as well as corporate sponsors and vendors.
  • Work independently on assigned projects and tasks, such as signage or follow up
  • Communicate with volunteers and train them on assigned duties, including working closely with our Rotary partners
  • Answer incoming questions and provide details to participants, sponsors and volunteers
  • Assist with social media event promotion, including producing digital assets
  • During the event, take responsibility for an assigned area, trouble-shoot and solve any issues in a timely way

2. Fundraising Support:

  • Be a first point of contact for our Foundation office for incoming donor/client inquiries, face to face interactions to accept donations, responding in writing to general questions and providing professional and efficient customer service
  • Assist in the execution of donor stewardship activities, including communications, events and hospital tours
  • Learn our database and other digital tools to update and maintain accurate donor/client records
  • Provide support to the team, including scheduling meetings in Outlook, booking rooms/spaces, managing donor correspondence, assisting others on projects or tasks

3. Communications & Marketing:

  • Provide support to the communications and marketing team including developing digital and written content for social media, electronic newsletter, and video production.

 

Required Experience and Skills*:

  • A post-secondary student working towards their Undergrad Degree and is going back to school in September on a full-time basis.
  • Education, volunteer or paid experience in communications, marketing or public relations or fund development is an asset.
  • Strong communication skills – written and verbal
  • Strong technological skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize with an attention to detail

*Not everyone fits neatly into a box. Further in alignment with GGH’s values of compassion, inclusive, inspired, collaboration, and respect we value the new perspectives and skills that lived experience brings. If you have transferrable skills from other areas, and feel you can make a meaningful contribution to our work, please apply.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of patients, staff and our community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada prior to their start date.

Together with Guelph General Hospital, we seek to create a healthier community for everyone.

Interested? Please submit your cover letter and resumé by email to [email protected]. Please state Foundation Events Assistant in the email subject line. Applications will be reviewed until April 5th.

This position may be funded by a Canada Summer Jobs grant from the Federal Government. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period*;
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

*The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.

**International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.

 

Foundation Volunteer

Volunteers are one of the most important resources we have. 

Your desire to work willingly with us for the betterment of Guelph General Hospital makes you special. We want you on our team!

We value our volunteers and strive to ensure the donation of your time and energy is a meaningful experience. 

Contact [email protected] or 519-837-6422 to learn more!

Gift Shop Volunteer – GGH

Proceeds from the gift shop and lottery ticket sales are donated to The Foundation for the purchase of patient equipment.

Courtyard Boutique
Greet everyone arriving in the Gift Shop. Sell and replenish supplies. Keep shop clean and free of clutter. Provide general information and directions to patients and visitors. Shifts are Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 1 – 4 p.m.; and 4 – 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 2 – 5 p.m.

Hospital Equipment Lottery Program For People (H.E.L.P.P.)
Sell break-open lottery tickets to support the purchase of patient care equipment; provide general information and directions to patients and visitors. Must be able to push a cart and lift boxes of tickets. Shifts are Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – noon; noon – 2 p.m. and 2 – 4 p.m.

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