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1 person is interested
Massage Therapists needed for Caregiver Wellness programs at hospitals throughout the GTA
ORGANIZATION: Project Sunshine Canada
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1 person is interested
Project Sunshine is an international nonprofit charitable organization that provides free creative, educational and social programs to children and their families facing medical challenges. Additionally, wellness support is provided to their parents and caregivers.
We are looking for caring and dedicated registered massage therapists to participate in the programs we offer to caregivers whose children are facing medical challenges at the following hospitals.
Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital (NICU) -Tuesday afternoon volunteers needed.
Sunnybrook Hospital (NICU) - Wednesday evening volunteers needed.
SickKids Hospital (Hospital-wide, NICU) - Wednesday daytime and Thursdays evening volunteers needed.
Holland-Bloorview Children's Rehabilitation Hospital - Tuesday evening volunteers needed.
Mount Sinai Hospital (NICU) - Thursday daytime and Tuesday evening volunteers needed.
Michael Garron (NICU) - Tuesday afternoon volunteers needed
To learn more about our Caregiver Wellness Program please visit Projectsunshine.ca/programs
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About Project Sunshine Canada
Location:
P.O. Box 83520 RPO Avenue Road, Toronto, ON M5R 3T6, CA
Mission Statement
Project Sunshine is an international non-profit organization that provides free educational, creative, and social programs to children facing medical challenges. Our trained volunteers spread sunshine, restoring a crucial sense of normalcy to the pediatric healthcare environment. Project Sunshine Canada’s programs include arts and crafts, reading, caregiver wellness, and special events, which provide children and their families with a much-needed break from the daily trials associated with medical issues.
Description
In 1998, college student Joe Weilgus visited a friend in the hospital. Walking by the pediatric wing, he noticed so many young patients sitting alone in their rooms with nothing to do. Unable to forget what he saw, Joe returned to the hospital the following week dressed up as a clown determined to spread cheer.
Joe’s positive energy boosted the morale of scared patients and anxious caregivers. Through "clowning around" with the kids and keeping them company, he realized that every young patient could benefit from the same support and companionship. He recruited classmates to join him in his volunteer efforts to brighten the lives of local pediatric patients. Shortly after, other college campuses expressed interest in making a difference, with Joe’s co-workers later doing the same.
And Project Sunshine was born.
Officially incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 1999, Project Sunshine opened its first professional office in New York City in the early 2000s.
In 2006 Project Sunshine Canda was incorporated. Today, Project Sunshine operates programs in 5 countries, impacts over 150,000 pediatric patients and their families, and provides meaningful community service opportunities to over 18,000 volunteers. We work hard to raise awareness for the emotional needs of children facing medical challenges and their often forgotten caregivers.
Since 2012 Project Sunshine Canada has touched the lives of over 80,000 children and their families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1000 Yonge St., Lower Level 1TorontoToronto, ON M4W2K2Canada
DATE POSTED
August 5, 2019
SKILLS
- Massage Therapy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours monthly. We do ask for a one-year volunteer commitment.