Volunteer Role Description
Position:
WELLNESS AMBASSADOR
Program and Position Summary:
The Wellness Ambassador Program supports the three mission priorities of the Heart & Stroke
Foundation: prevent disease, save lives and promote recovery. Reducing the risk for heart disease and
stroke is central to all three of these mission components and in achieving healthy lives free of heart
disease and stroke. The Wellness Ambassador Volunteer will be trained to speak knowledgeably on risk
reduction and disease prevention by providing evidence-based information to the public. The
Ambassador will be the voice and face of our message that “up to 80% of heart disease and stroke is
preventable” and that we can make health last together. The role involves public engagement through
the 1.800 InfoLine and community events. The volunteer can be involved in one or both of these
components.
Applicants:
 Individuals who enjoy working with people
 Individuals who are passionate about health promotion and disease prevention/management
 Individuals willing to learn relevant material and enjoy problem solving
 Persons who may be drawn to this position: current or retired health care professionals,
educators, or rehabilitation therapists; or students in the health sciences
Commitment:
 Attend a comprehensive training
 As an InfoLine Volunteer: Commit to minimum one (1) 3-hour shift per week
 As a Community Events Volunteer: Attend at least one (1) public event every 2 months
 Participation in the Wellness Ambassador Program for 2 years
Responsibilities:
 Answer questions from members of the public on disease prevention and health promotion
 Process health information requests
 Employ and develop an evidence-based resource kit
 Perform evaluations and provide feedback
 Communicate and work with the Heart & Stroke Mission Team
Skills/Attributes:
 Experienced and comfortable working with people over the phone and/or in person
 Willingness to learn and personally engage in health promoting habits
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Good organization skills and ability to multi-task
Strong and effective communication skills
Ability to problem solve and willing to find answers to unique questions
As an InfoLine Volunteer:
- Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office;
- Basic computer research skills or willingness to learn
As a Community Events Volunteer:
o Ability to prepare for and attend various and diverse community based events
o Access to a vehicle an asset
Benefits to Volunteer:
 Dynamic and meaningful way to assist the Heart and Stroke Foundation in meeting our vision of
Healthy Lives Free of Heart Disease and Stroke. Together we will make it happen.
 Making a difference in the health of individuals and communities
 Ongoing opportunities for skills and knowledge development
 Flexible hours
PROGRAM START DATE: September 2014
STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Gillian Wong, Survivor Support Coordinator
LOCATION: BC & Yukon Provincial Office in Vancouver and/or Lower Mainland
Volunteer today and make a difference!
Please submit cover letter and resume by August 15, 2014 to:
Gillian Wong, Survivor Support Coordinator, BC and Yukon
gwong@hsf.bc.ca