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Welcome Baby Kit Delivery Volunteer

Welcome Baby Kit Delivery Volunteer

Welcome Baby is an expansion of our partnership with Alberta Health Services to deliver our award-winning programs and services for babies and preschoolers beyond the walls of the library and in the community, through public health clinics and neonatal hospital units as part of the two-month immunization process for newborns.

A library card, books and story times are a gateway to a love and life of reading. Every child in Edmonton deserves access to literacy resources essential to success in school and life.

Volunteer Location

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with EPL. There are no volunteer opportunities for this role at this time.

Volunteer Responsibilities

  • Deliver Welcome Baby kits to the Public Health Centres and Neonatal Units at select Hospitals in the Edmonton region during opening hours.
  • Return empty bins to the EPL branch.

Volunteer Skills & Qualifications

Required

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Enjoy working independently and in a team environment.
  • Vehicle able to transport Welcome Baby Packages is required.
  • Communicate promptly and effectively in a friendly manner.

Volunteer Commitment

Length of Commitment

  • Minimum one year commitment required.

Time Commitment

  • Deliveries will be made every two weeks on a regular day and time that is convenient for the volunteer.
  • Must deliver when the Health care centers are open Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Orientation / Training

  • On site orientation prior to start of volunteer work.

Volunteer Benefits

  • Supporting vital early literacy skills impacting infant's long-term health and success.
  • Earn Book Bucks and receive free books at EPL Book Sales.
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