A volunteer navigator is a person who works with persons living with serious illness and their families to facilitate connections, help to prolong independence, and promote quality of life.
This role involves establishing relationships with persons and their families to learn who they are and what is important to them. They then use this knowledge to help clients connect with people and resources in their communities through a “best fit,” culturally safe, family-centric approach.
All Nav-CARE volunteers must undergo a reference check and provide a vulnerable sector RCMP check.
Volunteers complete specialized orientation and training before meeting with clients.
Watch this short video to learn more about Nav-CARE.
Learn more on the Yukon government website: Learn about Nav-CARE.
Previous volunteer experience an asset but not required. Training provided.
Resourceful in seeking out information and resources.
Ability to develop compassionate relationships with persons who are experiencing loss.
Experience in visiting older persons in their home, aging, loss, and palliative care (can be family members, friends, or in volunteer or professional role).
Visit with individuals regularly, either in person or virtually.
Develop relationships with individuals and their family.
Provide support and encouragement.
Understand what is important to clients in terms of quality of life.
Find and connect individuals and families to resources.
Help individuals and families find and make sense of information.
Provide a sounding-board for individuals as they make decisions.
Help individuals stay engaged in what is meaningful to them and stay independent.
Anticipate what is coming and help individuals plan.
1-2 hours per week.
Do you want to contribute to the community and meet new people? Volunteers find that contributing in a meaningful way to a person’s life and forming new connections among peers is very rewarding.
Looking for volunteer or work experience? Volunteering with Nav-CARE will give you on the ground experience in a helping role. Note: Nav-CARE volunteers do not provide personal care or medical advice.
Are you new to Whitehorse? Volunteering with Nav-CARE provides a meaningful connection to the community.
Mentorship, peer support, and bimonthly volunteer gatherings.
