Community, Volunteers with in Canada, Alberta, Red Deer.
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Study Title: How do you feel about Covid-19?
Eligibility Requirements: Seeking individuals who are 17 years or older who can read and write well in English to partake in a two-part study.
Study description: The objective of this two-phase study is to examine the relationship between personality characteristics and life circumstances on coping responses to the 2019 Coronavirus (Covid-19). For phase 1, participants will complete an online questionnaire. The online questionnaire will ask questions about participants’ current life circumstances (e.g., employment status and type, how they are currently affected by Covid-19), their mental health status (e.g., anxiety, depression), how they cope with negative life events or challenges, and how they feel about the future. The second phase of the study will consist of completing daily online expressive writing activities for fourteen consecutives days. Participants will be asked to reflect on things that occurred earlier that day, while following guides to help them reflect on these events. The second phase of the study will also consist of completing three follow-up online questionnaires (2 weeks, 1 month, and 3 months after completing the writing program). Enrollment in phase 2 of the study requires the completion of the online questionnaire for phase 1. If participants are interested in enrolling in phase 2, they will have the opportunity to provide us with their email address to commence phase 2. This study has received ethical approval by the ethics board at the University of Ottawa.
Duration: The first phase of the study will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete. For the second phase of the study, each writing entry will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete with the exception of the first session, which will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. Each follow-up survey will take approximately 30-40 minutes to complete.
Benefits: The opportunity to engage in self-reflection and learn techniques that could help process and cope with challenges caused by Covid-19.
Compensation: The opportunity to win one of four 50$ money orders. Each writing session completed will correspond to the number of chances you will have to win one of four money prizes in a draw.
Contact: If participants have any questions about our research, they are encouraged to contact the research assistant (Kheana Barbeau, kbarb006@uottawa.ca).
Study link : http://uottawapsy.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ergiMXhZKmwsvt3
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La qualité des soins de santé est importante pour vous? Avez-vous des suggestions pour améliorer la communication entre les médecins de famille et leurs patients?
Le Réseau des Conseillers publics du Groupe d’étude canadien (RCP-GEC) recrute 10 à 12 membres âgés de 18 ans et plus représentant la diversité de la population du Canada pour un mandat d’une année (renouvelable selon les fonds alloués au RCP-GEC).
Les membres du RCP-GEC seront rémunérés et suivront une formation.
Pourquoi s’impliquer?
Vous aurez l’opportunité de :- Contribuer à l’élaboration des lignes directrices utilisées par les professionnels de la santé pour fournir des soins de santé préventifs de haute qualité
- Donner une voix aux patients et au public lors de l’élaboration de lignes directrices nationales de pratique cliniquePour de plus amples renseignements sur le RCP-GEC, visitez notre site Web: https://canadiantaskforce.ca/get-involved/rcp-gec/?lang=fr
Si vous êtes intéressé(e) à participer au RCP-GEC, cliquez sur le lien suivant afin de confirmer votre admissibilité:
https://knowledgetranslation.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aVf9TGIWDiQPcxPour toute question ou commentaire concernant le RCP-GEC, veuillez contacter Clara Narcisse-Merveille, coordonnatrice de recherche, à l’adresse suivante : Clara.Narcisse-Merveille@unityhealth.to
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Job Description
McMan is looking for a "live in" female housing mentor for our youth transitional housing program. We are looking for someone to offer support and positive role modelling for 1-2 female youth living in the upstairs suite. In exchange, a monthly honorarium is provided in addition to living rent free! The mentor has their own living space.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Knowledge and sensitivity to challenges that may affect youth housing
• Willingness to engage and work with the youth and the housing coordinator
• Excellent communication skills.
• Clear Criminal Record Check.
• Clear Child Intervention Record Check
McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association is a dynamic not-for-profit agency that provides a comprehensive range of programs. McMan is a well-respected organization and has earned a solid reputation as a responsive, highly competent and innovative partner in service delivery since 1989.
For more information, please visit our website at: www.mcmancentral.ca
Job Type: Contract
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Volunteer
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Want to make a positive impact in your community?
MADD Red Deer Chapter is a volunteer based organization that serves the community.
We currently are recruiting for a variety of volunteer positions on our Chapter Board. Requirements: attend 1 meeting a month and when possible attend local events with the Chapter members.
No experience necessary, we provide great training!!!
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MADD Prince Albert Chapter is currently looking for volunteers to join our board. We have a variety of opportunities available.
Commitment - 1 board meeting per month. Min. 1 year. Approx. 4 - 6 hours a month.
We provide training and support.
Support your community, join MADD today.
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Study Title: How do you feel about Covid-19?
Eligibility Requirements: Seeking individuals who are 17 years or older who can read and write well in English to partake in a two-part study.
Study description: The objective of this two-phase study is to examine the relationship between personality characteristics and life circumstances on coping responses to the 2019 Coronavirus (Covid-19). For phase 1, participants will complete an online questionnaire. The online questionnaire will ask questions about participants’ current life circumstances (e.g., employment status and type, how they are currently affected by Covid-19), their mental health status (e.g., anxiety, depression), how they cope with negative life events or challenges, and how they feel about the future. The second phase of the study will consist of completing daily online expressive writing activities for fourteen consecutives days. Participants will be asked to reflect on things that occurred earlier that day, while following guides to help them reflect on these events. The second phase of the study will also consist of completing three follow-up online questionnaires (2 weeks, 1 month, and 3 months after completing the writing program). Enrollment in phase 2 of the study requires the completion of the online questionnaire for phase 1. If participants are interested in enrolling in phase 2, they will have the opportunity to provide us with their email address to commence phase 2. This study has received ethical approval by the ethics board at the University of Ottawa.
Duration: The first phase of the study will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete. For the second phase of the study, each writing entry will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete with the exception of the first session, which will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. Each follow-up survey will take approximately 30-40 minutes to complete.
Benefits: The opportunity to engage in self-reflection and learn techniques that could help process and cope with challenges caused by Covid-19.
Compensation: The opportunity to win one of four 50$ money orders. Each writing session completed will correspond to the number of chances you will have to win one of four money prizes in a draw.
Contact: If participants have any questions about our research, they are encouraged to contact the research assistant (Kheana Barbeau, kbarb006@uottawa.ca).
Study link : http://uottawapsy.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ergiMXhZKmwsvt3
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GoFundMe campaign launched for local family devastated by fatal fire
Jan 28, 2021 2:15 PMThe friend of a Red Deer County woman fighting to put her life back together following a tragic fire that claimed the lives of two of her three children is hoping the community can once again rally in her support.
Jodi Bisio says a previous GoFundMe campaign for her friend Sarah Arlidge saw all contributions returned to their donors as Arlidge was still in a coma at the time, which made it difficult for Bisio to establish the campaign in Sarah’s name.
Now that Arlidge is out of her coma, Bisio hopes the community can once again show her all the love and support they did almost one year ago when $30,000 was raised.
“Sarah is doing an incredible job in recovery,” writes Bisio, on the GoFundMe page. “Sarah is doing physio now which she is insanely proud of and even ate a cheeseburger the other day, which shows how far she has really come.”
It was on Feb. 28, 2020 when fire crews responded to the tragic blaze at the Westview Estates mobile home park west of Red Deer, where Arlidge’s seven-year-old daughter Charlotte passed away. Her five-year-old brother Benjamin succumbed to his injuries.
Three-year-old Sammy suffered a burn to his arm and was taken in by family members following the fire as Sarah went into a coma.
Arlidge lived in the home with her three children and boyfriend at the time, who also survived.
“Sarah has been a hero through all of this,” says Bisio. “She did what any mother would do and went back in that house after making sure her youngest that was right beside her sleeping, was outside and safe. Sarah went back in to the burning house to get Charlotte and Benjamin but the fire and heat was too unbearable for Sarah and she could only reach Benjamin.”
Bisio says Sarah was left with 85 per cent burns to her body.
“Calling her a hero is just not quite enough. Sarah has undergone many types of surgeries. For example, she went through many days of sepsis and had multiple times of nurses and doctors saying she was not going to make it.”Bisio notes, however, that with millions of prayers from family, friends, and strangers alike, Arlidge is now out of ICU and has transitioned into the Burn Unit.
“I remember standing over Sarah’s hospital bed the day after the fire and talking to God and telling him how much I hated him for making my best friend go through such agony and pain and heartbreak,” recalls Bisio.
“I thought to myself, ‘Why God?’ This woman has already been through enough after losing her loving husband a year prior. How much more could she take?”
Bisio describes Arlidge as a strong woman and the best mother to her three beautiful children – Charlotte, Benjamin and Sammy.
“Sarah and her family and myself, as well as her many friends she has by her side, will always hold the weight that’s on Sarah’s shoulders, on all of ours as well,” she maintains. “Sarah will never go a minute without one of us telling her how strong she is, and Sarah will never go a minute without knowing how important she is, and how much of a purpose she has in this life.”
Bisio encourages central Albertans to also consider donations of clothing, furniture and other household items for Arlidge and her young son.
“Sarah is awake and has made amazing progress. Anybody that can donate now is much appreciated, as Sammy and Sarah lost everything.”
Everybody PLEASE SHARE to as many people as we can Please! LETS MAKE THIS HAPPEN FOR SARAH AND SAMMY ♡
Click on the link for the ARTICLE and THEN THERES A LINK IN THE NEWS TO THE GO FUND ME. Please try and make whatever DONATIONS even 2-5 dollars goes a long way!
Whatever ITEMS that you have to donate that anybody can put together can pm me on FB Jodi Hudson or message 8255252412 :) thanks for your time everyone!!
This is In Sarah Arlidge name as well as mine so she is holding all the funds :) ALL DONATIONS EXCEPTED!
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We are conducting an online research study to better understand how physical distancing is impacting people’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. While isolated from others, many people are using smartphones to keep in touch and engage with others. With the use of a special app, we can begin to understand how people are saying socially connected through calling, messaging, and app usage. Understanding healthy social behaviour during the pandemic can help minimize the negative consequences of physical distancing. We are looking for people to join our study!
Who can Participate? We are looking for people aged 15 years and up to participate in the study. You do not need to be diagnosed with a mental disorder to participate in the study. Everyone is welcome!
Will you be reimbursed for your time? Participants will receive $40 for filling out the questionnaires and working with our app for one month. We will ask participants to fill out questionnaires again after three months. So, if you complete the study you will receive $60.
Please register using the following link, so that we can send you more information about what it will mean to take part in the current research study: COVID19-prosit.info
A staff member from our research team is available to answer any questions you have about the study at our toll-free number 1-833-905-0314 or by email at PROSIT@iwk.nshealth.ca.
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La qualité des soins de santé est importante pour vous? Avez-vous des suggestions pour améliorer la communication entre les médecins de famille et leurs patients?
Le Réseau des Conseillers publics du Groupe d’étude canadien (RCP-GEC) recrute 10 à 12 membres âgés de 18 ans et plus représentant la diversité de la population du Canada pour un mandat d’une année (renouvelable selon les fonds alloués au RCP-GEC).
Les membres du RCP-GEC seront rémunérés et suivront une formation.
Pourquoi s’impliquer?
Vous aurez l’opportunité de :- Contribuer à l’élaboration des lignes directrices utilisées par les professionnels de la santé pour fournir des soins de santé préventifs de haute qualité
- Donner une voix aux patients et au public lors de l’élaboration de lignes directrices nationales de pratique cliniquePour de plus amples renseignements sur le RCP-GEC, visitez notre site Web: https://canadiantaskforce.ca/get-involved/rcp-gec/?lang=fr
Si vous êtes intéressé(e) à participer au RCP-GEC, cliquez sur le lien suivant afin de confirmer votre admissibilité:
https://knowledgetranslation.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aVf9TGIWDiQPcxPour toute question ou commentaire concernant le RCP-GEC, veuillez contacter Clara Narcisse-Merveille, coordonnatrice de recherche, à l’adresse suivante : Clara.Narcisse-Merveille@unityhealth.to
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Are you working from home because of the pandemic? How is that going? Do you have everything you need? How has it impacted your mental health and well-being?
We are researchers from the University of Alberta and we are conducting a study to understand how their work has changed due to COVID-19, experiences working remotely, and what impact the changes have had on work productivity and mental well-being.
Eligibility criteria:
- currently employed
- have any type of chronic illness, physical disability, or physical limitationIf you are interested in participating, please access the survey through this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/workingduringCOVID
The survey is just 10 minutes long and you can put your name in a draw to win $100 from Amazon.
All data remains confidential and we do not store any identifying information. This study has been approved by the Research Ethics Board (REB 2) of the University of Alberta (Pro00106031)
Thank you so much!
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Want to make a positive impact in your community?
MADD Red Deer Chapter is a volunteer based organization that serves the community.
We currently are recruiting for a variety of volunteer positions on our Chapter Board. Requirements: attend 1 meeting a month and when possible attend local events with the Chapter members.
No experience necessary, we provide great training!!!
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MADD Prince Albert Chapter is currently looking for volunteers to join our board. We have a variety of opportunities available.
Commitment - 1 board meeting per month. Min. 1 year. Approx. 4 - 6 hours a month.
We provide training and support.
Support your community, join MADD today.
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Hi ! This is Corinne Nelson with MLI Homestay. I am looking for a host family in Calgary that would be willing to host a Thai girl student? The remuneration would be $850/month.The student is going to Western Canadian High School in Calgary. Host family must be in the catchment of school. The eligible communities are Mount Royal, Beltline, and Elbow Park.
She is in grade 10 and has no allergy.
She is a very nice girl and the current host family adores her.The host family is moving to Vancouver so she needs to be placed by the end of Feb2021. Do you know someone that I could call?
Thanks
for your help.
MLI Coordinator
Corinne Nelson
4033501690
Email: corinneanelson@gmail.com
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How has the pandemic impacted your health and wellbeing? What has been helpful and what has not been helpful for your mental health?
Researchers from the University of Victoria are participating in a global collaboration to study the psychological impact of the pandemic and lockdown. We are asking people to complete a short questionnaire to better understand how the pandemic is affecting us all and its impact on our day to day lifestyle. We hope to find out what is helpful for people during this time and also what may be causing some people to be affected more than others in terms of their wellbeing.
Can you spare 15 minutes to help? Even if you filled out the 1st wave of this survey (Aug - Oct 2020), please also fill out this NEW 2nd WAVE of our survey! Click on the link to the questionnaire for more information: https://bit.ly/3828qkJ or scan the QR code.