PEOPLE FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY
Welcome Community
Neighbours Helping Neighbours
We are a community based, not for profit, organization serving Gabriola Island. We support individuals and families during vulnerable times in their lives while strengthening community resilience. Vulnerability can occur at any stage of life, in an acute or chronic way.
Our progress to our 2024 fundraising goal
Current Donated Funds
36000
$
Total Funds Needed
124950
$
Countdown till BC Foodbank's donation day
DONATE
Interested in making a donation to our organization or the the causes we support click the button below.
VOLUNTEER
Interested in joining our volunteer team? Click the button below to more about opportunities with us.
FUNDING
I’m a paragraph. Double click me or click Edit Text, it's easy.
Our Programs Focus On:
Three Key Social Determinants of Health
Our Vision & Mission
We are guided by these seven core values.
Vision
An inclusive, thriving island community where everyone feels connected.
Mission
To provide services & support to Gabriolans throughout their lives, especially at vulnerable points, to improve their health & quality of life.
Our Core Values
We are guided by these seven core values.
Please Help Us
With your support, we can help people in need access more Food Programs.
You’ll receive a tax receipt at the end of the year, you’ll be helping others, and you’ll be part of our neighbourhood movement!
Your contribution makes a difference.
Lastest News
FROM OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
November Double up Donation Event
Don't forget to be a part of the cause. Make a donation today. Every dollar donated is doubles to $40,000
$34,640
Dollars Raised To Date
$125,000
Fundraising Goal
$125,000
Ask a Question
Have any additional questions about our Food Security Programs please email us at food@phcgabriola.org.
Part-time: Contract Position for a Gabriola Health and Wellbeing Coordinator
BACKGROUND - Gabriola Health and Wellbeing Collaborative (GHWC)
The purpose of the Gabriola Health and Wellbeing Collaborative is to create opportunities among the GHWC members for mutual support, knowledge exchange, shared advocacy, and improved use of funding resources in order to improve the health of all Gabriolans. This is done by addressing complex factors that influence health and that cannot be effectively addressed by individual organizations acting alone.
As the GHWC is a network of organizations, it is not a legal organization, so the Regional District of Nanaimo has contracted with People for a Healthy Community on Gabriola Society to oversee the new part time position of the Gabriola Community Wellbeign Coordinator, the annual workplan and the deliverables.
The Gabriola Community Wellbeing Coordinator (CWC)
This is a part time contract position 80 hours per month, with a salary range of $30-35/perhour.
The Gabriola Community Wellbeing Coordinator (CWC) is integral to the work of creating, supporting, and sustaining a culture of cooperation, collaboration, and innovation among Collaborative members.
Reporting to the Executive Director at PHC the CWC will gather input from the Collaborative network, to advance the network’s strategic directions, goals and objectives.
Role and Responsibilities:
-
Consult with the Leadership Team, appointed by the Gabriola Island Health and WellnessCollaborative, to determine an annual work plan.
-
Consult monthly with the Gabriola Island Health and Wellness Collaborative and record minutes of items discussed and outcomes.
-
Provide an annual report with a work plan to the RDN Board of Directors, including up to twelve(12) sets of minutes from the monthly meetings with the Gabriola Island Health and WellnessCollaborative.
-
The annual work plan shall include the achievements for the current year and those proposed for future year(s).
-
Coordinate across organizations and networks involved in health and wellness on Gabriola Island.
-
Develop and implement strategic planning to identify key priorities, strategic goals, and objectives.
-
Monitor and evaluate the pursuit of the stated goals and objectives.
-
Provide administrative services (meeting coordination, minutes, distribution lists etc.).
-
Support Funding applications to support health and wellbeing services on Gabriola Island. Communicate with various service providers, working groups, external partners, and residents.
-
Provide other advice, guidance and program activity support which is mutually agreed upon.
Education and Experience:
-
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working within a collective impact or systems change framework in the field of community development, healthy communities, or social planning.
-
Post-secondary education in a related field is preferred.
Skills, Knowledge, and Competencies:
-
Knowledge and experience of health and wellbeing challenges on Gabriola Island
-
Knowledge of Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and Islands Trust (IT) mandates and implications for addressing health and wellbeing on Gabriola.
-
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and facilitate community engagement and community development processes.
-
Proven ability to work within a diverse team environment in a complex dynamic system demonstrated health model development
-
Experience in workplan development, priority setting and reporting.
-
Strong time management skills, self-starting, and the ability to prioritize tasks within the time available.
-
Strong oral and written communication skills.
-
Experience with project management and reporting on budgets.
-
Demonstrated understanding of the complex, social and community factors that determine the health and wellness of the population.
-
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint. Social media experience preferred.
Accountability:
-
The Coordinator is responsible for creating and implementing an annual workplan with the input of all of the members of the collaborative.
-
Coordinator is accountable to the Executive Director at People for a Healthy Community to provide the deliverables required by the Regional District of Nanaimo, as per the terms of the contract.
ADDITIONAL INFO: Gabriola Island resident is preferred. Driver license preferred.
SALARY: range $30-35/hr (depending on experience)
Questions & Answers
Q: If I currently get rides with Drivers to Doctors, do I need to change anything?
A: D2D will continue to run as per usual. We are fortunate to be able to pool our resources and provide additional support to our community.
Q: What days will you be running?
A: The van will go to Nanaimo on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We partner with Drivers to Doctors and Gabriola Taxi to provide rides to Gabriola Island Health appointments all days of the week.
Q: What times will the van leave and return?
A: The bus will leave to accommodate the earliest appointment, and return at the end of the latest appointment that day.
Q: What if there are other appointments? Will I be stuck in Nanaimo until they're done?
A: We partner with Gabriola Taxi to help shuttle riders to and from the ferry on days where appointment times greatly differ. This may mean a rider will travel on the ferry as a walk-on, and be driven to or from the ferry free of charge.
Q: How much does this service cost?
A: This service is FREE, with a TAP form (pink slip) from your doctor, or the cost of one passenger fare on BC Ferries ($10.80) if not eligible for a TAP form.
Q: Extra assistance or escort, can someone stay with me for my appointment?
A: You are welcome to be accompanied by your own escort (if your TAP slip requires it). If your TAP slip doesn’t require it they will not be able to ride the MediGo van. Please make sure to indicate you will have an escort when booking your MediGo ride.
If you need additional boarding assistance or cannot find someone to accompany you, and you need an escort please contact Driver to Doctors 250-268-9433 for individual drives with an escort.
Q: Can someone help me on & off
A: The MediGo van is NOT equipped with a wheelchair lift. So you will need to navigate on & off yourself.
Drivers to Doctors can offer wheelchair service but the rider MUST be able to transfer in & out of the car by themselves. Please contact 250-268-9433 to book an appointment.
Q: Do I need a cell phone?
A: A cell phone is preferable in case of any changes that happens while in Nanaimo.
Q: Who can use this service?
A: This is offered to anyone needing a ride to an VIHA appointment.
If you have further questions, please contact our Program Coordinator at
transportation@phcgabriola.org or call 250-325-7311 to book an appointment.
