Do you have a passion for ensuring Albertans receive the best possible health care? Are you looking for a way to make a difference while using your skills to make a difference in people’s lives? Consider joining our team as a Patient Advocate!

Open Arms Patient Advocacy Society is a non-profit organization based in Alberta that offers free advocacy services for individuals in our province who are struggling with their healthcare needs. We empower individuals to have a voice, and offer guidance, resources, and support to help navigate our challenging healthcare system. Our patient advocates work one-on-one with our clients to support their healthcare goals, with an average time commitment of 10 hours per month.

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Guiding clients on how to obtain any necessary medical records, information, or documentation.




- Providing resources and programs to clients to meet their goals.
- Attending medical appointments with the client (depending on scheduling; we understand this is a volunteer position)
- Assisting the client in taking notes, drafting questions, or sending emails to healthcare professionals.
- Facilitating open and respectful communication between clients and their healthcare providers.
- Supporting the client in becoming their own advocate and having a voice.
- Charting all interactions in SharePoint between the advocate, client and healthcare professionals.
- Attending all training sessions and workshops to improve skills as an advocate.

📌 Volunteer Patient Advocate (Edmonton)
🏢 Open Arms Patient Advocacy Society
📍 Edmonton