boots & hearts - aug 7-11 (sign up closed)
Boots & Hearts is coming up on August 7-12! This is a MEDICAL VOLUNTEER Opportunity as part of our partnership with Odyssey Medical. Please note the location and times of the shifts - If you are available to drive team members or have accommodation available to share nearby, please let everyone know!
You must have EFR/EMR or higher and successfully completed a skills evaluation at this level to sign up for this event.
You must have EFR/EMR or higher and successfully completed a skills evaluation at this level to sign up for this event.
VELD MUSIC FESTIVAL - AUG 2-4 (sign up closed)
Festival Health opportunities are available at VELD, from August 2-4! This event takes place at Downsview Park, which is easily accessible via the TTC. This opportunity is an event in partnership with Odyssey Medical. A reminder that volunteer positions are dependent on Odyssey Medical's internal staffing levels!
You must have completed a skills evaluation to volunteer at this event.
You must have completed a skills evaluation to volunteer at this event.
519 sports day - july 21 (sign up closed)
Hey team! We have received a request from Hart House and the 519 Community Centre to support them at 519 Sports Day! Hart House has been working with The 519 Community Centre to bring back their annual Sports Day for 2SLGBTQ+ Newcomers and Refugees. At this event participants will join us for a day of fun sporting activities at the Varsity Centre Stadium for activities such as: soccer; track and field; cheerleading; music; dance and crafts.
You must have successfully completed a skills evaluation to attend this event.
You must have successfully completed a skills evaluation to attend this event.
SKILL EVALUATIONS - ONGOING |
Hey team! If you are looking for a skills evaluation, we are running multiple ongoing sessions! Appointments are first-come, first-serve, and slots are limited! Please use the sign up link to book your slot. If the form has no appointments, it means they are all taken.
A reminder that you must successfully complete a skills assessment to work events with UTEFR and at our collaborations.
A reminder that you must successfully complete a skills assessment to work events with UTEFR and at our collaborations.
2024/25 membership registration |
Hello Hello! It's time to re-register your UTEFR membership for the 2024/2025 School Year! If you would like to continue to be a member of UTEFR for the 24/25 school year, please fill out the form linked on the button! (Breaking news - Your membership just ended on May 1). If you would not like to continue to be on our team, we are sad to see you go!!
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ELECTRIC ISLAND FESTIVAL HEALTH - JUNE 29/30
Hey everyone! Sign ups for Electric Island Festival Health on June 29/30 in partnership with Odyssey Medical is now open! This time, it will be at Downsview Park, which is easily accessible via TTC! A reminder that volunteer positions are dependent on Odyssey Medical's internal staffing levels!
You must have completed a skills evaluation to volunteer at this event.
You must have completed a skills evaluation to volunteer at this event.
Spring convocation - june 3-21
We are actively looking for staff to cover Spring Convocation ceremonies from June 3-21! If you are available, please sign up via the form above. If you have a change in availability, please let us know by May 11.
You must have completed a skills evaluation to volunteer at this event.
You must have completed a skills evaluation to volunteer at this event.
BOILER ROOM - JUNE 1
Hi team, Odyssey Medical is requesting volunteers to support them at Boiler Room on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The location is Woodbine Park.
You will be working in a Festival Health capacity (more info about the role in the sign up form).
You must have completed a skills evaluation to volunteer at this event.
You will be working in a Festival Health capacity (more info about the role in the sign up form).
You must have completed a skills evaluation to volunteer at this event.
science rendezvous - may 11
Hey team, Science Rendezvous is on May 11, 2024. It is an all-day STEM festival held on Front Campus with upwards of 30,000 people expected to participate.
summer 2024 training - APRIL 28
Hi Team! If you are hoping to volunteer as a responder/supervisor at ANY of our events over Summer 2024 (May-September, including Orientation Week), or any partnership events with Odyssey Medical through UTEFR (including all Festival Health and/or Medical positions), please sign up for this training. This training is MANDATORY for those who wish to participate in any of the opportunities listed above. Exceptions are only considered on a case-by-case basis and is highly unlikely - This is to ensure responders are familiar with protocols and our response structure over the summer when events are the busiest.
Please note a successful skills evaluation is required to volunteer as a responder at any event.
Please note a successful skills evaluation is required to volunteer as a responder at any event.
click to view past events (2023-2024 School year)
Skule nite 2t4 - mar 9-15
Hey Team, we've received a Coverage Request from Skule Nite - A comedy production put up by Engineering students! We will be covering their rehearsals, set up, and shows! Please fill out this availability form to indicate when you will be able to attend the event. You will be notified if you are selected for the shifts.
Please note you must have completed a skills evaluation to attend this event.
Please note you must have completed a skills evaluation to attend this event.
field day - january 22
Hey team! We are excited to host our annual Field Day training! This event will be in lieu of our regular monthly trainings, where we partner with actors from local high schools, put special effects makeup on them, and have them act as patients! This event is to simulate real world scenarios as much as possible, focusing on realistic and high fidelity training. Due to the number of actors, slots are limited for this event. Please only sign up if you are absolutely going to attend.
November mandatory training - nov 28
Hey friends! We’ve scheduled our final mandatory training for 2023! It will be happening on Tuesday the 28th from 1900-2100 in OISE 5170. If you intend on coming, please RSVP ASAP using the link beside so we can prepare food for everyone.
For this training, we will be holding a BP workshop for those FR+ and an ankle wrapping workshop for everyone so bring your favourite stethoscope (if applicable) and your questions! Also, in response to the feedback from previous trainings, we’re incorporating a lecture component after each sim we do as a more comprehensive “debrief” so that we can offer some continuing medical education for our certified responders and that we’re actually learning something new :)!
For this training, we will be holding a BP workshop for those FR+ and an ankle wrapping workshop for everyone so bring your favourite stethoscope (if applicable) and your questions! Also, in response to the feedback from previous trainings, we’re incorporating a lecture component after each sim we do as a more comprehensive “debrief” so that we can offer some continuing medical education for our certified responders and that we’re actually learning something new :)!
november convocation - nov 6-9
Hey friends, we have received a request from Campus Safety to support November Convocation! Please fill out this availability form to indicate when you will be able to attend the event by October 20. Please note you must have completed a skills evaluation to attend this event.
Standard first aid course - oct 21-22 (FULL)
Hey team, if you are looking to get certified, we are running a Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED course on October 21-22 from 09:30-17:30. The course fee is only $80 (vs. public courses that are often over $120!). Upon completion, you will receive a certificate that is valid for 3 years. Spaces are limited, first come first serve!
Maamawi: Tattoo Gathering - oct 20 (closed)
Hi friends! We have received a request for support from Hart House for an Indigenous tattooing event. There will be free tattoos, a live DJ, indigenous farmers' market, culinary delights, and much more! Please sign up if you are interest - You will be notified if you are selected!
Please note you must have completed a skills evaluation to volunteer at this event.
Please note you must have completed a skills evaluation to volunteer at this event.
World restart a heart day - oct 16
McMaster Cardiovascular and Resuscitation has invited UTEFR to partner with the Heart and Stroke Foundation and 15 other schools across Ontario for an initiative to offer citizen CPR training opportunities and advocating for policy change on AED accessibility! If you would like to help out with this initiative, please use the sign up form below. You will be notified if you are selected!
TCS toronto WATERFRONT marathon - oct 15
Hi Friends! Odyssey Medical has requested our support at the last major event of the season, the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon! Please sign up if you are interested. Please note this is only an expression of interest - Scheduling is dependent on the needs of Odyssey Medical and their internal staffing levels. You will be notified by Odyssey Medical directly if you are selected. Your sign up is contigent upon successfully completing a skills evaluation. Please note EFR and above are highly preferred.
international med school fair - oct 7
Hi Friends, we have received a request for support at the International Medical School Fair on October 7. We are looking to fill four positions. Please sign up if you are interested - You will be notified if selected!
Your sign up is contingent upon successfully completing a skills evaluation. Please note EFR and above are preferred.
Your sign up is contingent upon successfully completing a skills evaluation. Please note EFR and above are preferred.
private event - oct 2 (sign up closed)
Hi Friends, we have received a request for support for a private event (demonstration). We are looking to fill 3 positions. Please sign up if you are interested - You will be notified if selected!
Your sign up is contingent upon successfully completing a skills evaluation. Please note EFR and above are preferred.
Your sign up is contingent upon successfully completing a skills evaluation. Please note EFR and above are preferred.
Standard first aid course - sept 24 (full)
Hey team, if you are looking to get certified, we are running a Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED course on September 24, 2023 from 09:30-17:30. The course fee is only $80 (vs. public courses that are often over $120!). Upon completion, you will receive a certificate from the Canadian Red Cross that is valid for 3 years. Sign up form is linked below - Spaces are limited, first come first serve!
SEPTEMBER MONTHLY TRAINING - SEPT 21
Hi Team! Please join us for our very first training of the year on September 21 from 1900-2100 in OISE 8214! Please also complete the RSVP form linked beside so that we know how many of you to expect and how much food to get! Information about scheduling your skills evaluations so that you guys can start working for us is also available in that form!
ORIENTATION EVENTS - SEPT 4-9 (sign up closed)
Hey team! Sign-ups for the 2023 Orientation Week Events (Sept 4-9) are now open! We have received a number of events from different faculties and colleges, and are continuing to receive more requests as the times goes on. Please use this form to sign up! Sign ups close August 17.
You must have completed a skills evaluation for the 2023/24 year to sign up for these events.
You must have completed a skills evaluation for the 2023/24 year to sign up for these events.
UnERD - August 16 (Sign up closed)
Hi friends, we received a coverage request for the Undergraduate Engineering Research Day Conferences. It is a full day event on campus where undergraduate engineering students gather to present their research to a broad audience of fellow students, faculty, and industry professionals. Please use this form to sign up! Sign up closes August 10.
You must have completed a skills evaluation for the 2022/23 or 2023/24 years to sign up for this event.
You must have completed a skills evaluation for the 2022/23 or 2023/24 years to sign up for this event.
electric island - august 11/12 (sign up closed)
Hey team! Odyssey Medical requested our support on August 11 and 12 (you can choose one day or both days) at Electric Island! They are looking for three people to help out with their festival health team - This is a great way to get some introductory experience with patient interaction (it won’t be as intense as the medical team as you’re primarily working on their harm reduction program, please read the details on the sign up form for more information on the role of Festival Health.)
Anyone with a valid first aid certification and has completed a skills evaluation is welcome to participate.
Anyone with a valid first aid certification and has completed a skills evaluation is welcome to participate.
boots & hearts - august 10-13 (sign up closed)
Hey team! We have received a request from Odyssey Medical to support them at the Boots & Hearts Music Festival! This is a huge event and will be great experience. Please use this form to express interest to attend the Boots & Hearts. This event takes place at the Burl's Creek Event Grounds - Responders are responsible for their own transportation/lodging. Please also note these shifts are not guaranteed since it highly depends on Odyssey's internal staffing levels and confirmation will be sent directly from Odyssey. Sign ups will close July 8.
You must have successfully completed a skills evaluation to attend this event.
You must have successfully completed a skills evaluation to attend this event.
519 Sports day - july 30 (sign up closed)
Hey team! We have received a request from Hart House and the 519 Community Centre to support them at 519 Sports Day! Hart House has been working with The 519 Community Centre to bring back their annual Sports Day for 2SLGBTQ+ Newcomers and Refugees. At this event participants will join us for a day of fun sporting activities at the Varsity Centre Stadium for activities such as: soccer; track and field; cheerleading; music; danceand crafts. As this is a large event where many of the participants are new(er) to physical activity, we are hoping to secure extra first aid support. The 519 community centre is also working to secure 1-2 Harm Reduction Staff as well. Sign up closes July 15.
You must have successfully completed a skills evaluation to attend this event.
You must have successfully completed a skills evaluation to attend this event.
skills workshop - july 5
SIGN UP CLOSED - Hey team! If you are feeling a little rusty on your skills because it's been a while, or if you just learned a bunch of new skills and would like some practice before your skills evaluation, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are hosting a skills workshop on July 5 from 12-2pm, where we will review some of the most practical skills and knowledge to help prepare you for your evaluation.
ELECTRIC ISLAND - JULY 1/2
SIGN UP CLOSED - Hey everyone! Odyssey Medical requested our support on July 1 and 2 (you can choose one day or both days) at Electric Island! They are looking for three people to help out with their festival health team - This is a great way to get some introductory experience with patient interaction (it won’t be as intense as the medical team as you’re primarily working on their harm reduction program, please read the details on the sign up form for more information on the role of Festival Health.)
Anyone with a valid first aid certification and has completed a skills evaluation is welcome to participate.
Anyone with a valid first aid certification and has completed a skills evaluation is welcome to participate.
2023 Spring convocation - june 2-22
SIGN UP CLOSED - Hey team! We received a rather large request (3 weeks long!) from Campus Events to cover 2023 Spring Convocation! Please fill out this availability form to indicate when you will be able to attend the event by May 15. You must have completed a skills evaluation to attend this event.
Lavender wild - june 4
Hey everyone! Odyssey Medical reached out to us for people to help out with their Festival Health team at the Lavender Wild festival on June 4. This is a great way to get introductory experience with patient interactions and seeing what event medical looks like on a much larger scale! If you don’t have experience, no worries as this will be less intense as the Festival Health team focuses on Harm Reduction and taking care of stable/low risk patients. Send JH a private message on WhatsApp to sign up!
BOILER ROOM - JUNE 3
Hey everyone! Odyssey Medical reached out to us for people to help out with their Festival Health team at the Boiler Room festival on June 3. This is a great way to get introductory experience with patient interactions and seeing what event medical looks like on a much larger scale! If you don’t have experience, no worries as this will be less intense as the Festival Health team focuses on Harm Reduction and taking care of stable/low risk patients. Send JH a private message on WhatsApp to sign up!
BAYCREST RIDE - JUNE 4 (SIGN UP closed)
Hey team! Odyssey Medical reached out again to partner with them for one of their huge deployments! They are one of the biggest event medical companies in Canada, and they have requested our support at Baycrest Ride for Brain Health on June 4, 2023 from 5:30am-1:00pm. Events like these are great for getting some extra experience outside of UTEFR! As of now, anyone with a valid First Responder certification or higher and has completed a skills assessment is welcome to help out. It will potentially open up to those with any certification (stay tuned!) Please send JH a message on WhatsApp for more information!
electric island - may 20-21 (sign up closed)
Hey everyone! An urgent request from Odyssey Medical came in for May 20-21 for Electric Island! They are looking for a couple people to help out with their festival health team - This is a great way to get some introductory experience with patient interaction (it won’t be as intense as the medical team as you’re primarily working on their harm reduction program, taking care of stable/low risk patients) and seeing what event medical looks like on a much larger scale! Anyone with a valid first aid certification and has completed a skills evaluation is welcome to participate. Please send JH message on WhatsApp if you are interested!!
sporting life 10k - may 14 (sign up closed)
Hey team! We are partnering with Odyssey Medical this year again! They are one of the biggest event medical companies in Canada, and they have requested our support at Sporting Life 10K on May 14, 2023 from 6:30am-12:00pm. Events like these are great for getting some extra experience outside of UTEFR! Anyone with a valid first aid certification and has completed a skills assessment is welcome to help out. Please send JH a message on WhatsApp to sign up!
SCIENCE RENDEZVOUS - MAY 13 (SIGN UP CLOSED)
Hey team, there is a coverage request for Science Rendezvous 2023! The date is May 13, 2023. It is supposed to be an all-day STEM festival held on St. George Street! Upwards of 30,000 people are expected to participate. Please fill out this availability form to indicate when you will be able to attend the event. Note that you must be available for the times you indicate. If your schedule changes, please let us know by April 30. Failure to do so may lead to a reconsideration of your status on the roster due to accountability issues. You must have completed a skills evaluation to attend this event.
click to view past events (2022-2023 school year)
2023-2024 executive elections - march 30
Hey everyone, UTEFR is now accepting nominations for the 2023-2024 executive team! Please use the form below to nominate yourself. You may nominate yourself for a maximum of two positions. Voting will take place during our End of March training. This form is due Sunday, March 26, at 11:59pm. Please note this is solely for club executive positions only. Other positions (i.e. Executive Assistants/Trainers) will be available once the executives for next year have been selected.
march training - march 30
Hey folks! The last training session for the year will be held on Thursday March 30th in BA 2145! This will be more of a fun get-together where we will be playing games and holding the elections for exec! The timings are 7:00-9:00pm and I look forward to seeing everyone there - let me know if there are any questions :)
Skule nite 2t3 - march 11-18
Hey peeps, we just received an urgent coverage request for Skule Night 2T3! It is supposed to be an Engineering Musical/Comedy Show, covering their rehearsals and shows! Please fill out this availability form to indicate when you will be able to attend the event. Note that you must be available for the times you indicate. If your schedule changes, please let us know by March 7. Failure to do so may lead to a reconsideration of your status on the roster due to accountability issues. You must have completed a skills evaluation to attend this event.
UNity ball - march 9
Hi Team!
The UTSU reached out and let us know that the Unity Ball is back this year and happening on March 9th at Hart House. Please submit this form ASAP/by tomorrow if you are interested in attending (we need to let the UTSU know so your ticket cost can be covered): https://forms.gle/Ty5pc6kLRUpJGuGG6.
Please also message me with any pics from the year if you would like them to be shared at the Unity Ball slideshow :)
The UTSU reached out and let us know that the Unity Ball is back this year and happening on March 9th at Hart House. Please submit this form ASAP/by tomorrow if you are interested in attending (we need to let the UTSU know so your ticket cost can be covered): https://forms.gle/Ty5pc6kLRUpJGuGG6.
Please also message me with any pics from the year if you would like them to be shared at the Unity Ball slideshow :)
FebruARY TRAINING - march 2
Hey folks! Given that reading week took up the majority of February and that I didn’t want to schedule training for the first Monday back, we’ve decided to do our mandatory February training on Thursday, March 2nd! The training will be held from 7-9pm and we will be meeting in OISE 5230! There will be no prerequisite prep material for this training session so enjoy your breaks! As always, feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns :)
Please note events prior to the launch of the new website (February 2023) are not listed, but we were still very active!
