Organization Policies
Volunteer Requirements
- minimum age is 16 years old
If accepted and offered a volunteer placement, the following will be required:
- Reference - Be prepared to provide contact information for one reference
- Vulnerable Sector Check -(police check may be required for some roles)
- Medical Form - must be completed by your family doctor before you may begin volunteering and includes proof of immunization for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), TdaP (Tetanus -Diphtheria-pertussis) Varicella (chicken pox) & a 2-step TB (Tuberculosis) Skin test.
- Commitment - one 3-4 hour shift weekly; minimum 6 months to 1 year
- Availability/Interests - Provide as much information as possible regarding your availability and interests; applications are reviewed based on current needs, and matching individuals who are available at those times.
- Training - complete all mandatory orientation and training
The hospital is not able to cover any costs incurred e.g. TB Test/medical form Vulnerable Sector police check, etc.
We appreciate your interest in volunteering at Sunnybrook. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, not all who apply will be contacted or offered a placement. Applicants who are being considered (based on availability and interests) will be invited to an interview. Applications are kept on file for 6 months; after this time, we invite you to reapply.
