Northern Health acknowledges with gratitude that our work takes place on the territories of the Tlingit, Tahltan, Nisga’a, Gitxsan, Tsimshian, Haisla, Haida, Wet’suwet’en, Carrier (Dakelh), Sekani (Tse'khene), Dane-zaa, Cree, Saulteau and Dene Peoples. Our values guide us to a commitment to truth and reconciliation. Northern Health acknowledges the harms experienced by Indigenous peoples accessing the health system. We are committed to new ways of being, through building healthy and trusting relationships with Indigenous communities, families, individuals, and employees. We're seeking Indigenous talent to join our volunteer team and enhance the services we provide for northerners.
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Joining Northern Health
Our volunteers make a difference to our patients, clients, residents and their families every day. They bring a variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds to support communities all across Northern BC.
We have limited volunteer positions. Our greatest need is within elder care, especially for entertainers and activity volunteers in our care homes.
Most of our opportunities require weekday availability between 9am and 4pm.
- Apply here if you're an individual volunteer OR
- Apply here if you're an entertainer or performance group (e.g. musician, church choir, or school group) who wishes to share their time and talents with Northern Health
- Apply here if you're joining us through a partner organization (e.g. hospital auxiliary)
Requirements to become a Northern Health volunteer
- Apply – Complete an application
- Interview – Qualifying candidates will be invited to an in-person, phone or virtual interview
- Screening – We will coordinate the required screenings (criminal record check, reference checks, driver’s abstract etc.)
- Orientation – Volunteers must complete an online general orientation and site orientation (please reach out if you are unable to complete online training)
Please contact volunteers@northernhealth.ca or call 250-645-8520 if you have any questions or to learn what opportunities may be available in your community.