Hello, thank you for your interest in volunteering with one of our Vancouver acute care, long term care, or community volunteer programs. Most of our programs operate during regular business hours – Mon to Fri. We have limited evening and weekend program opportunities available.
Each year we receive hundreds of applications. We look for applicants who would be the best fit for our programs and also a program that is the best fit for the volunteer.
Please check out the VCH I am the Patient Experience video. It captures the important message that every role on the continuum of care has an impact on experience. Yes...as a volunteer, you are the patient experience!
If you would like to be in touch with us please email vancouvervolunteerresources@vch.ca
Please note the Ministry of Health requires that all staff and volunteers be fully vaccinated and provide proof of BC/Canadian vaccination.
Thank you again for your interest and support.
The VCH Vancouver Volunteer Resources Team
We offer volunteers the opportunity to visit with patients, residents or clients in a one to one situation in various settings. As a volunteer, you can make a difference in a person’s life by providing social interaction and quality time to brighten up their day.
We offer volunteers the opportunity to contribute to our various Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) areas, ranging from the community, to acute care, to tertiary facilities. These programs provide a safe place for mental health patients and clients to receive care, while giving volunteers meaningful experience in MHSU. If you are interested in MHSU, these roles would be of interest to you.
Brief descriptions of our active programs.
AIDS Vancouver - The Corner Program Volunteer
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Downtown Community Health Centre - Maximally Assisted Therapy (MAT) - Breakfast Club Program Volunteer
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Downtown Community Health Centre - NEx Program Harm Reduction - Kiosk Attendant
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Downtown Community Health Centre - Womxn's Night Clinic- Activity Program Volunteer
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Heatley Community Health Centre - Womxn's Night Clinic - Activity Program Volunteer
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Pender Community Health Centre - NEx Program Harm Reduction – Kiosk Attendant
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Pender Community Health Centre - Womxn's Night Clinic – Activity Program Volunteer
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Robert and Lily Lee Family Community Health Centre NEx Program - Harm Reduction Kiosk Attendant
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Three Bridges Community Health Centre - The Corner Program Volunteer
The Corner program (formerly called Boys ’R’ Us) is a three day a week drop-in service for male and transgender sex workers in the community. The program has multiple community partners who assist with connecting clients to programs and services through referrals
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Three Bridges Community Health Centre - NEx Program Harm Reduction - Kiosk Attendant
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Three Bridges Community Health Centre – SMART Recovery Program Volunteer
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We offer volunteers the opportunity to grow as leaders and mentors. Outstanding volunteers have the opportunity to work towards leadership roles. Our Volunteer Advisory Committee consists of active VCH volunteers with a passion for volunteering and improving the health care experience for all. If you are interested in leadership, these roles would be of interest to you.
Due to COVID 19, there are currently no active programs in this category. Please check back soon as our programs continue to open.
We offer volunteers the opportunity to provide assistance in roles that are geared to enhancing the patient and public experience by applying customer service and communication skills. If you like helping many different people and developing your people skills, these roles would be of interest to you.
Brief descriptions of our active programs.
Banfield Pavilion - Garden Maintenance Program Volunteer
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Diamond Health Care Centre - Info Desk Wayfinding Program Volunteer
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Nutrition - Shop by Phone Grocery Program Volunteer - Eastside
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Nutrition - Shop by Phone Grocery Program Volunteer - Westside
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UBC Hospital - InfoWayfinding Program Volunteer
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UBC Hospital - Urgent Care Department Program Volunteer
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Vancouver General Hospital – Emergency Department Program Volunteer
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Vancouver General Hospital - Gift Shop - Customer Service Volunteer
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VGH GIFT SHOP - DEPOSIT RECONCILIATION VOLUNTEER
To support the VGH Gift Shop Manager with the reconciliation of sales deposit forms and completion of weekly deposits. The VGH Gift Shop improves patient, family and visitor’s experiences through the availability of comfort items and necessities such as toiletries. The Gift Shop is also a fundraising initiative of VGH.
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Flexible – Monday to Thursday, preferably between 10:00am – 3:30pm to facilitate deposit with Patient Accounts.
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VGH GIFT SHOP E-COMMERCE VOLUNTEER
To support the VGH Gift Shop Manager in the creation and maintenance of the e-commerce site. Working remotely and/or on VGH site, the volunteer will stage, photograph and upload pictures of inventory and/or source pictures from suppliers, write product descriptions and remove inventory as needed. The volunteer will also assist with updates or the addition of other e-commerce site pages which may include taking pictures, writing text and blogs.
The VGH Gift Shop improves patient experiences through the availability of comfort items and necessities such as toiletries. The e-commerce site is being developed to create new options for patients, families, staff and the community to access products on-line for delivery to patients in hospital or externally. The Gift Shop is also a fundraising initiative of VGH.
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Vancouver General Hospital - Hemodialysis Program Volunteer
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Vancouver General Hospital - Info Desk Wayfinding Program Volunteer
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We offer volunteers the opportunity to volunteer in various Community Health Centres and in the hospital. These opportunities range from programs that contribute to the health and wellness of infants, children, youth, parents, and patients. If you are interested in Public Health, these roles would be of interest to you.
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Healthiest Babies Possible - Youth Pregnancy and Parenting Program Volunteer
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We offer volunteers the opportunity to support a variety of different rehabilitation experiences, including ambulation, group exercise, water exercise, and sub-acute physiotherapy for post-surgical patients. If you have an interest in rehabilitation, these roles would be of interest to you.
Brief descriptions of our active programs.
GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre - Speech Language Pathology - 1 to 1 Program Volunteer
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VGH - Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Volunteer
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We offer volunteers the opportunity to support programs that engage patients and residents with socialization and fun activities. Social recreation programs are typically found in residential care, and some examples include preparing a ‘home style breakfast’, joining a group on a bus trip, and arts and crafts. If you are interested in engaging patients and residents in fun and playful activities, these roles may be of interest to you.
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GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre - Walking Program Volunteer
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A special event is an event which is larger, and more complex than normally held by the organization, department or unit. The best events are meticulously planned from start to finish. Flow seamlessly for our guests, while behind the scenes a lot of consideration and planning is what makes it all happen.
Special Event Volunteers could assist with the planning, organizing and promotion of various VCH special events and activities, and they will more specifically be involved with event day logistics and operations. Our VCH Special Events team members will play an important role in the success of our special events for the organization, departments and the units who lead them.
We are seeking volunteers with great energy and willingness to communicate, collaborate and cooperate effectively within a team environment!
Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. The very nature of an emergency is unpredictable and can change in scope and impact. Being prepared and planning ahead is critical to providing ongoing healthcare services. Our Ready Response Volunteer team can be a valuable resource during these times.
The Ready Response Volunteer Team emerged as a direct result of the response effort needed to support frontline healthcare workers in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are now moving forward, building back better and developing a supporting volunteer program in advance, which will include seasonal training, as well as “Just-in-Time-Training” as required. Our aim is to develop core capabilities and competencies to serve across multiple situations to support the needs of frontline healthcare services. Ready Response Volunteers will work as directed within the scope of their training to support the logistics and operational needs as requested.
We are seeking volunteers with great energy and willingness to communicate, collaborate and cooperate effectively within a team environment!
Come together as one collective team to deliver an exceptional care experience for all.