Public Health
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.
Child Immunization Clinics
VCH offers Child Immunization Clinics at six Community Health Centres (CHC) locations by appointment to parents/caregivers to update their infant’s immunizations and meet with a Public Health Nurse.
Volunteers work with the CHC Program Assistants and Public Health Nurses. With the help of volunteers, Public Health Nurses can spend more time with parents/caregivers to address any health-related questions or concern.
Healthiest Babies Possible - Youth Pregnancy and Parenting Program (YPPP) Volunteer: Kitchen Assistant
NOTE: position open to female applicants only
VCH offers Healthiest Babies Possible (HBP) programs to provide nutritional counseling services and support to prenatal and postpartum women and their children. Provides mothers under 25 years and their families the opportunity to fully engage in prenatal and postnatal programs which provide nutrition and lifestyle counseling to promote health pregnancies.
With the help of volunteers, Public Health Nurses can spend more time with parents/caregivers to address any of their health-related questions or concerns.
Healthiest Babies Possible & Youth Pregnancy and Parenting Program Volunteer: Fruit and Veggie Donations Program
The Fruit and Veggie Donations Program provides fresh produce donations to all eligible Healthiest Babies Possible (HBP) and Youth Pregnancy and Parenting Program (YPPP) clients who would benefit from food supplements. This program aims to reduce barriers for access to healthy foods.
Volunteers assist staff with room set up and clean up, check clients in upon arrival and distribute fresh produce donations to clients.
Vancouver School Immunization Clinics – SEASONAL Activity
Volunteers work with public health nurses to assist in the operation and flow of immunization clinics that are scheduled in Vancouver elementary and high schools.
Volunteers assist in line control, supervision of students before and after their immunizations as well as assisting with the front of line flow and report to the lead Public Health Nurse.
With volunteer support, the immunization team can provide the very best immunization experience for the students.
