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Becoming a Volunteer
Volunteering with Grey Nuns Community Hospital is a unique opportunity to support Patient Care.
Grey Nuns Community Hospital (GNCH) volunteers are individuals looking for a rewarding experience to provide meaningful support to patients and their families through a variety of roles. Volunteers are a vital link in the important work of Covenant Health.
What is the Role of the Volunteer?
Accessing health care can often be an overwhelming and stressful experience. Volunteers provide assistance to patients and their families in a variety of roles throughout a patient’s health care journey. Although there are a variety of volunteer opportunities available at each site, some of our key positions include:
What are the qualities of a Volunteer?
If you are considering volunteering with GNCH, consider whether or not you have an interest and ability in:
Want to apply?
If you think that volunteering with GNCH is right for you and you are ready to get started, just follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Click the [Fill in an Application] button on the right-hand side of this page and complete the application form.
Step 2: Volunteer Services will review your application to see if you are a suitable fit for our organization.
Step 3: If we find you a suitable candidate, we will schedule an interview with you and you will be asked to complete our volunteering on-boarding process including:
Step 4: Please contact GNCH.VolunteerServices@covenanthealth.ca if you have any additional questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a volunteer?
Please review all of the information on this page and then complete an application for consideration. Remember, applying to volunteer is just like applying to a job. We select those best suited for the positions available in our program.
GNCH does not offer any type of volunteer work that is similar or related to a working position (Administration, Portering, Kitchen, Laboratory, LPN, Health Care Aide, Unit Clerk, Doctor, Nursing, etc.). Volunteering here is an excellent way to exposure yourself to a hospital environment but it is not a program to gain work experience.
How old do you have to be to volunteer?
We accept volunteers 15 years old or older. However, most placements may have age restrictions for 18+.
Can I be a baby cuddler?
Unfortunately, we are no longer recruiting for this position and are not accepting wait list names.
How long are the volunteer service periods?
Most of our shifts are 2 hours, once a week. However, some positions do require a 4 hour commitment, once a week.
How long of a commitment do I have to make?
Our program requires a 6 consecutive month commitment. Unfortunately, we do not have "summer only" positions available for students.
How long does the process take to become a volunteer?
The clearance process can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 4 months depending on the documentation provided during the interview. To ensure the quickest clearance window, ensure you have an up-to-date record of your immunizations including measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) available.
Is there an opportunity to move from one volunteer role to another?
Yes, we encourage you to seek new challenges and opportunities, but ask that you commit to your initial placement for at least three months. Depending on your availability, you may wish to volunteer in more than one department.
Can I do more than one volunteer position?
Yes, depending on your availability and the vacancies.
Do I need a Police Information Check?
Yes, these are required when working with vulnerable persons.
Why do I need to do a Health Screening?
Volunteers are required to provide immunization records including proof of immunity to Mumps, Measles, and Rubella. This is a requirement of all volunteers who are interacting with patients. This ensure their safety as well as yours. If you do not have immunity or proof of immunity, we recommend contacting your physician.
Can I get a reference?
Yes, our department completes verification references for our volunteers once their commitment is completed. However, we cannot complete detailed references (such as medical school or employment references). Since we do not directly supervise volunteers in most positions, we ask that our volunteers get to know the staff they are working with each week as they are able to see them in action every time they volunteer.
Yes! However, this is limited to what is available in our program and the qualifications required.
Please check our "After School, Evening and Weekend" opportunity by clicking the icon to see if there is an evening or weekend position that matches your availability before applying. If this opportunity is not visible, we are not recruiting for evening or weekend.
Our Mission
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person - body, mind, and soul.
Our Values
As a Catholic organization, we are committed to serving people of all faiths, cultures, and circumstances according to our values: compassion, respect, collaboration, social justice, integrity, and stewardship.
Our Vision
Inspired by our mission of service, we will be leaders and partners in transforming health care and creating vibrant communities of health and healing.