(S2) The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital & The Royal University Hospital

Please note: Volunteers will need their own personal vehicle and a valid drivers license.

Various routes available.  Shift times are Monday - Friday delivered over the lunch hours  (11:00-1:00)

Meals on Wheels Volunteers deliver nutritious meals to clients assessed as needing support with nutrition.

What you will gain:

Personal accomplishment, develop and enhance communication skills, learn new job skills & obtain a work routine, being involved & giving back to community.

Volunteers pick up meals at given time from the outlet and delivers to client in their home. We are asking for a minimum of 1 shift a week for up to 6 months.

Available shift:  Mondays 1:30 - 3:30 PM

• have excellent communication and organizational skills
• have experience with children
• have the ability to take initiative
• are friendly and fun!

Applicants must be able to commit to a weekly shift.

The Pediatric Recreation volunteer provides recreational activities and comfort to hospitalized children ranging from newborns to 17 years old. Under the supervision of recreation and nursing staff, volunteers may visit children and families in their rooms, read books, color, and engage in play with toys or video games.  Volunteers also spend some time in their shift cleaning toys and the playroom if required.  

Pediatric volunteers must possess excellent communication skills, have experience working with children, and be able to work independently. They play a supportive role in caring for sick children and their families, and most importantly, let kids be kids.

Applicants should be willing to commit to a weekly shift for at least six months.

Limited shifts available, please indicate your availability in your application.

Recruitment for All Shifts

Gift Shop Volunteers contribute to a facility’s healing culture and provide a service to patients, staff and the public in order to raise funds to purchase equipment. 

Volunteers greet and welcome visitors to the Gift Shop, assist with sales, light cleaning duties, and other tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• Provide remarkable customer service to visitors and staff.
• Possesses excellent communication skills.
• Receptive and accepting of diverse population.
• Sensitive to the needs of all.
• Sensitive to cultural and financial differences and age ranges of visitors.
• Must observe confidentiality of patients.
• Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with visitors and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines as well as hospital and department policies.

Opportunities available at Royal University Hospital.

Must have a pet and be certified through St. John Ambulance

The goals of pet visitation programs are to provide opportunities for patients to reach and maintain their optimal level of physical and mental functioning; to maintain or re-establish interests, social contacts and dignity, to alleviate anxiety and redirect attention from their own condition and try to provide an outlet for emotion; and to provide structured, meaningful daily activity. All dogs are to be certified, and temperament tested by a Certified Pet Dog Trainer or by St. John Ambulance. They will be placed in areas according to their certification level. Vaccinations are to be up to date prior to first animal visit. Handlers must complete all required SHA Registered Volunteer processes