Athabasca Health Centre & Lac La Biche Health Centre

AHS volunteers are individuals looking for a rewarding opportunity to share not only their time but provide meaningful support to patients and their families through a variety of roles.  Volunteers are a vital link in the important work of Alberta Health Services.

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.  The majority of roles include direct patient support, requiring volunteers to be non-judgmental and adhere to AHS’s confidentiality standards. 

What are the qualities of a Volunteer?

If you are interested in volunteering with AHS, consider whether or not you have an interest and ability in:

• Being able to work collaboratively with healthcare providers to improve care and experiences for patients and their families throughout Alberta
• Having a strong desire to help others
• Being a compassionate listener
• Having an ability to show respect for the perspectives of others
• Having an ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Have a willingness to give your time on a consistent basis for a minimum of one year

Curious to learn more?

If you think that volunteering with AHS is right for you and you are ready to get started, just follow these simple steps:

1: Click the [Fill in an Application] button on the right-hand side of this page and complete an application form.

2: Volunteer Resources will review your information and be in contact with you to arrange a 1:1 chat to learn more about your interests and availability.   This will also give you an opportunity to get your questions answered.  You will be asked to supply two (2) references.

3: If it is agreed that volunteering with AHS is something that you would like to pursue, you will be asked to complete our volunteer onboarding process including:

• Completing a Police Information Check (with Vulnerable Sector Screen if required)
• Completing a Communicable Disease Assessment Form 
• Participating in Confidentiality and Privacy Training, including signing the AHS’s Confidentiality Form
• Participating in our online, site, and program-specific orientations
• Signing a photo and media consent form

4: Learn how to use our volunteer system, how to sign up for opportunities and how to enter your volunteer hours.  This can occur during or after onboarding is complete.

Thank you for your interest in Volunteer Resources!