Welcome to Volunteer Services for the Saskatoon City Hospital (SCH) and St. Paul's Hospital (SPH)! Thank you for your interest in volunteering.
Available vacancies are limited to the programs shown below. Please take a look at the volunteer opportunities that we are currently recruiting for and choose an option that is right for you. All applications must include the name of the opportunity being applied for.
We appreciate your willingness to support the health of your community!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Saskatoon City Hospital - Movie Matinee Group Associate
Who Can Volunteer:
Must be 18 years of age or older
About the Role:
As a Movie Matinee Group Associate volunteer, you provide social support for in-patient Physical Medicine and Neuro Rehabilitation patients by leading group movie sessions. Your role helps patients feel connected, engaged, and comfortable while therapy services are not scheduled. This includes:
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Setting up pre-approved movies and arranging seating/lighting
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Offering light refreshments and monitoring patient comfort
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Encouraging social interaction and participation
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Notifying nursing staff if patients need assistance
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Tidying and disinfecting shared spaces after sessions
Shifts Available:
Saturday and Sunday late morning or afternoons
Location:
Saskatoon City Hospital – Rehabilitation Unit
Skills & Qualities Needed:
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Patience, adaptability, and friendly approach
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Comfortable interacting with adults in a healthcare setting
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Ability to follow safety protocols and work independently
Saskatoon City Hospital - Recreational Board Games Group Associate
Who Can Volunteer:
Must be 18 years of age or older
About the Role:
As a Recreational Board Games Group Associate volunteer, you provide social and cognitive support for in-patient Physical Medicine and Neuro Rehabilitation patients by facilitating small group board and card games. Your role helps patients stay engaged, enjoy social interaction, and feel connected while therapy services are not scheduled. This includes:
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Setting up games and arranging tables/chairs
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Explaining game rules and facilitating play
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Encouraging participation and social interaction
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Monitoring patient comfort and notifying nursing staff if needed
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Tidying and disinfecting game materials and shared spaces after sessions
Shifts Available:
Saturday and Sunday, late morning or afternoons
Location:
Saskatoon City Hospital – Rehabilitation Unit
Skills & Qualities Needed:
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Patience, adaptability, and friendly approach
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Comfortable interacting with adults in a healthcare setting
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Ability to follow safety protocols and work independently
St. Paul's Hospital - Hospitality Volunteer
Must be 18 years of age or older
Hospitality Volunteers have an important role in greeting patients and visitors as they arrive at the hospital with the ultimate goal of enriching the patient experience. Hospitality volunteers are a friendly, welcoming face for everyone arriving at St. Paul's.
Volunteers in this role should have excellent customer service skills and a warm, friendly helpful personality. Volunteers should be able to engage in friendly conversation, possess good listening skills, and display sensitivity to the needs of people from all social and ethnic backgrounds. This position will involve 2-3 hours of walking.
Weekly Commitment: We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of one shift per week. Shifts are 3 hours in length
Position Commitment: We ask volunteers to commit to volunteering for a minimum of 6 months or 40 volunteer hours.
Shifts times available:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 11:00 am
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saskatoon City Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital
