Volunteer Services

The Volunteer Services program:

• offers a personal service to patients and provide, in turn, a meaningful experience to the volunteer.
• acts as a liaison between hospital and community.
• offers young people in the community an opportunity to gain knowledge and various experiences within the hospital.
• develops programs which will give members of the community an opportunity to learn, develop and express their needs for leadership, responsibility and personal independence.

Our Expections of our Volunteers:

• Volunteers must be prepared to contribute a minimum of 50 hours of service over a minimum 5 months period.
• Volunteers are expected to follow the policies and procedures of Concordia.
•  Volunteers agree to keep information learned about a patient confidential.
• Volunteers do not perform any duties for patients other than those assigned in their volunteer job description.
• Volunteers are required to call the Volunteer office and the Department they are scheduled to volunteer in if they are going to be late or absent from their assignment.
• Attendance is required at orientation, training sessions and meetings.
• Volunteers are expected to be prompt and reliable in reporting for volunteer work and to keep a record of hours volunteered.

To apply for volunteer services in the Student Program the requirements are:

• acceptable age is 16 years
• applicants between the ages of 16 & 18 need parental/guardian consent allowing the applicant to volunteer.
• attend orientation and training sessions
• comply with Canadian Immigration Laws and Regulations

Further questions can be addressed by calling the Volunteer Services Department at (204) 661-7112.

To begin the process of becoming a volunteer, applications can be picked up in person, completed electronically or downloaded.

>>> Click here to apply online <<<

Or, click here to download our application form.  Please feel free to print it out, fill it in and send it to us. All applicants must provide references. All prospective volunteers will be interviewed.