Opportunities

Here are some examples of the types of volunteer opportunities available.

Hospitals

• One-to-one visiting – make friendly conversation with patients
• Waiting room assignments– support patients and family members while they wait for services
• Retail – sell items in the gift shop, gift cart or thrift shop
• Patient libraries – keep library in order and help patients find books
• Occupational therapy – support arts and crafts activities, bus outings, gardening programs, breakfast groups, computer sessions and recreation activities
• Physiotherapy programs – help with ambulation and exercise groups
• Pet visitors – bring your pet to visit with patients who love animals
• Hairdresser assistant – assist with haircare and grooming
• Recreation and rehabilitation programs (on and off site) - fitness classes, shopping trips, art programs, swim programs and other recreation activities

• Adult day centres – help deliver therapeutic and recreational activities in a group social setting
• Telephone buddy – call seniors on a regularly scheduled basis for a wellness check and friendly conversation
• Medical escort – accompany frail seniors via HandyDART or taxi to medical appointments

• Friendly visiting – provide companionship to housebound adults and seniors
• Group shopping – meet and assist program participants with their grocery or personal shopping (no driving required)
• Shop-by-phone – take grocery orders over the phone at a local Safeway store and shop for housebound Vancouver residents

• Child & baby clinics – greet parents and assist with weighing and measuring
• Health clinic assistant – help at preventative health events such as parenting groups, health fairs and flu clinics

• Home hospice – provide emotional and practical support through conversation, companionship, outings and other activities for palliative care clients

Volunteer opportunities at St. Paul’s Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, Mount Saint Joseph’s Hospital, St. Vincent’s, Youville Residence or Tapestry Thrift Shop are listed on the Providence Health Care website.

Volunteering with Providence Health Care