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The following list offers information about placement opportunities at our Etobicoke General and Brampton Civic sites. This list is not exhaustive and there are many more opportunities not listed here. Please contact your specific campus of interest to pick up your application form with more detailed information.
Services Description Shifts Available
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Out Patient Department Connections
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Providing excellent customer service, volunteers will escort patients to various clinic locations and provide support to staff.
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AM or PM
Monday to Friday
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Lobby Connections
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Offering excellent customer service, volunteers will provide information to the public and escort patients / visitors to various hospital destinations.
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AM, PM, Evenings
Monday to Sunday
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Pre/ Post Operative Care
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Providing comfort and support to patients and their families before and after surgery.
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AM or PM
Monday to Friday
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Complex Continuing Care
( Brampton Civic Hospital)
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An opportunity for direct patient care by feeding and visiting with long term care patients.
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AM, PM, Evenings
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Emergency Connections
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Volunteers greet visitors and act as a liaison between patients, visitors and ER staff.
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AM, PM, Evenings
Monday to Sunday
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Gift Shop
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Volunteers will perform cashier duties and offer superior customer service to shoppers as part of fundraising efforts. There are also opportunities in display creations and for volunteer buyers.
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AM, PM, Evenings
Monday to Sunday
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Diagnostic Imaging Connections
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Volunteers will assist with escorting patients to various parts of the department from the registration area.
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AM, PM
Monday to Friday
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Maternal Newborn
(Etobicoke General,
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Volunteers will distribute gifts to new moms and assist with making cribs and replenishing supplies.
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AM, PM, Evenings
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Physiotherapy
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Opportunity to assist patients and physiotherapists during therapy sessions (ex: preparing patients, retrieving equipment etc)
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AM, PM, Evenings
Monday to Thursday
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Frequently Asked Questions:
1. In which services do volunteers work and what do they do?
Volunteers provide support to patients and staff, assisting with patient feeding, ice water delivery and clerical support; in a variety of patient care areas: Emergency & Day Surgery,etc. Volunteers contribute to fundraising services, such as the Gift Shop, raising money to purchase hospital capital equipment.
2. What is a volunteer's level of commitment?
Volunteers only work in areas in which staff have expressed a need for volunteer assistance. The interview will determine the appropriate service for you. Volunteers are asked to contribute 2-3 hours once a week in at least one service area. Volunteers are welcomed to switch service areas once a minimum of 6 months on one service has been completed. Services are available seven days a week between the hours of 7:30am and 10:00pm dependent on the service and site.
3. Can I do my 40 hour school requirement at the hospital?
Students interested in volunteering must be 15 years of age and be able to commit to 60 hours. Once the successful 60 hour commitment has been completed, at your request, you will be provided with a certificate or letter of recommendation. Documentation can only be issued once the mandatory 60 hours are completed.
4. Is a uniform required? How much does it cost?
Yes, volunteers are required to wear their uniform and photo id for their scheduled shift in the hospital. This required apparel is available at a cost of $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for co-op and student volunteers. Photo ids are provided free of charge.
5. Is parking free for volunteers?
Volunteers receive complimentary parking when attending their shift.
6. Is it possible to take vacations or be absent for a scheduled shift?
Yes, volunteers may take a vacation. The Volunteer Dept. should be notified in advance when a vacation or absence is taken.
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