Volunteer

Adult Volunteer Recruitment is Now Open!

We are now accepting applications for adult volunteers (not enrolled in school) for retail activities (gift shops, Café’s, second-hand stores) and patient, client, and resident facing roles.  

If you are looking for a meaningful way to share your time while connecting with others and helping to make a positive impact in health care for the community, we would love to hear from you. No matter where a volunteer serves, their involvement makes a real difference. We are asking for a six-month commitment and usually 4 hours per week.

We invite you to explore our How to Become a Volunteer page to learn more about the application process and what we ask of our applicants. Additionally, be sure to visit our Volunteer Roles section to discover the wide range of meaningful activities and opportunities available to those who join our team.

Please email volunteer@lh.ca as Step One if you would like to join our team or if you have any questions. Thank you. 

All Student Volunteer Recruitment is Currently Closed

At this time, our student volunteer program is currently full and will reopen in Fall 2025.  

Whether you are in high school or enrolled in a post-secondary program, we truly value your desire to give back to our community and contribute your time and talents. We look forward to welcoming new student volunteers in the future and are grateful for your interest in being part of our work.

Please check back here for updates, and feel free to reach out to volunteer@lh.ca with any questions.

Why Volunteer?

Studies have shown that volunteerism improves health by strengthening the body, improving mood and lessening stress. Additionally, volunteering can increase self-esteem, enhance various skills and expand career paths.
Source: VolunteerHub

Volunteers are an essential part of the Lakeridge Health team and help to create a caring and supportive environment in our hospitals, our long-term care home in Ajax, Lakeridge Gardens, and in our numerous community facilities, including the Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre. We believe volunteers at Lakeridge Health embody the values of this organization every time they come into our facilities – Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy!

At Lakeridge Health, we are dedicated to creating an environment that mirrors the diversity of Durham Region. We invite everyone in the community to join us in building a more diverse and inclusive group of volunteers to help shape a vibrant and inclusive community and support healthcare in Durham Region. Learn more in our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism Multi-Year Action Plan.