Volunteer
Volunteering in a hospital setting is an exciting opportunity to join an exceptional group of individuals with a shared desire to contribute to health care of our community. Volunteers are an essential part of the Lakeridge Health team, helping to create a caring, collaborative, and compassionate environment across our hospitals, community sites, and long-term care home, Lakeridge Gardens.
In order for us to get to know you and for you to truly make an impact in your role, we ask for a minimum commitment of six months of volunteer involvement.
Please email us at volunteer@lh.ca with any questions or call 905-576-8711 extension 33310 to leave a message and we will get back to you as quickly as we can.
Summer 2022 Update
A huge thank the almost 400 volunteers who have returned to service and who provided almost 8,000 hours of volunteer service this past April through June. It is also lovely to hear that many of our already registered volunteers are keeping themselves quite busy this summer, meaning they are not quite ready to return to volunteering in the hospital. This does provide our community with more opportunities to get involved! While we continue to carefully consider the return of roles at all five hospitals, ensuing all safety protocols, there is excitement building within Lakeridge Health that more volunteers will be on-site, helping patients, visitors, and our teams.
Hospital volunteering, now more than ever, provides an opportunity to use your time in meaningful ways to positively impact other people. We ask our volunteers to carefully consider the importance of their friendly presence, commitment to reliable attendance, and carrying out the duties they are assigned. We hope to convey that each and every interaction you have with another person inside our walls can improve their overall experience with the hospital – that is a huge responsibility, and opportunity, and we know our community will continue to support by getting involved, now and in the future.
Right now is a great time to connect with Volunteer Resources. For volunteer opportunities at Ajax Pickering, Bowmanville, Oshawa, Port Perry, or Whitby Hospital, please call 905-576-8711 extension 33310 for more information.
For opportunities at Lakeridge Gardens (Long Term Care facility in Ajax) please call 905-576-8711 extension 21387.
Please note, that at this time the high school student program remains on hold plus any active volunteer must provide proof that they have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, plus one booster.
Steps to Becoming a Volunteer at Lakeridge Health
Submit only ONE (1) New Volunteer Application Form to be considered for any Lakeridge Health site.
You will receive confirmation that your application has been submitted. We will connect with you as soon as possible with updates.
Be invited to (and attend) a virtual interview. In-person interviews are not available at this time due to COVID-19 precautions. If you are unable to attend a virtual interview, a phone interview may be provided.
After a successful interview, attend a virtual welcome session. In-person dates and times will be emailed to you or an online version is also available.
After attending the virtual welcome session, complete the online general volunteer orientation. Orientation documents and training module links will be emailed to you.
Complete and submit ALL required documentation. The forms will be discussed and provided to you:
- Volunteer acknowledgement.
- Proof of immunization (two doses of COVID-19 vaccine plus booster), the annual flu shot and immunization record to be signed by your own health-care provider.
- Two-step TB test results (available through the Lakeridge Health Occupational Health team).
- Statement of privacy and confidentiality.
- Volunteer declaration plus proof of police check for all volunteers over the age of 18. The level required will be determined by the role you accept. Please do not apply for a police check until you have completed the interview process.
- Two personal references (excluding family members).
- Volunteers that are under the age of 18 must provide signed consent by a parent/guardian. Note: the High School student program is currently on hold.
Assignment of volunteer role with final details, including sign off on the role description, confirmation of shift day and time, training plan, photo ID badge, volunteer sign-in, parking and uniform information.