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| University Health Network values
volunteers! |
 More
than 800 volunteers--men and women of all ages, life
stages and professions--give their time and skills to
enhance the well-being of University Health Network
patients and family members. The dedication and commitment
of our volunteers brings a special dimension to a complex
hospital system--providing much-needed supportive services
and programs for patients, families, staff and friends
of UHN.
Volunteers at University Health Network are valued
and visible participants within UHN's interdisciplinary
team, supporting patients, family members and staff.
This partnership between staff and volunteers encompasses
over 150 placement areas throughout all three hospitals
and provides over 80,000 volunteer hours of service
on an annual basis.
What qualities are we looking for?
We are looking for people whose personal values complement
those of our organization--individuals who are positive,
caring, sensitive, energetic, customer-service oriented
and self-disciplined. Other qualities that are important
include ability to work well with staff and a desire
to learn and grow in a supervised environment.
Can you make a commitment?
We are seeking volunteers who are 16 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER, and who
can make a commitment of 3 HOURS, ONCE per WEEK, for a minimum of 4
MONTHS.
What volunteer placements are available?
Our greatest need for volunteers occurs during regular
business hours Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. There are a limited number of evening and weekend
placements--available only at the Toronto Western Hospital.
Each hospital offers a variety of placements in such specialty areas
as transplant, oncology, neurosciences to name a few. For more specific
placement details for each hospital, please contact the hospital of
choice at the number listed below.
How do I become a volunteer?
All interested individuals should contact the Department of Volunteer
Resources at the hospital of interest. Contact information is available
below.
To become a volunteer:
- Contact the Department of Volunteer Resources.
- Complete an application form.
- Complete other mandatory documentation including TWO (2) reference
check forms and a health record form (includes two-step tuberculosis
skin test).
- Participate in a group interview (usual duration 1.5 hours).
- Participate in a general hospital orientation (usual
duration 2 hours).
| Toronto General Hospital |
Toronto Western Hospital |
Princess Margaret Hospital |
| For information about volunteering at
Toronto General Hospital, please call (416) 340-4114. |
For information about volunteering at
Toronto Western Hospital, please call (416) 603-5993. |
For information about volunteering at
Princess Margaret Hospital, please call (416) 946-2072. |
| Programs include heart disease, kidney disease, transplantation,
eating disorders clinic, women's health, immunodeficiency clinic
as well as the operation of a busy Emergency department. |
Programs include brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerve disorders,
asthma and lung diseases, eye diseases and vision sciences, family
and community health program and musculoskeletal disorders.
Other services include the hand program, orthopedics, ophthalmology,
dermatology, rheumatology and a busy Emergency
department. |
Focuses on cancer treatment,
with specialties including surgical oncology, bone
marrow transplantation, chemotherapy, radiation
oncology, psychosocial oncology, hematology, medical
imaging and radiation therapy. |
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