University Health Network Values Volunteers!
Over 800
volunteers - men, women, of all ages, life stages and professions give
their time and skills to assist with enhancing the well-being of University
Health Network patients and family members. The dedication and commitment
of our volunteers provides a special dimension within a complex hospital
system providing supportive
services and programs for patients, families, staff and friends of UHN.
Volunteers at University Health Network are valued and visible participants within the 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 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.
The steps to become a volunteer include:
- 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).
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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. |
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Toronto General Hospital 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. |
Toronto Western Hospital 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, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, dermatology, rheumatology and a busy Emergency department. |
Princess Margaret Hospital Focuses on oncology, with specialties including surgical oncology, bone marrow transplantation, chemotherapy, radiation oncology, psychosocial oncology, hematology, medical imaging and radiation therapy. |
