Volunteers can expect:
- To be recognized as a valued member of team London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)
- To experience personal growth, fulfillment and satisfaction
- To be given a safe and meaningful assignment
- To be fully orientated and trained by a qualified person as well as receive annual and ongoing training
- To receive sound guidance, support and direction in their volunteer role
- To have access to education sessions offered within the hospital
- To have privacy and confidentiality in their dealings with LHSC
- To be given opportunities to provide feedback and opportunities for growth by receiving feedback
Volunteer opportunities at Victoria Hospital, Children's Hospital, and University Hospital include:
Gift Shops:
There are a total of five retail gift shops between University Hospital (UH) and Victoria Hospital (VH), which are run by the LHSC Auxiliary.
Cancer Program (Victoria Hospital Only):
Volunteers assist patients and help with patient flow.
Children’s Hospital:
Volunteers engage children in different activities (i.e. games, crafts).
Inpatient Areas:
Volunteers visit patients and assist staff and patients in various capacities.
Outpatient Clinics:
Volunteers help with the patient flow of an outpatient clinic.
Peer Support:
The Peer Support Program offers in-person or virtual one-to-one peer support at any point in the cancer journey. Cancer patients, families, and caregivers can be connected with a trained peer support volunteer who has experienced a similar journey and challenges. Visit the Peer Support Program website for more information.
Waiting Rooms:
Liaise with family and staff, help with the patient and visitor flow.
Wayfinding:
Wayfinding volunteers welcome the public and provide information and directions for LHSC in a friendly and assistive manner.
