Brockville General Volunteer Association
Brockville General Volunteer Association Mission Statement
We give volunteers the means and ability to contribute by connecting their passion, strengths, and skills to healthcare needs which enhances support within the Brockville General Hospital community.
The Brockville General Volunteer Association is made up of dedicated volunteers who support our patients and their friends and family in many different ways. You can find our volunteers throughout the hospital, performing a variety tasks.
We appreciate the huge difference our volunteers make in our patients' lives every single day!
Becoming a volunteer
Learn more about the steps to become a volunteer with us and then fill out our online volunteer application form.
What our volunteers do
Our volunteer association members work in many areas of the hospital. Each year, more than 200 men, women and teens donate more than 28,000 hours of time to Brockville General Hospital. See below for a list of ways you can get involved.
A2/A3 Unit Weekend Volunteer |
Volunteers will greet and guide visitors to patient rooms when they visit the unit, answer the phone and direct calls to clinical staff. Shift length: Saturday or Sunday 10am - 2pm |
Cardiac Rehabilitation |
Volunteers with Cardiac Rehabilitation help staff monitor patients in their individual exercise programs. Shift length: 3 hours |
Day Surgery |
Volunteers with Day Surgery prepare refreshments for patients, transport patients to the exit upon discharge and perform other assigned duties as directed by staff. Shift length: 3.5 hours |
Eleanor's Café |
Volunteers at Eleanor's Café serve snacks and drinks to visitors, staff and patients, and keep the café stocked with supplies. Morning shift length: 3.5 hours Afternoon shift length: 3 hours |
Emergency Room |
Volunteers with the Emergency Room provide patients and family members with refreshments, blankets and comfort. Shift length: 3-4 hours |
Emergency Triage/Waiting Area |
Volunteers assist patients and families when they arrive in the Triage area. Volunteers liaise with staff to keep families up to date and make sure that patients are comfortable in the waiting area whilst they wait for treatment. Shift length: 3-4 hours |
Gift Shop |
Volunteers sell gifts, toys, cards, candy and snacks. Shift length: 3.5 hours |
Information Desk |
Volunteers with the Information Desk provide directions, answer questions about hospital service locations and organize patients when they register at the hospital. Shift length: 3 hours |
Lottery Ticket Sales |
Volunteers sell tickets to help raise funds for the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation. Shift length: 3.5 hours |
Palliative Care |
Volunteers with Palliative Care are specially trained to take care of patients in the community and in hospital in the Palliative Care unit. Volunteers attend a 30 hour course before working with Palliative Care patients and families. Shift length: Dependent on the patient's needs |
Rehabilitation |
Volunteers support patients and staff with rehabilitation activities. Shift length: 2 hours |
Students |
Returning college and university students need to make contact with the Coordinator of Volunteers at 613 346 5649 ext. 52028 or email erogers@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca before the end of March, if they wish to volunteer during the summer months. New students need to complete a police record check, submit two personal references and be passed by our Occupational Health team before they can begin volunteering. Previous students who have volunteered will be accepted back without renewing their application. |
Tea Cart |
Volunteers deliver drinks and cookies to patients, visitors and staff on the A2 & A3 units. Shift length: 2 hours |
Visiting Patients |
Volunteers visit patients, provide company and engage in conversation Shift length: 1-2 hours |
Wee Care Baskets |
Volunteers create baby baskets for families that have just given birth. Shift length: Baskets required as needed |
Welcome Ambassadors |
Volunteers assist the public around the hospital, answer questions about the hospital and the current construction work, help with paying for parking tickets. If you enjoy being busy, on your feet and helping people, then this role is for you! Shift length: 3 hours |
Hours of operation
Our office is open from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please contact us to arrange an appointment.
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