Brockville General Volunteer Association

Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU)

Volunteers with the Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) have the opportunities to talk with patients and their families, and bring blankets, food and juice to patients who are receiving treatment.

Shift length: 4 hours

Art Gallery

Volunteer local artists showcase their artwork in our Art Gallery and give the Brockville General Volunteer Association a portion of their sales to help purchase needed equipment for the hospital.

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

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Volunteers with Cardiac Rehabilitation help staff monitor patients in their individual exercise programs.

Shift length: 3 hours

Eleanor's Café

Volunteers at Eleanor's Café at the Charles Street site 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

Gift Shop

Volunteers with the Charles Street and Garden Street Gift Shop sites 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: 2-3 hours

Knitting

Volunteer knitters create baby hats and sweaters to sell in our gift shop.

Lottery Ticket Sales

Charles Street site volunteers sell tickets to help raise funds for the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation. Lottery tickets are sold at the Garden Street site gift shop.

Shift length: 3.5 hours

Magazine Cart

Once a week, volunteers with our Magazine Cart distribute a selection of magazines to all waiting areas and to patients at our Charles and Garden Street sites.

Shift length: 1 hour

Orthopedic Clinic

Volunteers with our Orthopedic Clinic at our Charles Street site provide directions and transport for patients going to the clinic.

Shift length: 3 hours

Palliative Care

Volunteers with Palliative Care are specially trained to take care of patients in the community and at the hospital.

Shift length: Dependent on the patient's needs

Recreation Therapy and Restorative Care

Volunteers with Recreation Therapy and Restorative Care assist staff at our Garden Street site by leading group activities for residents, participating in activities and transporting residents to the activity.

Shift length: 2-3 hours

Visiting Patients

Volunteers visit patients, provide company and engage in conversation at both the Charles Street and Garden Street sites.

Shift length: 1-2 hours

Wagon Cart

Volunteers with the Wagon Cart visit all patient rooms and offer snacks and items for purchase from the Gift Shop at the Charles Street site.

Shift length: 1.5 hours

Wee Care Baskets

Volunteers create baby baskets for families that have just given birth.

Shift length: Baskets required as needed