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Brockville General Volunteer Association

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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.

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 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 the hospital.

Shift length: Dependent on the patient's needs

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.

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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