Volunteer

[Download RVH volunteer application form here.]
 
Thinking about volunteering at Riverview Hospital? This information will help you decide whether it's the right opportunity for you.

Volunteers at Riverview Hospital must:

• be at least 19 years of age, preferably with previous volunteer experience or part of a student volunteer program;
• have passed a Criminal Record Search, to the satisfaction of Riverview Hospital;
• provide at least two references from paid or volunteer employment, or from school;
• be able to make a minimum six-month commitment;
• be willing to abide by the policies of the hospital;
• understand the English language;
• be willing to take additional training if required.

The following volunteer assignments are available:

• Recreation Program Assistant
• Provides motivation and role modeling for patients
• Assists in setting up program area
• Assists in running the program
• Assists in patient supervision
• Advises staff of any safety issues, patient needs or other concerns observed
• Pastoral Care Assistant
• Provides support in meeting patients' spiritual needs
• Assists in gathering/reminding patients of the service
• Assists in transport and assembly of patients
• Hands out song sheets and assists patients with following the program
• Assists with setup/takedown/cleanup before and after service
• Participates in singing or musical accompaniment if desired
• Advises chaplain of any safety issues, patient needs or other concerns observed
• One-to-One Patient Visitor
• Provides regular one-to-one social contact for an individual patient to enhance socialization
• Accompanies patient on outings on the hospital grounds or into the community
• Helps patient to participate in programs offered at the hospital or in the community
• Takes part in activities designed to meet specific needs for a patient
• Other specialized duties as outlined for specific cases
• Other (i.e Learning Centre, Apparel Shop, etc)
• Provides assistance in various departments of the hospital

Interested? Complete the application form and email, mail or fax it to: 
 
Paul Anderson
Director, Learning & Development
Riverview Hospital

For information on volunteering at the Child and Youth Mental Health Program at BC Children's Hospital, please refer to the volunteering section of the BCCH website.