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Youth Volunteers

Youth volunteers are very important members of our St. Joseph's Hospital community. Patients, residents and staff all look forward to the injection of energy and optimism that they bring. In their distinctive red t-shirts, they can be seen throughout the hospital. The 2012-13 program has wrapped up for the term.

We are looking forward to our Summer Junior Volunteer Program in The Views complex residential care and in the Transitional Care Unit (TCU). Applications are now being accepted!

Junior Volunteers develop relationships with residents and staff in The Views and in TCU as they help with all kinds of activities.

The Summer Junior Volunteer program is open to students aged 13-18, who serve one day per week, Monday to Friday for July and August. Shifts are from 10:00-12:00 in The Views and from 2:00-4:00 in The Views and TCU. Of course, family holidays can be accommodated.

Becoming a Youth Volunteer

There are a few steps involved in becoming a Youth Volunteer at St. Joseph's.

Returning Volunteers

1. Application form: Print the Reactivation Package Summer 2013 from the link on this page and complete it, including a signature from your parent or guardian.
2. Bring it in: Bring your Reactivation Form to the Volunteer Office at St. Joseph’s Hospital. You will be assigned your shift when we receive your form. First come, first served.

New Volunteers

1. Application form: Print the New Volunteer Application Package Summer 2013 from the link on this page. Complete all the forms, including required parent/guardian signatures and a personal reference.
2. Bring it in: Bring your Application Package to either the main desk in the lobby of St. Joseph’s Hospital or take it to the Volunteer Office. We will note when we receive your form, which determines the order that new volunteers get to choose their shifts.
3. New Volunteer Orientation:: The orientation is MANDATORY. It is scheduled for July 3, 9:00-12:00 in the Edith McNish Board Room in 1938 Wing.
4. Join Us! The Youth Volunteer program will start on MONDAY, JULY 8, 2013.

For More Information

For more information about the Youth Volunteer Program at St. Joseph's, please call or e-mail.

Brenda Phillips, Director of Activation
phone 250-339-1426

Manager, Volunteer Services
phone 250-339-1548
pat.allan@sjghcomox.ca

Administrative Assistant
phone 250-890-3030
janice.wagemann@sjghcomox.ca