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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.

Junior Volunteers develop relationships with residents and staff in The Views residential care and in the Transitional Care Unit as they help with all kinds of activities. Candystripers help in the acute care areas of the hospital, providing patient comforts and staff support.

Our Youth Volunteer program is open to girls and boys in Grades 8 to 12, who serve usually one day per week. Shifts are from 4:00 - 5:30 Monday to Thursday, with extra shifts on the Transitional Care Unit from 4:00 - 5:30 on Friday and 2:00 - 4:00 on Saturday and Sunday.

We ask for a commitment to volunteer for the entire school year.

There is very high demand for this program, so if you want to join us, act quickly.

Becoming a Youth Volunteer

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

Returning Volunteers

Print a Reactivation Package 2011-12 from the website and complete it, including a signature from your parent or guardian. Bring your Reactivation Form to the Volunteer Office at St. Joe’s. You will be able to choose your shift at that time.

New Volunteers

1. Register: Call 250-890-3030 to register your interest in the program. and tell us which Youth Orientation evening you will attend (September 27 or 28, 6:00-8:00 p.m.). This orientation is mandatory.
2. Application: Print the New Volunteer Application Package 2011-12 from the link on this page or get the package from your Work Experience Coordinator at school. Complete all the forms, including required parent/guardian signatures and a personal reference.
3. New Volunteer Orientation: Attend the orientation and tour of the hospital. BRING YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE!! You will then choose where you would like to volunteer, and commit to a weekly shift. You will also pay your $10 for your red t-shirt.
4. Join Us! The Youth Volunteer program will start on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011.

Please be aware that we may not be able to accept everyone due to
very high demand for the program.

The following people will be given priority:

• returning volunteers;
• new volunteers in priority order from the interest list;
• those with complete documentation at the orientation; and
• those who have paid the $10 t-shirt fee.

Many thanks to St. Joseph’s General Hospital Auxiliary for their generous support of this program!!

For More Information

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

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

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