Thank you for your interest in volunteering! To become a volunteer, please note the following:
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16 years or older (at the time of application)
- A 60-hour commitment for all volunteers, which takes approximately six to eight months when completing a two- to three-hour shift per week
Volunteer at Markham Stouffville Hospital
Please complete our online volunteer application form if you would like to apply to be a year-round volunteer at Markham Stouffville Hospital (381 Church Street).
Volunteer at Reactivation Care Centre
Please complete our online volunteer application form if you would like to apply to be a year-round volunteer at Reactivation Care Centre (2111 Finch Avenue W).
Applicants can volunteer at both locations but please pick one location for your initial application.
Are you a student looking to volunteer just for the summer? Please see our summer student program.
What to expect
If a candidate is short-listed to be a volunteer, they must attend an interview and a volunteer orientation before they can begin volunteering.
Once selected as a volunteer candidate, applicants must provide:
- Police vulnerable sector check (volunteers pay a discounted fee to apply) if you are 18 years or older. We can provide you with a supporting letter at the interview.
- Completed immunization records including two-step tuberculosis screening, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Tdap, and hepatitis B (immunization status only).
Community and Volunteer Resources will notify applicants who have been short-listed for an interview. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to offer volunteer placements to all candidates and we will only contact successful candidates.
Volunteers are an integral part of the patient experience. We ask that you consider your availability when applying to volunteer and ensure that you can fulfill our required commitment. We have limited evening and weekend opportunities.
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly, and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Community and Volunteer Resources.
We are honoured to be have been recognized as one of Forbes Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity.