Current Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available regularly at all of Toronto Rehab's sites. For details on current volunteer opportunities, please refer to the list below. This list is updated regularly.
If you wish to become a member of Toronto Rehab's dedicated team of volunteers, please visit our How to Volunteer page for information on how to apply online. For additional information on these and other opportunities, please contact us via email at volunteering@torontorehab.on.ca, or call us at (416) 597-3422 ext. 2844.
Current Opportunities
We are always looking for Unit Support volunteers. In this position, volunteers engage in several tasks in support of patients, their families and staff. For more information on becoming a Unit Support volunteer, please see our Unit Support Volunteer page.
February 2009
E.W. Bickle Centre |
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Unit Support An excellent opportunity for direct patient interaction. Facilitating integration of newly admitted patients onto the unit (e.g. give tours, help patients unpack and get settled), facilitating social interaction with patients (e.g. one-on-one conversation, card games, board games), making family members feel welcomed (e.g. offer them a book or magazine to read, glass of water), and supporting and assisting staff (filing, answering phones). |
Monday to Sunday |
Wellness Program Support Participate in the social programs and activities led by Wellness Partner staff whose goal is to assist the individual to maximize independence in leisure, optimal health and the highest quality of life. These are hospital wide programs eg. Coffee House, Women’s Group, Active Games, Sit and be-fit, Creative Corner (crafts) and Current Events. |
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Socialization Support Enrich the quality of life for patients through activities that promote socialization. Volunteer provides one-on-one companionship with designated patients. Duties may include computer training, stimulation for special care patients and assist with promotion of daily living skills (e.g. engage in recreation/leisure activities with patient and Therapeutic Recreationist, such as watching TV, reading, playing cards, writing letters etc). |
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Palliative Care Volunteer Assist in creating a compassionate and comfortable environment for patients and their families. Volunteers visit and provide support to patients and family members, assist staff, run errands for patients and assist with new admissions. |
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Chaplaincy Support Piano Player: Experienced piano player to play at our Sunday service and assist with escorting patients to and from service. Hymn Sing and Weekly Service: Assist chaplaincy programs by escorting patients to and from program, assist patients during program, help with set up and clean up of program, support chaplaincy staff in creating a calm and safe environment during service. |
Sundays
Tuesdays Wednesdays |
Gift Shop Attendant A small shop that is open to patients, visitors and staff that is run entirely by volunteers. Proceeds from the shop are used to fund various programs and benefit the patients. Duties include: display merchandise in a attractive manner and ensure that seasons and special days are acknowledged, respond to requests from customers to stock specific merchandise when feasible and/or possible, etc. |
Weekdays & Weekends |
Hillcrest Centre |
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Unit Support An excellent opportunity for direct patient interaction. Facilitating integration of newly admitted patients onto the unit (e.g. give tours, help patients unpack and get settled), facilitating social interaction with patients (e.g. one-on-one conversation, card games, board games), making family members feel welcomed (e.g. offer them a book or magazine to read, glass of water), and supporting and assisting staff (filing, answering phones). |
Monday to Friday Saturday & Sunday |
Lyndhurst Centre |
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Unit Support An excellent opportunity for direct patient interaction. Facilitating integration of newly admitted patients onto the unit (e.g. give tours, help patients unpack and get settled), facilitating social interaction with patients (e.g. one-on-one conversation, card games, board games), making family members feel welcomed (e.g. offer them a book or magazine to read, glass of water), and supporting and assisting staff (filing, answering phones). |
Monday to Sunday |
Patient Education Sessions Assist the Patient Education Coordinators to run workshops for Spinal Cord patients covering many subjects relating to SCI. (This position can also be paired with the Unit Support placement on Thursdays.) |
Thursdays |
Dining Room Support Dining Room Volunteers are required to assist dietary staff with feeding assigned, low-risk patients, during regular meal times. Volunteers will receive general training on approved feeding techniques and swallowing disorders. |
Daily |
Pet Visitation Provide patients with an opportunity to interact with and receive companionship. Applicants must be approved volunteers of the Therapeutic Paws of Canada or St John’s Ambulance Pet Therapy Program. |
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Rumsey Centre |
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Exercise Training Assist the Cardiac Rehab Exercise team and patients during Exercise classes. Ideal for applicants who have a kinesiology or exercise training background. **Currently there are no exercise related positions available** |
Monday to Friday – no evenings available |
University Centre |
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Unit Support Team Leader Provide ongoing leadership, support and mentoring for the Unit Support Volunteers. Responsibilities (may and/or may not include):
Plan and organize placement meetings, activities and education/education sheets for volunteers in conjunction with staff contact and Volunteer Resources |
Monday to Saturday |
Unit Support An excellent opportunity for direct patient interaction. Facilitating integration of newly admitted patients onto the unit (e.g. give tours, help patients unpack and get settled), facilitating social interaction with patients (e.g. one-on-one conversation, card games, board games), making family members feel welcomed (e.g. offer them a book or magazine to read, glass of water), and supporting and assisting staff (filing, answering phones). |
Monday to Friday Saturday & Sunday |
Pet Therapy (dogs with owners) A direct service provided by trained volunteers and pets. Pets must display a temperament conducive to the hospital environment: confidence, good manners and sociability with other pets and people. Applicants must be approved volunteers of the Therapeutic Paws of Canada or St John’s Ambulance Pet Therapy Program. |
Weekdays |
Art Therapy Support The role of the Art Therapy Assistant is to support a Therapeutic Recreationist in facilitating a weekly art group. In the Art Therapy Program, patients explore their creativity, practice new skills and improve social interaction. Due to the variety of patient needs, a “hands on” experiential approach to art is followed, rather than any specific curriculum. We are specifically recruiting for those with a strong background in visual arts. |
Friday |
Chaplaincy Support Roman Catholic Mass: Assist chaplaincy programs by escorting patients to and from program, assist patients during program, help with set up and clean up of program, support chaplaincy staff in creating a calm and safe environment during service. |
Tuesday |
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