Volunteer
Volunteers can have an incredibly positive impact on the lives of patients, visitors and staff. Discover just how rewarding the experience can be at VCH.
Volunteer with Vancouver Coastal Health
Volunteers are essential to the quality care we provide at Vancouver Coastal Health. As a volunteer, you can make a difference while building new skills, exploring careers in health care, gaining experience for future employment or educational plans and meeting new people.
Volunteers are part of the patient experience across the Vancouver Coastal Health region, in areas like:
- Information desk and wayfinding
- Friendly visitor, music therapy and pet therapy
- Inpatient and outpatient clinics support
- Special events
- Mental Health Program support
As a general rule, we ask volunteers to commit two to three hours per week for a minimum of six months. Depending on the site and the volunteer position you're most interested in, the suggested time commitment may be longer than six months.
To apply, contact the Volunteer Resources department below to apply in the area where you'd like to volunteer. The application process may take four to eight weeks and includes a Ministry of Justice criminal record check initiated by Vancouver Coastal Health. For accepted applicants, a personal interview, reference checks, orientation session, and training will follow.
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Opportunities across the region
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Central Coast (Bella Bella, Bella Coola)
Bella Coola
Phone: 250-799-5311
Email: nsvolunteer@vch.caVolunteer opportunities:
- Long-Term Care
- Hospital
- Lab
- Medical Clinic
- Adult Day Program (Community Health)
Bella Bella
Phone: 250-957-2314 ext.231
Email: nsvolunteer@vch.caVolunteer opportunities at the Bella Bella Hospital.
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North Shore
Address: 231 East 15th Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 2L7
Phone: (604) 984-5929
Email: nsvolunteer@vch.caVolunteer opportunities:
- Lions Gate Hospital Hospice
- Margaret Fulton Adult Day Centre
- West Vancouver Adult Day Centre
- Community Health Centre Clinics
- Diners Club Congregate Meals
- Cedarview Lodge, Cedar Gardens
- Berkley Care Centre
- Evergreen House
- Gift Shop
- Thrift Shop
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Powell River Long-Term Care
Phone: 604-485-3215
Email: nsvolunteer@ch.caVolunteer opportunities:
- Willingdon Creek Village
- Evergreen Care Home
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Richmond
Address: 7000 Westminster Highway, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1A2
Phone: 604-278-9711 ext. 384731
Fax: 604-244-5451
Email: rhs.volunteerservices@vch.caInformation sheet for VCH Richmond applicants.
Volunteer opportunities:
- Richmond Hospital
- Minoru Residence Long-Term Care
- Richmond Lions Manor Bridgeport
- Richmond Community Health Access Center
- Seasonal vaccine clinics
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Sea-to-Sky
Squamish Long-Term Care
Phone: 236-996-4782
Email: nsvolunteer@ch.ca
We are only accepting volunteers with weekday daytime availability (Monday-Friday)Volunteer opportunities are at the Hilltop House.
Volunteer opportunities may include assisting with group recreation programs and providing social connection. -
Sunshine Coast
Address: 5630 Inlet Ave, Box 2420, Sechelt, B.C. V0N 3A0
Phone: 604-885-8517
Fax: 604-741-0728
Email: scvolunteer@vch.caThe Sunshine Coast Coordinator is available from Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Volunteer opportunities:
- Sunshine Coast Home and Community Care
- Meals on Wheels
- Volunteer Drivers
- Volunteer Shopping
- Telephone Tree
- Friendly Visitor
- Volunteer Income Tax Service
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Vancouver
Address: 2775 Heather Street, 1st Floor, Room 104A, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 3J5
Phone: 604-875-4608
Fax: 604-875-5425
Email: vanvolunteer@vch.caVolunteer opportunities:
- Vancouver General Hospital
- UBC Hospital
- G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre
- Oak Care Centre
- Adanac Lodge
- Banfield Pavilion
- Dogwood Lodge
- Little Mountain Place
- Purdy Pavilion
- Windermere Care Centre
- Vancouver Community Volunteer Programs
As a volunteer, you are part of the patient experience
Frequently asked questions
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What are some of the important ways that volunteers contribute in your area?
- Information desk and wayfinding
- Friendly visitor, music therapy and pet therapy
- Inpatient and outpatient clinics support
- Special events
- Mental Health Program support
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How much time do I need to commit?
As a general rule, we ask volunteers to commit two to three hours per week for a minimum of six months. Depending on the site and the volunteer position you're most interested in, the suggested time commitment may be longer than six months.
