The SMH Auxiliary is pleased to start recruitment of volunteers again after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Volunteers/Auxiliary members play an important role in the welcoming atmosphere at Stevenson. They help ensure the hospital is a comforting place for both patients and visitors and that it runs smoothly and efficiently. The work of each and every volunteer is appreciated and valued by hospital staff and the community.
Volunteers are needed throughout the hospital. If you are interested, fulfilling and rewarding roles exist in the following areas:
- Patient Areas
- Emergency
- Ambulatory Care
- Rehabilitation Services
- Dialysis
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Surgical Day Care
- Clinical Units
- Information Desk
- Fundraising events
- Gift Shop and Coffee Corner
- Office Assistance
- Spiritual Care Visitors
What do I need to do to become a volunteer?
- Submit an application.
- Complete an interview. Two references are required for each prospective volunteer.
- Volunteers must be 15 years or older and be willing to work a minimum of one 3-hour shift each week.
- Volunteers must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check through the Nottawasaga OPP. The Auxiliary will provide a letter for you to take to the OPP.
- Volunteers must complete a 2-step TB test provided by the hospital (Occupational Health & Safety).
- Training, orientation and parking passes are provided by Volunteer Services.
*Student volunteers are asked to commit to one-year of service.
*For volunteers who would like to expand upon their leadership experience, there are opportunities to become an Auxiliary Officer (i.e. President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) or a Convenor that oversees a team of volunteers.
Contact us to get started.
Getting started is simple. Call the Auxiliary Office at 705 435-3377, ext. 1281 and leave a message. Your call will be returned.
