Current Volunteering Opportunities

St. Joe’s offers a multitude of opportunities to meet your personal goals and interests. The majority of volunteer shifts are available Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., with some positions on weekends and evenings. Here are some examples:

Patient Support

(for example in the Emergency or Paediatrics)

• Providing emotional support to patients & families
• Informing Healthcare team of patient’s needs
• One-on-one visiting

First Impressions

(for example Courtesy Desk)

• Providing information or directing patients, families and visitors
• Escorting or transporting outpatients

Retail and Fundraising

(for example Gift Ship or Foundation)

• Supporting revenue-generating operations
• Providing ongoing customer service

Recreational Support

(for example Pet Therapy)

• Assisting with pet, music, clowning or other recreational support

Other Opportunities

• Leading, training or mentoring new volunteers
• Providing special project support for various units or departments

High School Co-op Program

• Please contact Volunteer Services for an application package volunteers@stjoestoronto.ca

Please note that the Volunteer Services Office does not arrange student placements and/or observerships.

• UofT medical student observership inquiries contact Medical Education at MedEd@stjoestoronto.ca
• Resident and medical student elective inquiries contact Medical Education at MedEd@stjoestoronto.ca
• Other medical observership inquiries contact Medical Affairs at MedAffairs@stjoestoronto.ca
• Student placement inquiries contact Corporate Education at CorporateEd@stjoestoronto.ca
• Research volunteers contact Research at LTomat@stjoestoronto.ca