Volunteering
Volunteer Recruitment Is Open!
We're excited to announce that volunteer recruitment has reopened for adults and post-secondary students interested in volunteer roles at Lakeridge Health.
If you are looking for a meaningful way to positively impact your community, we would love to hear from you. Volunteers make an impact by supporting patients, residents, families, and visitors through compassionate service, friendly interactions, and a welcoming presence across our facilities.
High school student volunteer opportunities are currently available only at Lakeridge Gardens Long-Term Care Home. Wednesday and Thursday shifts from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. are very limited, with additional opportunities available on weekends.
Retail volunteer opportunities, including gift shops, cafes cafés, and off-site stores, remain open and continue to welcome applications.
Featured New Volunteer Opportunities
We're also excited to introduce two new volunteer opportunities that offer meaningful ways to support patients and enhance their hospital experience.
Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) Delirium Prevention Volunteer (Pilot Program)
Become part of an exciting initiative supporting older adults during their hospital stay through the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). Volunteers receive specialized training and work alongside our health-care team to help reduce the risk of delirium and promote patient well-being.
Location: Ajax Pickering Hospital
Volunteer commitment: Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Adults aged 18 and older
Patient Companion Volunteer
Help make a hospital stay a little brighter by providing conversation, companionship, and connection to patients who may benefit from additional social interaction. This flexible role is perfect for volunteers who enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a positive difference, one conversation at a time.
Location: Oshawa Hospital
Volunteer commitment: Scheduled based on patient needs and volunteer availability
Whether you're interested in one of our new opportunities or another volunteer role, we invite you to explore the many ways you can make a difference at Lakeridge Health.
Join the volunteer team and help create exceptional experiences for our patients, residents, families, and visitors.
If you have any general questions, email volunteer@lh.ca.
This is the first step in our volunteer application process.
At Lakeridge Health, we are dedicated to creating an environment that mirrors the diversity of Durham Region. We invite everyone in the community to join us in building a more diverse and inclusive group of volunteers to help shape a vibrant and inclusive community and support healthcare in Durham Region.
