Kingston General Hospital is supported by a team of over 800 volunteers who contribute not only their time but also their skills and expertise to 50 programs, services, departments and units throughout the hospital.

They connect with patients, provide respite for family members, compliment the high quality care of professional staff and help raise funds toward the Auxiliary’s financial commitment to purchase much needed hospital equipment and to provide educational bursaries for staff.

The Department of Volunteer Services seeks to recruit, select and support volunteers who will make a positive and worthwhile contribution to the well being of patients in this hospital. To that end, we offer opportunities that suit a variety of schedules, interests, skill levels and ages.

KGH is currently recruiting

• community members 18 years +, including high school students that have graduated but are staying on for an additional year.
• post-graduate students – based on expected length of stay in Kingston area

For all interested volunteers, application forms can be:

• picked up at our office
• mailed through Canada Post
• requested by email
• printed from this web site

Process for all interested volunteers:

• Submit a completed application form to Volunteer Services including 2 references
• Participate in an interview
• Complete a police records check through KGH Volunteer Services (excluding 17 years and under)
• Attend hospital orientation
• Submit health screening documentation (proof of immunization and results of TB test)
• Participate in program specific training

PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS

To provide coordinated volunteer services throughout the hospital for the benefit of patients, staff and visitors. To work in liason with the Administration of the hospital and the President of the Kingston General Auxiliary to develop and expand volunteer services as appropriate and necessary.

To recruit and train well motivated, compassionate volunteers who will make a positive and worthwhile contribution to the well-being of patients. Volunteers will serve alongside hospital staff, wherever appropiate, to enhance the care of patients, without encroaching on the work of those employees.

To contribute to Kingston General Hospital's image as a caring, supportive, patient focused hospital.

To provide support for the fund raising projects of the Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary.

To maintain a welcoming and supportive environment, in which volunteers will find it rewarding and pleasant to work.

To ensure recognition for volunteers.