There are so many new opportunities to volunteer with Island Health.
Island Health is pleased to offer a variety of volunteer opportunities. Most volunteer roles fit within the categories listed below (click titles for more information). Please be aware that not all opportunities are available at all sites.
Volunteer Opportunities
Program Volunteer | |
Site Volunteer | |
Step Up Youth Volunteer | |
Support Volunteer | |
Therapy Support Volunteer | |
Leadership Volunteer (advanced volunteer opportunity) |
Emergency Department Volunteer
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Note the following requirements to volunteer:
- We require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
- We ask that you commit to a regular volunteer shift
- typically one two-four hour shift per week and we prefer a minimum six months commitment
- We will ask you to complete a Criminal Records Check through the Ministry of Justice, including a vulnerable sector check (instructions will be provided)
- If accepted, we will ask you to complete online training using our eLearning Modules (two-four hours)
- We ask that you have spoken English (ESL Level 6 preferred)
- We ask that you agree to receive an annual flu vaccine or wear a mask during flu season (typically December to April) each year
Youth Volunteers (ages 15-18):
See our Step Up Youth Program page for more information.
Southern Vancouver Island
South Island Long-Term Care Volunteer Brochure
- Aberdeen Hospital Long-Term Care
- Glengarry Hospital Long-Term Care
- Gorge Road Hospital Long-Term Care
- Mental Health and Substance Use Services
- Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Saanich Peninsula Hospital
- The Priory Hospital Long-Term Care
- The Summit Hospital Long-Term Care
- Victoria General Hospital
Central Vancouver Island
- Cowichan Valley Area
- Eagle Park Long-Term Care
- Dufferin Place Long-Term Care
- Nanaimo Health Unit
- Nanaimo Regional Hospital
- Oceanside Health Centre
- Parksville Health Unit
- Trillium Lodge Long-Term Care
- Port Alberni/West Coast
- Salt Spring Island
Northern Vancouver Island
- Comox Valley Nursing Centre
- Comox Valley Public Health
- Cumberland Lodge Long-Term Care
- North Island Hospital Campbell River & District
- North Island Hospital Comox Valley
- Yucalta Lodge Long-Term Care
General Inquiries
If you have a question that is not answered on our webpages, please email volunteer@islandhealth.ca.