Opportunities to Volunteer

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

Activity Volunteer

 Program Volunteer

Clinic Volunteer

 Site Volunteer

Social Engagement Volunteer

 Step Up Youth Volunteer

Entertainment Volunteer

 Support Volunteer

Partner Volunteer

 Therapy Support Volunteer

Leadership Volunteer

(advanced volunteer opportunity)

Emergency Department Volunteer

 

Note the following requirements to volunteer: 

  • 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
  • If accepted, we will ask you to complete online training using our eLearning Modules (two-four hours)
  • We ask that you have spoken English (Canadian Language Benchmark 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

To protect those who access Island Health services, we take steps to ensure our volunteers bring no harm. One of those steps is participation in the online B.C. Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP). This program offers applicants a free, confidential way to demonstrate they have no relevant history of physical, sexual, or financial abuse of vulnerable adults or children.

Learn More About the CRRP
  • Free and Convenient: Free of charge for volunteers, our staff provide a unique link to apply online through the CRRP.
  • Confidential: Results are emailed directly to our staff and only verify if a relevant offence does or does not exist. If an offence exists it is not named and no details or personal information is provided.
  • Relevant Offences Only: Not all offences are considered relevant. Click here for further information.
  • Contact Us: If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at Volunteer@islandhealth.ca. 

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

Central Vancouver Island

Northern Vancouver Island

General Inquiries

If you have a question that is not answered on our webpages, please email volunteer@islandhealth.ca.