Why Volunteer at Headwaters Health Care Centre?
Because it is a great way to ...
- Meet new people and gain new experiences
- Give back to your community
- Help others and share your knowledge and abilities
- Learn new skills and use those you already have
- Experience a new career option
- Add meaning to your life!
- Put your free time to good use and make a difference
Who Can Become A Volunteer?
Any adult or student who:
- Is in good physical health and sincerely interested in working in a health care setting
- Can commit to an agreed upon shift - could be one or more regularly scheduled half days per month or special events
- Is able to work as a team player
- Has demonstrated that he/she is enthusiastic, reliable and responsible
- Is serious about making a volunteer commitment
*Students 16 years old may volunteer for Auxiliary events. To volunteer for a hospital volunteer position students must be 18 years old or older.
Individuals, minimum 18 years old, must complete an application form and return to the Volunteer Coordinator at Headwaters Health Care Centre. Potential volunteers must complete a mandatory health requirement (two-step Tuberculosis test and immunizations) and provide a clear police records check and two professional references. Contact your local police department to request a volunteer police check - the process takes four to six weeks.
Click here to print off an application form. Application forms are also available at Headwaters Health Care Centre’s Inquiry Desk.
For more information: Contact the Auxiliary office (519) 941-2410 ext. 2268.