Volunteer at the Hospital
Join our team as a clinical volunteer at Grand River Hospital! Volunteers have the opportunity to volunteer in many areas of the hospital. Most volunteers start in our Grand Welcome program.
As a Grand Welcome volunteer, you will greet patients and visitors, and provide wayfinding and portering support. This is a great opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with the Hospital. Often times you are the first point of contact for anyone that comes into the Hospital.
Specialized Volunteer Roles
Applications are now closed.
Volunteer Portal
Sign up for shifts, adjust or check your schedule and more on our volunteer portal powered by Communal.
Volunteer Resources
Vulnerable Sector Letter
When requesting a vulnerable sector check, you may be asked to provide an official letter from the volunteer agency. Please get in touch with us by completing this online form, and we will give you an official letter within one hour.
The vulnerable sector check is only a requirement if you are 18 years of age or older.
Areas of Care
At Grand River, we have defined eight distinct Areas of Care to encompass the health services we offer -- it helps supporters like you understand what we do and how you can help. Each coloured petal on our lotus represents a different Area of Care.
The Grand River Hospital Volunteer Association is integral in ensuring care. never. stops. Having raised millions of dollars in support of the hospital and operating the gift shops and Tim Hortons at both the KW and Freeport Campuses, they embody our commitment to providing a world class experience for everyone who comes through the doors of our hospital. Their unwavering dedication continues to have a big impact on patients and staff every single day.
Orientation and Training Resources
Please review the following documentation prior to attending your first volunteer session. Click on the links to review the documents and watch the videos below.