What is the process for applying to become a volunteer | Benefits of Volunteering at PRH | Existing Volunteer Roles
Each year, more than 100 compassionate individuals from our community, volunteer more than 5,000 hours in 14 different areas within the hospital. Pembroke Regional Hospital is fortunate to receive tremendous interest in our volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Our program opportunities are based on the needs in different areas of the hospital, and so we match applicants' skills, availability and experience to our current needs.
Typically, it takes between one to two months in duration to be completely onboarded as a volunteer from the time an application is submitted to being able to start volunteering. This timeline is dependent on receiving a Police Records Check and verification of Immunizations.
1. Submit a completed Application for Volunteer Services.
2. Attend a placement interview with a Human Resources Consultant to:
- Confirm your availability and level of commitment you are able to make- Outline your skills and interests- Review volunteer position opportunities and requirements- Establish a suitable volunteer placement
- Confirm your availability and level of commitment you are able to make
- Outline your skills and interests
- Review volunteer position opportunities and requirements
- Establish a suitable volunteer placement
3. Attend a corporate orientation session.
4. Complete specific training for your placement area with an experienced volunteer and/or staff member.
Most volunteer positions will require a time commitment of approximately two days each month.
All volunteers are required to sign the Pembroke Regional Hospital Confidentiality Agreement and comply with the Pembroke Regional Hospital's Confidentiality and Privacy Policy.
Police Record Check is required by all those applying to volunteer at PRH.
You will be asked to provide two references.
You will be required to wear a volunteer smock and hospital photo ID card while on duty.
Volunteers at the Pembroke Regional Hospital gain valuable experiences that will benefit them throughout their lifetime. In addition, volunteers are eligible to receive the following benefits:
You are entitled to free parking while on duty as a volunteer.
A volunteer lounge for your use where you are invited to relax and meet other volunteers.
Throughout the year, the hospital hosts a variety of events and activities to which you are cordially invited.
In addition to the training you will receive in preparation for your volunteer assignment, further education and training opportunities are available through PRH.
Once you have completed 50 hours (40 for students) of volunteer service, you may request a letter of reference attesting to your involvement as a volunteer at the Pembroke Regional Hospital.
The hospital has the following volunteer vacancies and opportunities available:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday opportunities currently available.
- Between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Requirements of Friendly Visiting Volunteering Role: Provide leisure activities: card playing, games, reading, etc. to patients. Take wheelchair patients outside of their rooms for socialization. Read or write letters and assist patient with making phone calls.
- Monday and Wednesday opportunities currently available.
- Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
- Provide assistance to out-patient geriatric day care program at PRH.
- Assist staff with planned activities for the day.
Requirements of Geriatric Day Care Volunteering Role: Pleasant and friendly disposition and physically able to accompany staff and patients on daily walks, both indoor and outdoor. Assist clients with getting on and off the bus.
- Monday and Sunday opportunities are currently available.
- Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m..
- Provide assistance with the out-patient surgical programs.
- Provide client gown and/or housecoat and questionnaire to complete.
Requirements of Volunteering Role: Pleasant and friendly personality, good listening and communication skills. Role requires providing assistance to out-patients.
- Monday to Friday opportunities currently available.
- Between the hours of 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
- Deliver ice water to patients on the Medical floor.
Requirements for Volunteering Role: Pleasant and friendly personality, good listening and communication skills. Physically able to push water delivery cart and provide water to patients.
- September to June commitment only.
Note: These volunteering roles are managed through the hospital's Auxiliary. If interested in either area, please note your interest in your email response. We will provide you with more information on the days of the week and times the Auxiliary is hoping to fill.
I'm interested in becoming an Auxiliary volunteer.
- Requires skills and abilities to play music.
- Must be certified through the St. John's Ambulance Pet Therapy program.
- Weekday opportunities available.
- Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Direct patients/visitors to various areas of the hospital.
Requirements of Volunteering Role: Pleasant and friendly personality, good listening and communication skills. Good knowledge of hospital layout.
Weekday and weekend opportunities available.
Requirements of Volunteer Role: Those who have had a stroke and are well into their recovery OR are caregivers of someone who has had a stroke. Volunteers will go into the hospital to visit with recent stroke survivors, providing peer support, hope and encouragement.