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Student Volunteer Program Information

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at York Central Hospital. The student volunteer program at York Central Hospital is very competitive. We are looking for students who are mature, committed & friendly. Students interested in volunteering for the school year program must be able to commit to the FULL year - September 2010 – June 30, 2011.

Application deadline for the School Year Program is Monday September 13th at 9:00 a.m. Applications will only be collected between the weeks of Sunday September 5th - Monday September 13th 9:00 a.m. Any applications collected before September 5th and after September 13th will not be considered.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RECEIVE APPLICATIONS IN EXCESS OF THE PLACEMENTS WE HAVE. IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US BY OCTOBER 1st, 2010, YOU CAN ASSUME THAT WE WERE UNABLE TO OFFER YOU A PLACEMENT THIS YEAR.

The process to be considered for a Volunteer placement is:

Complete the Application Form, provide 2 References from people other than family members or friends and a 250 Word Description as to why you’d like to volunteer. A resume is strongly recommended.
Once you have completed your application, you can either put it in the mail or you may drop it off in our office. The address is at the top of the application. If our office is closed you may slide your application under our door. The address and room number is at the top of the application.
We will contact only the successful candidates for an interview.
Once accepted into the program, successful candidates must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Screening through
York Regional Police at a cost of $20. You must also attend a 2-hour orientation in September, agree to a health screening exam and leave a $25 refundable deposit for a uniform, photo ID badge and parking pass.

We thank you for your interest. Please note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

For further questions about student and adult volunteer opportunities contact Volunteer and Community Resources at (905) 883-1212 ext. 2057 or e-mail us at volunteers@yorkcentral.on.ca

Are there any qualifications or requirements I must meet to become a volunteer?

Successful candidates must be:

14 years of age or older
Committed to complete a September to June placement or a July and August placement
Provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Screening through York Regional Police at a cost of $20. You must also attend a 2-hour orientation, agree to a health screening exam and leave a $25 refundable deposit for a uniform, photo ID badge and parking pass.

Does Volunteer and Community Resources keep a waiting list?

Yes, we keep all applications until the next Session i.e. applications received in May-June are kept until September; applications in September are kept until June. Because of many applications our office receives, we will phone only students selected for an interview.

When do students volunteer and for how long?

The minimum commitment is one day a week, for 2-3 hours from September to June or July & August. Students volunteer at the same time each week - this provides consistency with staff, patients and visitors.

What criteria are used to select students for interviews?

We interview students whose applications are legible, who are interested in areas where there are volunteer positions open, who are available at times we need volunteers and whose application indicates a sincere interest to volunteer in a hospital.

What criteria are used to select students for volunteer positions at the interviews?

We are looking for students who are mature, committed, friendly and professional with good interpersonal skills. We also look for students who can act independently within the boundaries of their position as outlined in their volunteer placement.

Please Note: If you are seeking a Co-op program opportunity, please see your guidance department.

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York Central Hospital
10 Trench Street
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 4Z3
(905) 883-1212
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