Volunteer Support

At Grand River Hospital, volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission. They bring passion, energy, and a wealth of skills that significantly enhance our programs and services. We invite you to tap into this incredible resource to amplify our impact and achieve our goals. 

How Volunteers Can Help

  1. Expand Capacity: Volunteers can assist in a variety of ways, from clerical work to food preparation, allowing you to focus on your core responsibilities. They bring diverse skills that can support projects, events, and daily operations.

  2. Enhance Engagement: Volunteers can help foster a sense of community and shared purpose. Their enthusiasm can invigorate your work environment and inspire team members and patients alike.

  3. Bring New Perspectives: Volunteers often bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions. Their different backgrounds and experiences can help you approach challenges in new and creative ways.

How to Receive Volunteer Support

  1. Identify Your Needs: Consider how volunteers could help you in your day-to-day work and the types of responsibilities you'd like them to take on. Then, connect with us about your need for support, and we can help determine how volunteers can provide the most value for you and your team. 

  2. Onboarding and Training: As the leaders of the volunteer program, we provide all new volunteers with an orientation session and training. However, we are counting on you to ensure that volunteers receive proper training that is specific to their volunteer role with your unit or program. This sets clear expectations for volunteers and equips them with the knowledge they need to succeed. If you need support understanding how to properly train or onboard volunteers, reach out to our volunteer coordination team for assistance.
  3. Recognition and Appreciation: Acknowledging the contributions of our volunteers is crucial. Simple gestures like thank-you notes or highlighting their achievements in team meetings can go a long way.

Get Started

    Harness the power of the Hospital’s volunteer network to drive our mission forward. Our volunteer coordination team is here to assist you. If you need additional support or have specific recruitment needs, don’t hesitate to reach out. We can help create targeted recruitment campaigns, provide promotional materials, and share best practices for volunteer management.

    For more information or to request volunteer support, please contact Maya Holmes at maya@grhf.ca.