Be a volunteer

At Collingwood General and Marine Hospital our volunteers are valued members of the health-care team, making a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families. By offering support, guidance and comfort, volunteers help create a more positive and welcoming experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

Whether it’s providing a reassuring presence, offering directions, calling patients with appointment reminders, assisting them after a procedure, or by raising funds, our volunteers play a vital role in enhancing patient care. Our volunteers’ kindness, dedication and generosity relieve stress, anxiety and uncertainty - one interaction at a time.

Want to make a difference? Explore further details below on how to become a volunteer, time commitments and the application process. Whether you're a first-time volunteer or a returning one, we’re excited to hear from you! 

Join our team and be part of something truly rewarding!

Volunteering is Rewarding:

As a volunteer, you’ll be assigned roles that match your skills, interests and availability, ensuring a meaningful experience for both you and the patients and families we serve. In return, you’ll gain valuable experience, meet new people and become part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference.

We offer weekday, evening and weekend shifts and ask for a minimum commitment of one shift per week for at least six months. Each shift is usally 4 hours.

Volunteers are needed throughout the Hospital

If you are interested, fulfilling and rewarding roles exist in the following areas:

What do I need to do to become a volunteer?

• Police background checks are required for all volunteers 19 and older.
• Two references are required and Volunteers must come for an interview.
• Volunteers must be willing to work a minimum of one 4-hour shift each week and be 16 years or older.
• Be willing to wear a mask in the hospital when required.
• Health screening: Completion of the CGMH health screening form, including proof of a negative two-step tuberculosis (TB) test and up-to-date immunizations.

Getting Started:

Apply online here or email us at volunteers@cgmh.on.ca with your contact information and area of interest.

Question? Email volunteers@cgmh.on.ca or call us at (705) 445-2550 ext: 8615.

CGMH is also seeking Patient and Family Advisors, and Patient, Family, and Caregiver Advisory Committee members. 

Interested in applying? Learn more and submit your application below!

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