It’s not just about human beings,
it’s about being human.
Mount Sinai Hospital Montreal proudly depends on many dedicated volunteers who generously donate their time and support to numerous programs, activities and departments.
Today, over 200 volunteers devote their time, talents and compassion on a regular and part-time basis to help the Hospital carry out its mission. Volunteers are orientated, trained and guided to create a rewarding experience for both themselves and the patients. Volunteers are carefully selected based on their talents and trustworthiness. Following an initial interview a police verfication and reference check are performed. Volunteers are assigned to areas of the Hospital where their skills, talents and strengths will be most efficiently used.
The volunteer program at Mount Sinai Hospital Montreal provides volunteers with the opportunity to lend a helping hand in a number of hospital duties. Below is a list of partial volunteer task responsibilities.
- Assistant Patient Feeding
Assistant patients during mealtimes: Morning, Lunch and Dinner - Coffee Shop
operate cash register, customer service - Friendly Visiting
companionship, reading, conversation, listening, playing board games - Gift Shop
Customer Service, sales, gift wrapping, stocking shelves, preparing receipts - Laboratory & Morning Lab
answering phones, taking appointments
Morning Lab 07:00 -09:30
- Medical Imaging
Typing, filing, phones
- Medical Records
sorting and filing documents, typing, computer knowledge an asset - Palliative Care
* McGill Palliative Care Volunteer Training Program pre-requisite or equivalent**
Visiting, listening, conversation, assistance with meals - Physiotherapy
Transport patients/residents to and from physiotherapy. Possible assistance.
Connect and disconnect oxygen supply, if necessary - Recreology
Transport patient/residents to and from activities. Assist with activities. - Social Services - Office
filing, typing - Special Events
on-call for holidays and services - Shabbat & Holidays
knowledge of Shabbat ritual, preparation and celebration on floors - Volunteer Office
answering phones, taking donations, filing
All volunteers have the opportunity to learn new skills, develop a variety of interests, make new friends and enjoy the satisfaction of helping others. They become a valued member of a special team.
For more information or to become a volunteer please contact The Community Relations and Volunteer Services Coordinator at: (514) 369-2222, extension 1332.
