Mount Sinai Hospital Montreal is supported by many dedicated volunteers who generously donate their time and assistance to numerous programs, activities and departments.
Today, more than 150 volunteers bring their talents and compassion to help the Hospital carry out its mission.
Volunteers receive an orientation and are trained and guided to create a rewarding experience for both themselves and the patients/residents. Volunteers are carefully selected based on their talents and trustworthiness. Following an initial interview, a police verification and reference check are performed. Volunteers are then assigned to areas of the Hospital where their skills, talents and strengths will be most effectively used, on a regular and part-time basis.
The volunteer program at Mount Sinai Hospital provides an opportunity to lend a helping hand in a number of hospital duties. Below is a partial list of areas where volunteer tasks are needed:
- Assistant Patient/Resident Feeding
Assisting patients or residents during mealtimes: breakfast, lunch or dinner (training provided) - Friendly Visiting
Companionship, reading, conversation, listening, playing board games - Palliative Care
Visiting, listening, conversation, assistance with meals; pre-requisite “McGill Palliative Care Volunteer Training Program” - Pet Visiting
Visiting patients/residents with the volunteer’s friendly dog (dog screening process required prior to acceptance) - Recreology
Assisting for holiday celebrations - Oneg Shabbat
Assisting in preparation and celebration on nursing units - Flowers
Arrange flowers in vases for weekly delivery to patients and residents - Transport Accompaniment
Accompany patients to medical appointments via medical transport vehicle Transport patients and residents to and from activities - Coffee Shop/Gift Shop
Customer service - Office Support
Assisting in filing, photocopying, folding, etc
All volunteers have the opportunity to learn new skills, develop a variety of interests, gain experience in the healthcare field and enjoy the satisfaction of helping others. Volunteers become a valued member of a special team.
Once a year, active volunteers are recognized with a special social event in their honor where long term service awards are presented..
For more information, or to become a volunteer, please contact The Community Relations and Volunteer Services Coordinator at: (514) 369-2222, ext. 1332.