Volunteering at UHN

Volunteer Program Requirments

Volunteer Resources at University Health Network offers volunteer candidates the opportunity to experience patient-care in one of the leading health care institutions in the world. Volunteers can provide support as part of our Regular Program, Summer Program, or Pre-Arranged Placement Program.

General Requirements:

• Professional, Reliable, Punctual, Team-oriented, Customer-Service oriented
• Must be able to communicate at an advanced level of English both verbally and orally.
• Must be at least 16 years old.

Regular Program

• Available to candidates who can complete at least 140 hours over one (1) year.
• Commit to the same day each week for at least one 3-4 hours shift.

Summer Program

• Available to candidates who are available during the summer months (May-August).
• Commit to the same day each week for at least two (2) 4 hour shifts.

Please note that applications for the Summer Program are made available early in the New Year. There is a strict deadline for summer applications, and all regular program summer candidates must complete their application cycle by an assigned deadline to be considered for a volunteer placement, and to allow processing time.

Pre-arranged Placements

• Available to those individuals who have been identified as a potential volunteer by a staff member at University Health Network.
• Please click here for more information about this program.

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