Volunteer opportunities - Delta Hospital

Volunteers are important members of the health care team. They offer service and support to our patients, families and visitors, while enhancing patient care and the overall experience at Delta Hospital and Mountain View Manor.

• B.C. Pets and Friends / St. John Ambulance Pet Therapy: Visit with patients, families, visitors and staff who need a little pet connection in long-term care. We are looking for Volunteer Pet teams who are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. 
• Medicine 1:1 visit: Make social visits with patients in acute care. This role is designed for great listeners and even better conversationalists. 3- hour weekly shifts.
• Musical volunteers: Entertain residents in Long-term care and in the hospital on special occasions. Must audition for Volunteer Resources to show skillset and comfort performing. 
• ER Host: Work in the Emergency Room supporting staff and patients. Must be unflappable in a crisis. 3-hour weekly shifts Morning, Afternoon and Evening spaces available.
• Welcome desk volunteers: Volunteers assist patients and site guest to navigate their way throughout the Delta Hospital campus. Volunteers in this role must be very comfortable with approaching people and problem solving. Exceptional customer service and communication skills are required for this role.  2–4-hour weekly
• Mountain View Manor: Visit and participate in recreation activities with the residents 1:30-3:30pm (weekdays only currently)
• Surgical Daycare: Escort and support patients and staff in Day Surgery. 3- hour weekly morning or afternoon shifts. 
• Real Time Patient Experience Survey Volunteers: spend time with patients in ER and Acute care capturing their experiences on an iPad. Very Flexible role 2–3-hour weekly shifts.

Are you ready to volunteer? Please take the time to consider if volunteering with us is the right decision for you. A minimum of six months commitment and 75 hours are required prior to qualifying for a reference

Do you enjoy helping others and seek to be of service to your community?
Are you gifted with ‘the gab” and proficient communicating with others?
Are you able to attend a weekly 2–4-hour shift at Delta Hospital?

We appreciate you taking the time to consider if this is the right choice for you.

Volunteers must meet the following requirements to be a successful candidate:

• Minimum age: 19 years for adult programs, 16 years for Summer Youth Program July/Aug 2025 and VolunTEENs Jan -June 2026
• Minimum commitment of six months
• Proficient in English (verbal and written)

• Weekday Pre-screening phone call
• Weekday In person interview

• Criminal record check
• Two written reference letters to be provided
• Relevant online learning provided through learning hub
• In person weekday orientation (scheduled monthly)
• Buddy training session to train in role specific duties