Volunteer opportunities - Tri-Cities (Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam)

Volunteers are important members of the health care team at Eagle Ridge Hospital and Manor. Volunteers contribute to the health of our Tri-Cities community by offering services and support to our patients, families, visitors, and frontline staff providers. The volunteers' contributions enhances’ patient care and the overall experience at Eagle Ridge Hospital and Manor.

Eagle Ridge Hospital is actively recruiting health care volunteers for multiple positions. Please visit our webpage to apply for current and future volunteer opportunities.

We are currently not accepting volunteer applications from individuals who are 16 years old.

Our programs

• Acute care hospital programs
• Long-term care programs
• Community programs (coming soon)
  • Home Health
  • Mental Health, Substance Use and Harm Reduction
  • Public Health
• Patient and public experience programs
• Disaster/ready response program
• Special events

Our Partners

• Eagle Ridge Hospital staff
• Eagle Ridge Manor staff
• Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary
• Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation
• School District 43
• Rotary Club
• Vancouver Master Gardeners

Our Sites

• Eagle Ridge Hospital – 475 Guildford Way, Port Moody, BC
• Eagle Ridge Manor – 475 Guildford Way, Port Moody, BC

• Minimum age: 16 years (visit our page to see specific program eligibility guidelines)
• Availability and commitment:
  • A minimum of one shift per week for a minimum of four-month period (16 weeks/16 shifts; shift duration is a minimum of two hours, and up to four hours)
• English proficiency:
  • Verbal
  • Written
• Geographical location:
  • You must be a current resident of the Tri-Cities (Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam)
  • If you reside outside of the Tri-Cities please reach out to your local healthcare facility for volunteer opportunities.

Volunteers make an immeasurable difference in people's lives and often serve with the intention of helping others. Did you know that volunteering can benefit your health, as well? Research has shown that volunteering offers many health benefits, especially for older adults, post-secondary and high school students, including:

1. Improves physical and mental health
2. Provides a sense of purpose and teaches valuable skills
3. Nurtures new and existing relationships
4. Improves specific health care system knowledge
5. Presents job opportunities, and references for employment or academic programs
6. Contributes to the overall goal of healthy people, healthy community

Step one: Complete the online application in detail. We will reach out to you via email with information to guide you through the next steps.

Step two: Health care volunteer screening process includes:

• Criminal record check – B.C. Ministry of Justice
• Interview
• Reference checks – two required

Step three: Required health care volunteer orientation and training:

• Online orientation/training courses
• In-person orientation/training

Step four: Placement.

• You are placed into a volunteer program.
• Welcome to our health care volunteer team!

General inquires: ERHVolunteerResources@fraserhealth.ca.