Ongoing · Weekly

Core Program volunteer

IWK Health

Applications open

Placements include the Child Life playrooms (patients newborn to 12), the teen lounge (13 to 18 — board games, video games, pool, or just listening), and clerical work in women’s health, the medical day unit and various clinics. Playroom and teen lounge spots are the most requested and space is limited.

Roles

Child Life playrooms

Play with patients newborn to 12 — the most requested placement

Teen lounge

Ages 13–18 — board games, video games, pool, or just listening

Clerical support

Women’s health, the medical day unit and various clinics

What you need

Application package requires two reference forms

Worth knowing

Playroom and teen lounge spots are the most requested — apply early