How to Become a Student Volunteer

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Student Volunteer Program Information

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at York Central Hospital. The student volunteer program at York Central Hospital is very competitive. We encourage those to apply, who share our vision, mission and values and those who have a high level of maturity & commitment to meet the unique needs of our patients and families.

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THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR SUMMER 2012 IS NOW CLOSED. WE RECEIVED SIGNIFICANTLY MORE APPLICATIONS THAN WE WERE ABLE TO PLACE. IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US BY JUNE 25TH, WE WERE NOT ABLE TO OFFER YOU A PLACEMENT THIS SUMMER. PLEASE WATCH THIS WEBSITE LATER IN AUGUST FOR THE SUBMISSION DATES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2012/13
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
POST SECONDARY STUDENTS who are able to volunteer from May 1st to August 31st  2012 are asked to hand in their application from March 24th to April 9th 2012 at 9am.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS & POST SECONDARY STUDENTS who are able to volunteer from July 3rd to August 31st are asked to hand in their application from May 1st 2012 to May 18th, 2012 by 4:00 p.m. 

Any application received before or after the dates stated will not be considered. Application deadlines for the 2012/13 School Year Program will be posted by late July.

Please note that we receive applications in excess of the placements we have. If you have not heard from us by July 2012, you can assume that we were unable to offer you an interview

The process to be considered for a Volunteer placement is:

  1. Complete the Application Form, provide 2 References from people other than family members or friends and a 250 Word Description describing how you balance school work with extra curricular activities.
  2. Once you have completed your application, you can either put it in the mail or you may drop it off in our office. Please ensure you make a copy of your application for your own records. The address is at the top of the application. If our office is closed you may put your application in the box outside our office door. 
  3. Selected applicants are called to arrange an interview. Please ensure the phone number that you provide is one in which we can easily contact you.
  4. Once accepted into the program, successful candidates must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Screening through York Regional Police at a cost of $20. You must also attend a 2-hour orientation, complete a health screening exam and leave a $25 refundable deposit for a uniform, photo ID badge and parking pass.

We thank you for your interest. Please note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

For further questions about student and adult volunteer opportunities contact Volunteer and Community Resources at(905) 883-2057 or e-mail us at volunteers@yorkcentral.on.ca 

 
Are there any qualifications or requirements I must meet to become a volunteer?

Successful candidates:  

  • Must have completed Grade 9 by June 2012. 
  • Are required to complete the entire summer placement with regular attendance in order to receive acknowledgement of their volunteer hours.
  • Must be able to balance school work with York Central Hospital volunteer placement commitment even during exam periods.
  • Must attend a 2 hour orientation on either Monday June 25th@ 6pm or Wednesday June 27th @ 6pm.
Does Volunteer and Community Resources keep a waiting list? 

If you indicate that you are interested in the next session, we will keep your application until the next session i.e. applications received in May-June are kept until September; applications in September are kept until July.
When do students volunteer and for how long? 

The minimum commitment is one day a week, for 2-3 hours from October to June or July & August. Students volunteer at the same time each week - this provides consistency with staff, patients and visitors and allows the students to schedule their other activities around their volunteer placement.
What criteria are used to select students for interviews? 

Successful students are able to demonstrate their flexibility in both their availability and desired placements. They must also demonstrate an understanding that the priority at York Central Hospital is to patient and family care.

 
What criteria are used to select students for volunteer positions at the interviews?

We are looking for students who are mature, committed, friendly and professional with good interpersonal skills. We also look for students who can act independently within the boundaries of their position as outlined in their volunteer placement.

Please Note: If you are seeking a Co-op program opportunity, please see your guidance department.

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