Volunteer

Why volunteer?

Studies have shown that volunteerism improves health by strengthening the body, improving mood and lessening stress. Additionally, volunteering can increase self-esteem, enhance various skills and expand career paths.
Source: VolunteerHub

Volunteers are an essential part of the Lakeridge Health team and help to create a caring and supportive environment in our hospitals, our long-term care home in Ajax, Lakeridge Gardens, and in our numerous community facilities, including the Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre. We believe volunteers at Lakeridge Health embody the values of this organization every time they come into our facilities – Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy!

At Lakeridge Health, we are dedicated to creating an environment that mirrors the diversity of Durham Region. We invite everyone in the community to join us in building a more diverse and inclusive group of volunteers to help shape a vibrant and inclusive community and support health-care in Durham Region. Learn more in our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism Multi-Year Action Plan.

Special Notice: Recruitment Now Open!

We thank everyone who had previously completed an application form and who we were unable to contact for an interview.  Applications are kept on file for six months. If you do not hear from us within six months after applying, you are welcome to reapply to our program.

We encourage you to visit the How to Become a Volunteer page for information on our process and expectations.  Also, take a look at our Volunteer Roles section for more information about the many activities our volunteers participate in.