Volunteer

Special Recruitment Notice:

1. Accepting: Retail Volunteer Inquiries

If you are interested in a Retail volunteer role (i.e. supporting the Auxiliaries/Association in their Gift Shops, Cafes or second-hand clothing stores), please email volunteer@lh.ca at any time.

2. On Hold as of March 3, 2025: Adult and Post-Secondary Student Volunteer Inquiries for Patient, Resident or Client Facing Roles

(Please note: This does NOT apply to Retail volunteer recruitment, which remains open.)

Recruitment for all adult and post-secondary student volunteers in a patient, resident, or client facing role, will be on hold as of March 3, 2025. Recruitment for adults and post-secondary students in these roles will reopen on May 1, 2025.

3. 2025 High School Summer Volunteer Program: Recruitment Opens on March 10, 2025!
  • All high school students must be at least 15 years old at the time of their inquiry.
  • Program sites include Ajax Pickering, Bowmanville, Oshawa and Whitby Hospitals, and Lakeridge Gardens Long-Term Care Home.
  • If you are interested in applying:
    • Step 1: Send an email to Volunteer Resources at volunteer@lh.ca.
    • Step 2: Receive an email response within 5 business days.
    • Step 3: Complete a pre-screening form.
    • Step 4: Complete an online application form.
    • Step 5: Attend a virtual interview.
    • Step 6: Complete New Volunteer Onboarding Requirements:
      • Proof of at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
      • Healthcare Practitioner sign-off on an immunization form.
      • Complete a 2-Step TB test.
      • Sign required Lakeridge Health documentation.
      • Watch e-learning modules.
      • Attend an in-person Orientation with Volunteer Resources.


For More Information:

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.


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 healthcare in Durham Region. Learn more in our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism Multi-Year Action Plan.