For more information and general inquiries about Royal Jubilee Hospital, visit the Facility page: Royal Jubilee Hospital.
We are pleased you may be interested in volunteering at Royal Jubilee Hospital. Your role as a volunteer is to complement the professional role of hospital staff by enhancing services to patients and their families beyond the scope of regular patient care. Services provided by volunteers support the personal dignity, safety, security and quality care of patients.
Qualifications
To become a volunteer at RJH in the adult program, you must be over 18 years of age.(We also have a Volunteen program for youth 14-18 years.).You need to be available to volunteer once a week (same day and time each week) for at least six months.
Intake Process
In addition to that described on How to Become a Volunteer and Frequently Asked Questions, all volunteers must attend a General Hospital Orientation arranged by Volunteer Resources before starting any assignments.
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Auxiliary Membership/Position
Established in 1924, the Auxiliary raises funds for needed equipment for the general comfort and well being of patients at Royal Jubilee Hospital. The Auxiliary has a busy shop that is staffed and run completely by volunteers. Auxiliary members are asked to volunteer for a 4-hour shift 3 times a month in our gift shop and to pay a yearly membership fee of $10. All money raised is used to purchase medical equipment for our hospital. For more information about the Royal Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary please contact the membership Secretary by email at bjpfaff@telus.net.
Patient Placement
Accompany members of the public to specific departments in the hospital. The position needs friendly volunteers who are able to walk a good distance. Weekday shifts: morning 7 am - 11am or afternoon 11am – 3pm. Volunteers work in pairs.
Wayfinders
Greet visitors and provide directions to hospital services and departments. Weekday shifts: 8 -10 am; 10 am - 12 noon; 1pm - 3 pm.
Emergency Department
Spend time with patients and their family members. Previous hospital volunteer experience is preferred. Should be outgoing and a self-starter. Three-hour shift once per week. Monday to Sunday 10 am to 10 pm.
Medical Imaging
Greet patients and accompany them to specific areas for their procedure. Must like to chat with people and be able to walk for a four hour shift. Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm or 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
Geriatric Care Program
Greet outpatients and assist with a nutrition/exercise program for seniors. Social tea and conversation. Monday to Friday 1pm - 3 pm. Tuesday and Friday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. Wednesday 10:30 am - 11:30 am and 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
Renal Dialysis Unit
Provide assistance and support to patients having dialysis and their family members. Three-hour shift once per week. Monday to Sunday 7:30 am - 7 pm.
Pet Animal Therapy
This program offers patients in the Renal Unit, Acute Geriatric Psych and eric Martin Pavilion patients an opportunity to have pets visit them in the hospital setting. All animals must be approved by VIHA and have certification from a local therapy program such as PATS (Pacific Animal Therapy Society).
Patient Support Volunteer
Visit one-to-one with patients on nursing units, listen to, read to, take for wheelchair walks outside and inside, etc.
Library Cart for Patients
Push a book cart through nursing units; offer patients free magazines or pocket books. Some time spent chatting/visiting with patients. A fair amount of walking is required. Monday to Sunday 10am -12 noon.
Library Coordinator
Organizes and maintains the library: books, shelves, book sale items, stocking, tidying, maintains, inventory.
Office Volunteer
Assist with office duties in the Volunteer Resources Department. Photocopy, collate and put together education and patient packages. Once a week, 2 - 4 hours.
Musical Entertainers
Pianists and other musicians provide entertainment for the patients on the Acute Geriatric Psych Unit. Usually once a week for an hour.
Volunteen Program
Students 14-18 years of age who wish to assist patients by visiting, giving out ice water or delivering library books and magazines.Training sessions are held several times a year.
Interested? Please contact us!
Kathy Nies
Manager, Volunteer Resources
Email Kathleen.Nies@viha.ca
Phone (250) 370-8407
Fax (250) 370-8362
mail
Royal Jubilee Hospital
South Block Room 406
1952 Bay Street
Victoria, BC
V8R 1J6
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