SickKids Volunteering Opportunity

Volunteering at a hospital is a meaningful way to support others in your community while gaining valuable experience in the medical field. The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto offers a variety of opportunities where volunteers can support the lives of patients, assist hospital staff, and contribute to research on child health.

SickKids provides research, adult, and high school programs that are suitable for all. The research program is excellent for those who are interested in laboratory work, such as analyzing data and conducting tests. While adult and high school programs both provide healthcare experience, they differ in age requirements, roles and tasks, and time commitments. These programs are especially valuable to students who are considering careers in medicine (particularly pediatrics), nursing, biology or other healthcare fields.

Applicants should demonstrate reliability, compassion, interest in the healthcare/science field, and communication skills. Past experience working with children or community service can also help strengthen applications. These qualities can contribute to success when working with patients and hospital staff.

To apply, applicants should visit the Volunteer Opportunities in the SickKids website, find their suitable position, and submit the required information in the application. Successful applicants may be contacted for an interview, and complete required health screening and background checks.

Joining the SickKids community will allow volunteers to develop communication and leadership skills, gain insight into a professional healthcare environment, and build experience for future career opportunities. If you are someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and family, and is willing to make a consistent time commitment to this program, then consider volunteering at SickKids today!