Volunteer opportunities
Our goals
- Enhance quality of life for patients
- Ease feelings of loneliness
- Support and accompany patients, their families and close friends
- Build connections between patients and volunteers
At the MUHC, volunteer positions are available under three categories. We match you to openings that meet your areas of interest.
Being at the bedside of our hospitalized patients
- Activity Cart (MGH)
- Coffee Cart
- Comfort Cart
- Emergency Department (RVH/MGH)
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Meal Assistance
- Deconditioning Prevention Program (Step Up! helps patients maintain their physical and cognitive function)
Helping patients who have appointments at the hospital
- Test Centre
- Ophthalmology
- Gastroenterology
- Hemodialysis (MGH)
- Orthopedics
- Surgical Clinics
- Wayfinding
- Cedars CanSupport
Taking part in fundraising and social activities at the hospital
Montreal General Hospital
- Auxiliary gift/coffee shop
- Hospitality Corner
Student Training and Education Program (STEP)
STEP is a program designed for students interested in a career in health care or in volunteering and learning about working in a hospital.
Find out more about STEP. NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 15.
PLEASE NOTE: We don't have any spots available for STEP volunteers at the Royal Victoria Hospital right now. We are placing STEP volunteers at the Montreal General Hospital, Lachine Hospital, and The Neuro.