Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

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.

  • 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)
  • Test Centre 
  • Ophthalmology 
  • Gastroenterology 
  • Hemodialysis (MGH) 

Montreal General Hospital

  • Auxiliary gift/coffee shop 
  • Hospitality Corner 

Cedars CanSupport

Patient Advisory Volunteers (Montreal General Hospital)

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. APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2025. Keep in mind that your preference of MUHC site will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis (based on when we receive your STEP application), and the number of of spots available at each site.