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
Patient Advisory Volunteers (Montreal General Hospital)
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. 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.
Become a patient partner
To learn more about the role of patient partners, visit this web page.
