South Health Campus Hospital Volunteer (Calgary, AB)

Volunteering with Alberta Health Services (AHS) is a unique opportunity to support Patient and Family Centred Care.

AHS volunteers are individuals looking for a rewarding opportunity to share not only their time but provide meaningful support to patients and their families through a variety of roles.  Volunteers are a vital link in the important work of Alberta Health Services.

What is the Role of the Volunteer?

Accessing health care can often be an overwhelming and stressful experience.  Volunteers provide assistance to patients and their families in a variety of roles throughout a patient’s healthcare journey.  The majority of roles include direct patient support, requiring volunteers to be non-judgmental and adhere to AHS’s confidentiality standards.

Available opportunities include: 

- Patient Visitation
- Emergency Department Wayfinding
- Mainstreet Wayfinding
- Book Cart 
- Day Surgery Ambassador (Week Day's Only)

Our preferred applicant:

- Is able to work collaboratively with health care providers to improve care and experiences for patients and their families throughout Alberta
- Has a strong desire to help others
- Is a compassionate listener and is respectful of the perspectives of others
- Has an ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Is available for 12-16 hours per month (spread over 3-4 shifts per month) for a minimum 1 year commitment to volunteering with Alberta Health Services.