St. Joseph's Care Group

Become a Volunteer

To become a volunteer at St. Joseph's Care Group, candidates must meet the following criteria

• Complete an application package (includes an application form and 2 written reference forms). Packages can be picked up from one of our sites
  • St. Joseph's Hospital
  • St. Joseph's Heritage
  • Hogarth Riverview Manor
  • Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital
  • ... or online below
• Once the completed forms are returned to Volunteer Services, the Coordinator of Volunteer Services will contact you to arrange a personal interview.
• A commitment of at least 3 months is required.
• If under the age of 16, a parental consent form must be signed.
• Long-term care volunteers are required to provide a criminal reference check.

Application Package

• Volunteer Application Form
• Volunteer Services Reference Check

Upon successful acceptance, volunteers are expected to

• Attend a mandatory Volunteer Services orientation session.
• Attend a health assessment interview with the Occupational Health Nurse (a TB skin test may be required).
• Participate in training and orientation to the position provided by staff.