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New to You Volunteer Application Forms
Apply to volunteer at the GHVA's not-for-profit thrift store in a wide array of positions such as various sorting departments, pre-sort, and cash. See the list of available position.
Fill this form out to apply to volunteer at the GHVA's in-hospital support programs and the Gift Shop. See the list of available positions below.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteers are very special and generous people, dedicating their unique talents, time, and caring attitudes. Volunteers bring a special something to the life of a community.
The members of the Groves Hospital Volunteer Association (GHVA) include these special people who are dedicated to assisting Groves Hospital in providing the best patient care.
Our 250 volunteers come from diverse backgrounds and life experiences and each brings something unique and necessary to the work of the Association. Every member is valued and recognized. Groves Hospital Volunteer Association volunteers, men and women of all ages, give over 32,000 hours of service annually to our community hospital.
Volunteering at Groves offers opportunities for:
Groves Hospital Volunteer Association strives to make your volunteer experience a positive one. Whether you would like to use existing skills or develop new ones, make new friendships or support our local community hospital, we would love to have you on our team!
Reasons for volunteering vary from person to person and may include:
The desire to help others
To gain experience in a hospital setting
Make new friendships
Use or develop skills
Obtain references
Experience to put on your resume
Opportunity to give back to your community
Whatever your reason, Groves Hospital Volunteer Association appreciates your contributions and every effort will be made to ensure your positive experience.
Volunteer Requirements
Hospitals offer unique community volunteering opportunities and in the interest of maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for all, volunteers are required to have:
a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check
up-to-date immunizations which includes COVID-19 AND 1 two-part TB skin test prior to active membership
The Volunteer Association makes all necessary arrangements for both.
The Groves Hospital Volunteer Association strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive volunteering environment. Upon individual request, the Association will endeavour to remove any barrier to the selection process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.
Our Association is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful volunteer experience free from violence and harassment.
Have any questions? We're here to help!
Contact Clare Palmer, Store Manager at the New to You Fergus Location
Email: cpnewtoyou@gmail.com
Phone: (519) 843-1425
Contact Nancy Peer-Lalani, GHVA Volunteer Manager at the Groves Hospital Location
Email: npeerlalani@whca.ca