Volunteering at Homewood Health Centre

In Creative arts patients have the opportunity do a variety of crafts, such as ceramics, mosaics, clay, drawing (charcoal and ink), and acrylic painting.   Volunteers help the recreation therapist with set-up; assist patients in choosing, working on and completing a project; foster a social and therapeutic atmosphere; encourage patients to explore creativity; and help with clean-up of the area. 

Volunteer shifts are Monday to Saturday daytimes.

Volunteers provide a welcoming environment for patients in the café.  Volunteers make coffee and assist patients and other customers in selling quality products.  Cash handling and ensuring all food and drink products are stocked are also part of the role.

Volunteer shifts are weekdays, late afternoon, evenings and weekends.

Volunteers observe and monitor a small group of patients during mealtimes and post mealtimes to contribute to patient well-being.  This role contributes to a relaxed happy atmosphere that supports patient recovery.  

Shifts are Sunday to Saturday 7:30-9:15 am, 11:40 am – 1:30 pm, 4:30-6:30 pm.

Volunteers interact with and assist patients and other customers with purchasing items and gifts.  Customer service and cash handling are required.  There may be other duties such as arranging displays, as assigned.

Volunteer shifts are weekdays, late afternoon, evenings and weekends.

Volunteers assist a horticultural therapist in teaching horticultural skills to patient groups. They also support patients in the group to contribute to patient well-being through the medium of horticultural related activities.

Volunteer shifts are Monday to Saturday daytimes.

Volunteers assist in the general running of the patient library circulation desk, locating and signing out materials for patients, organizing and maintaining the library.  Volunteers must be 18 years of age and older.

Volunteer shifts are 7 days a week, daytimes and evenings.

Volunteers provide 1:1 activation and companionship for patients with dementia.  Activities may include colouring, reading, simple conversation, and other activities.  Volunteers receive guidance from the occupational therapist or recreation therapist.

Shifts are Monday to Friday 1:00-3:00 pm or 1:30-3:30 pm.

Volunteers engage with patients on Trillium 2 in one-to-one or small group activity on the unit or in the courtyard. The activity (board game, puzzle, game of cards, crafts) depends on the interests and skills of the volunteer and the supplies on the unit. This volunteer role reduces isolation and enhances patients’ social skills and self-esteem. Volunteer must be 18 years of age and older.
Shifts are Monday to Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Volunteers provide opportunities for patients to experience a peer support meeting (12-Step, SMART) onsite in-person.

Shifts are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.

Volunteers assist the recreation therapist in organizing and participating in recreation activities to contribute to patient well-being.  Activities may include walks, volleyball, pickle ball, badminton, baseball, tennis, and board games.

Shifts are Monday to Friday daytimes.

Volunteers plan and implement a healthy yoga group for patients to support recovery.  Primary emphasis with patients is on mindful movement, skill development, breathing and meditation, including integration of mind, body and spirit.

Volunteer shifts vary depending on patient program needs.