SAINT JOHN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
DEPARTMENT OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
The Department of Volunteer Services of the Saint John Regional
Hospital is always seeking caring, reliable people to assist patients, families, visitors and staff. People ranging
in age from l5 years to Senior Citizens have found volunteering at the Hospital a challenging and rewarding experience.
During the initial interview, volunteers are encouraged to select a volunteer project most suited to their interests.
Orientation to the Hospital as well as specific project training is given to new volunteers before they begin their
volunteer activity.
While this sheet details activities at the main Hospital, volunteers are also active at the
Saint John Regional Hospital's Ridgewood Veteran's Wing, the Saint John
Regional Hospital Auxiliary, St. Joseph's Hospital, the
Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation,
Mindcare New Brunswick and the
St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation.
CHURCH SERVICE
Volunteers assist in taking identified patients to church.
GERIATRICS
Volunteers, assist with recreational activities such as bowling,
reading groups, movie nights, pet visits, outings and musical
entertainment. Assigned duties will depend on the interests and
abilities of the patient and the volunteer.
VARIOUS TIMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY - 7 DAYS A WEEK
EMERGENCY
Volunteers provide comfort and act as a liaison between patients, family and staff in this area.
VARIOUS TIMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY - 7 DAYS A WEEK
ESCORT SERVICE
Volunteers escort new patients to their rooms and discharged patients
to their cars. They also provide extra comforts and supportive care to
patients, relatives and visitors.
MONDAY-FRIDAY: 09:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. or 12:30 P.M.- 4:00 P.M.
FLOWER DELIVERY
Volunteers receive and make deliveries of flowers and fruit baskets to patients and staff.
ACCEPT FLOWERS: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
MAKE DELIVERIES: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
FOUNDATION
Volunteers assist with special mailings, addressing envelopes, folding letters and stuffing envelopes.
FLEXIBLE AS ARRANGED
GIFT SHOP
Volunteers sell and stock items in the Gift Shop located in the lobby.
VARIOUS TIMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY - 7 DAYS A WEEK
HAIR KAIR KORNER
Volunteers escort patients to Hair Kair Korner and back to their rooms, make
appointments, receive payments for services, help maintain cleanliness of shop
and assist the Professional Stylists.
MONDAY-FRIDAY: 9:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
LIBRARY
Volunteers take magazines and books to the units for the enjoyment of the patient.
VARIOUS TIMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY - 7 DAYS A WEEK
PAEDIATRICS-CHILD LIFE PROGRAM
Volunteers (l9 years or older) under the supervision of the Child Life Coordinator
assist with various activities and supervision of the play area.
VARIOUS TIMES OF THE DAY - 7 DAYS A WEEK
PALLIATIVE CARE
Volunteers familiarize new patients and their families to the
Palliative Care Unit. They offer emotional support and join in
diversional activities such as cards, games, reading and music.
EVERY DAY: SUNDAY-SATURDAY: 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.; 1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.; 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
REFRESHMENT CART
Volunteers serve refreshments and offer companionship to patients coming for treatment areas.
MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
SUPPORT GROUPS
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- NB Heart Surgery Support Group
- Canadian Cancer Society
- Reach to Recovery
- Crohn's Colitis Foundation
- Royal Canadian Legion
- Hospice of Saint John Inc.
- Saint John Ostomy Association
- Knights of Columbus Council 6770
- Look Good Feel Better
VISITORS
Volunteers visit lonely, long term and out-of-town patients.
AS ARRANGED
CONTACT US
The Department of Volunteer Services
Saint John Regional Hospital, Level O / St. Joseph's Hospital, Level 2
Tel. 648-6523
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Last Updated:
August 15, 2007
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