Volunteers are critical to the work we do at the IWK. Each year hundreds of volunteers play a key role in our efforts to provide the best care to Maritime women, children, youth, and families. Volunteers can be found in almost every area of the IWK, providing direct assistance to staff, patients, and families, and offering support when necessary.
If you’d like to help, find an opportunity you’re interested in below.
9 Volunteer Opportunities
Sleep for Health in Hospital and at Home 2 (Shhh2) Parent Advisory Committee
We want to help families staying on the Pediatric Medical Unit (PMU) of the IWK Health Centre sleep well, and we need parents/caregivers to help us. If you have stayed...
Transition of Care Committee
The Transition of Care Committee brings together youth with health conditions, parents/caregivers, health care providers and community partners. Our goal is to improve the transition from pediatric to adult medical...
Co-operative Education Program
Co-operative Education Program The IWK supports high school students with supervised out-of-school learning opportunities, and the occasion to earn credits while assisting students in making career decisions. Placements are offered...
Parent Facilitators
If you have a youth with a chronic condition who has transferred to Adult Care, you have knowledge and experience that could really help other families more easily make the...
Youth Facilitators
If you have a chronic condition and you’ve transferred to Adult Care, you have knowledge and experience that could really help other families more easily make the transition to adult...
Patient and Family Representatives
We need patients and families like you to help us understand what your needs and priorities are when it comes to care and service, and to give us your perspectives...
Knitters & Quilters
We are so thankful for the incredible generosity of our community and the many baby hats, finger puppets, comfort dolls & quilts we’ve received! Your support truly makes a difference...
Summer Volunteer Program (Ages 16 - 18)
The Summer Volunteer Program offers high school students the opportunity to volunteer at the IWK in the months of July and/or August. Applicants must be at least 16 years old...
Core Volunteer Program
Core Program The Core Program offers adults and post-secondary students the opportunity to volunteer throughout the year. If you’d like more information on volunteer opportunities or have any questions about...