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 in this way, find an opportunity you’re interested in below.
22 Volunteer Opportunities
Active Patient GDM Study
Treating GDM involves healthy eating and having adequate activity levels during pregnancy. The ACTIVE PATIENT GDM study is being done to see if participating in between-clinic interactions, both through the...
Transition of Care Committee
The Transition of Care Committee brings together youth, parents/caregivers, health care providers and community partners. Our goal is to improve the transition from pediatric to adult medical care. (Transition happens...
Transition to Adult Health Care: Community of Practice
To connect and engage Transition Champions to provide effective, sustainable and responsive care to patients and families related to the transition to adult health care in keeping with the IWK...
IWK Research Registry
IWK Health’s investment in research has led to many improvements in health care for women, children, and families. By joining the research registry, patients are able to support this important...
The IBD GEM Project
Do you have Crohn's disease? Or do you have a brother or sister who has Crohn's disease? We’re doing a study looking at people (of any age) who have Crohn's...
Maritime Early Literacy Team Project (MELT)
If you’re expecting a baby in the next two months, we’d like to know how you plan on spending time with your baby. This study involves completing an online questionnaire...
UNB Global Self-Worth
We are doing a study on Global Self-Worth in Adolescents with Chronic Illness and are interested in learning about teens in grades 9-12 who have been diagnosed with asthma, arthritis...
Centre for Research in Family Health
Do you have headaches? If so, do you want to learn more about your headaches? You can now from anywhere in the world with this new iPhone application! The app...
Communicating with Teens
This study is looking at the relationship that using Social Media has with how well parents communicate with their teenagers. This study will be done entirely online. If you say...
Canadian Center for Vaccinology
For information about participating in vaccine research at the CCFV, please visit centerforvaccinology.ca/participate-in-a-study/
The Autism Research Centre
The Autism Research Centre at IWK Health is conducting a study to identify early signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and we are seeking the participation of 6- and 12-month-old...
The Autism Research Centre
Do you have a child with Autism and have been to the IWK Emergency Department in the last two years? If so, please consider taking part in our study! We...
Centre for Pediatric Pain Research
Do you have a child between 6 and 12 years old interested in participating in research? We want to learn about children's confidence when trying new things and we need...
Centre for Pediatric Pain Research
Do you have a child between 6 and 12 years old interested in participating in research? We want to learn about children's confidence when trying new things and we need...
Volunteer Opportunities
Temporary suspension of volunteer program Unfortunately, regular volunteer programs remain suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are, however, accepting applications for a few modified roles that specifically support our...
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
While there is still a hold on other knitted items, we are now able to accept knitted baby hats with the following considerations: Knitted hats are made using the preferred...
Summer Youth Volunteers Program (Ages 14-18)
***March 2022 update*** Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are not able to host the Summer Youth Volunteer Program for 2022. We know this will be disappointing for many...
Volunteers
Core Program (currently on hold due to COVID-19) The Core Program offers adults and post-secondary students the opportunity to volunteer throughout the year.