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 transition to adult care.

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 care.

If you’re interested in sharing your experiences, are comfortable speaking and leading activities in a small group, enjoy working with youth, and can use virtual programs like Zoom, then the “You’re in Charge” program could use your help!

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 in what we do well, and what we could be doing better. We are looking for Partners from all backgrounds, age groups, and experiences. Parents, guardians, current patients, former patients, siblings, grandparents, partners, sons, daughters, other support persons. All your voices are important and needed.

While there is still a hold on some knitted items, we are now able to accept knitted baby hats with the following considerations:

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 by June 30th, 2025 in order to apply. 

The application period for the 2025 Summer Volunteer Program is now closed.

If you are interested in applying next year, please email randi.turner@iwk.nshealth.ca in mid to late January 2026.