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Summer Volunteer

Learn more about our summer volunteering opportunities.

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Volunteer requirements:

Volunteering at Holland Bloorview is a commitment. Our clients rely on you, the volunteer, to participate in programs. These are the requirements to volunteer at Holland Bloorview:

  • 14 or 15 years of age with either Bronze Medallion or Bronze Cross Lifesaving Society Award for the Aquatics program only 
  • 15 years of age with previous FIRST Robotics experience for the Robotics program only
  • At least 16 years of age 
  • Previous experience working with children and/or persons with disabilities preferred
  • A positive attitude and willingness to try new things

Commitment:

Summer volunteer opportunities offer flexible schedules. These include part-time programs (e.g. three shifts a week during mornings/afternoons/evenings/weekends) and full-time options (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m). The duration of commitment ranges from one week (limited options), two weeks, or one-month blocks throughout July and August.
 
Volunteers must commit to all scheduled shifts for their chosen program and must complete all mandatory online and/or in-person orientations and trainings before their start date.

Application deadline:

Applications for our Summer 2024 program are now closed.

Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a position.  We thank all applicants for their interest. We will be contacting only those selected for an interview.

Summer opportunities:

Volunteers must participate in the hospital's screening process for COVID-19 and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Volunteers may be required to wear a mask and goggles/face shield for the duration of a volunteer shift. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided by the hospital. Volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.