*RECRUITMENT PAUSED FOR THIS PROGRAM*
Due to the overwhelming response for our September to June 2025-2026 program, we are pausing recruitment. Please check back with this webpage on November 1, 2025 for an update on our recruitment needs.
We thank all applicants and advise that only successful applicants will be contacted via email. All applications received will remain on file for a period of one year.
Volunteer Opportunities
Our goal is to create a mutually beneficial environment where volunteers can contribute their time and talents in meaningful ways that enhance the experience of our clients/patients. To achieve this, volunteer opportunities are determined based on the specific needs of the hospital.
| Programs | Daytime Schedule | Evening Schedule | Weekend Schedule | Minimum Age Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloorview School (school year only) | ✔ | 17 | ||
| Offsite Nursery Schools (school year only) | ✔ | 16 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Therapeutic Playroom | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | 17 |
| Aquatics (see below) * | ✔ | ✔ | 14 | |
| Robotics (see below) ** | ✔ | ✔ | 15 | |
| Music & Arts Programs | ✔ | ✔ | 16 |
* Aquatics Program: 14 and 15 years of age must have Bronze Medallion or the Bronze Cross Lifesaving Society Award qualifications. 16 years of age and older are not required to have these qualifications.
** Robotics Program: 15 years of age must have FIRST® Robotics experience. 16 years of age and older are not required to have these qualifications.
Before You Apply
- Age Requirements: Do you meet the minimum age criteria?
- Time Commitment: Can you commit to volunteering 3 hours per week?
If accepted and placement is confirmed, you must be prepared to:
- Health Screening: Submit the Holland Bloorview immunization screening form with proof of immunity to rubella, measles, mumps, and varicella (chickenpox), along with documentation of a 2-step Tuberculosis (TB) skin test. Form is provided to you only after placement is confirmed.
- Vulnerable Sector Check: If you are 18 years or older (or will turn 18 during your volunteer term), you must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check. If you have completed a VSC within the last 12 months, you may submit the existing form.
- Training Requirements: Complete all mandatory training, either online or in person, and participate in ongoing training sessions as needed.
Please note: Applicants are responsible for covering any costs associated with meeting the immunization and Vulnerable Sector Check requirements.
