Volunteers at Hamilton Health Sciences support patients in many different programs across the hospitals, from children’s to seniors’ care. Placements are offered in both clinical and common areas of the hospital.
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Volunteers support and enhance the patient experience at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and are assisted with choosing a placement that fits personal goals and personality.
Specially trained volunteers offer companionship, respite for caregivers, connection to palliative resources, and/or outings for adults and children. Support is provided through one-on-one visits with residents.
Program that assists the Urban Indigenous youth at risk in providing access to activities that will ensure choices to healthy lifestyles. Objectives include:
Offers a variety of health and fitness programs for individuals and families. Serves all members of the community, including those with limited financial means.
A licensed child care program providing early learning opportunities for children from infant to 4 years. Operates with the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum. Includes a variety of scheduled and unscheduled activities.
Licensed child care program for children in Junior Kindergarten to 12 years of age. Provides children with various activities right at their own school.
Offers various camp programs for children aged 6-13, which include activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and games.
A series of supervised exercise and education programs delivered in partnership with Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University that help individuals enhance their health while managing specific chronic health conditions and illness.
A division of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. Applies to all members with any and all employees under the age of 40.