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Volunteering at the Children’s Health Foundation offers an enriching and rewarding experience. You’ll be joining the mission to save lives and improve kids’ health and quality of life! 

Our volunteers are just as diverse as our patients. We have volunteer positions that will work for everyone. Whether you’re sharing your health care journey as a Children’s Hero Ambassador, dressing up as the famous Dr. Beary Goode, or assisting at one of our events, you’ll be sure to find an opportunity you love. 

You can help change lives. Become a volunteer today! 

See how you can transform care as a volunteer!

Volunteering at the Children’s Health Foundation offers an enriching and rewarding experience. You’ll be joining the mission to save lives and improve kids’ health and quality of life! 

You can help change lives. Become a volunteer today! 

Ways to Get Involved

Ways to Get Involved

Do you have a passion for helping children and their families?
We have volunteer roles that suit any interest and schedule!

General
Volunteer

Short on availability or just starting out as a volunteer with us? This is a great place to start!

Welcome guests at foundation events, help with the holiday toy drive, provide concessions or 50/50 tickets at Budweiser Gardens and many more!

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Dr. Beary Goode Mascot

Bring positivity and comfort to our kids as the life-sized teddy bear and foundation mascot, Dr. Beary Goode.

Be the silent but expressive Dr. BG mascot or his talkative guide delighting children on hospital tours or at signature and community events. 

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Foundation Event Work Team

For the reliable professional with a strong network and ties to the community!

Help bring in sponsorships, vendors, auction items and donations. These teams also help with high-level event logistics and planning.

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Let's Get Started

We use a secure online volunteer management program called, Better Impact.

It is a convenient way for you to view upcoming volunteer opportunities, schedule shifts and track your volunteer hours.

New Volunteer? Fill out an application

Returning volunteer? Click here to sign in

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Other Ways to Get Involved

Other Ways to Get Involved

Brennan Childrens Hero Ambassador

Children’s Hero Ambassador

For patients or client family members who have benefitted from services at Children’s Hospital and/or TVCC.


By sharing kids’ health journeys, Ambassadors mobilize community members to support excellence in paediatric health care, research and rehabilitation.

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Youth Philanthropy Group

The perfect place to start for high school or post-secondary students and to fulfill volunteer requirements. 


Join this dedicated team of youth aged 14-24 and take the lead on planning an end-of-year event to raise funds for one of our health care partners.

Apply Now

Applications will open again July 2023.

FAQ

We offer age-appropriate opportunities for volunteers 14 years of age and older. Are you between the ages of 14-24? Youth Philanthropy Group would be a great place for you!
We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to match your skills, availability and interests. Sign up for Better Impact to see all the available volunteer positions.
We have many signature events throughout the year that require events support: Corus Radiothon for Children's in March, Wine, Women and Shoes in June, RBC Golf Classic in July, Under the Stars in September, and Magical Winter Ball in December.
There isn't one! You can be a Children's Health Foundation volunteer for as many hours as fits your schedule.
Our Foundation’s values include Gratitude, Respect, Excellence, Authenticity, and Trust. In keeping with our values, we look for volunteers who are dedicated, reliable and enthusiastic about making a difference for our kids and their families.
Yes, we ask for two references (work-related or personal — not family) on our online application form.
Yes, a Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
Yes! Things are always in motion at Children's Health Foundation. Email volunteer@childhealth.ca to learn more about other volunteer opportunities such as the Regional Oxford County Sub-Chapter.
Our Foundation’s values include Gratitude, Respect, Excellence, Authenticity, and Trust. In keeping with our values, we look for volunteers who are dedicated, reliable and enthusiastic about making a difference for our kids and their families.
Yes, we ask for two references (work-related or personal — not family) on our online application form.
Yes, a Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
Visit childhealth.ca/betterimpactguide to view the full guide on signing up for volunteer opportunities with this program.
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More questions? Email us at volunteer@childhealth.ca or phone us at 519-432-8564 

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