Volunteer opportunities - Delta Hospital

Volunteers are important members of the health care team. They offer service and support to our patients, families and visitors, while enhancing patient care and the overall experience at Delta Hospital and Mountain View Manor.

• B.C. Pets and Friends / St. John Ambulance Pet Therapy: Visit with patients, families, visitors and staff who need a little pet connection in long-term care. We are looking for Volunteer Pet teams who are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. 
• Medicine 1:1 visit: Make social visits with patients in acute care. This role is designed for great listeners and even better conversationalists. 3- hour weekly shifts. All volunteer spaces are currently full.
• Musical volunteers: Entertain residents in Long-term care and in the hospital on special occasions. Must audition for Volunteer Resources to show skillset and comfort performing. 
• ER Host: Work in the Emergency Room supporting staff and patients. Must be unflappable in a crisis. 3-hour weekly shifts. Evening spaces available from 8:00 -11:00 p.m. all days except Saturday.
• Welcome desk volunteers: Volunteers assist patients and site guest to navigate their way throughout the Delta Hospital campus. Volunteers in this role must be very comfortable with approaching people and problem solving. Exceptional customer service and communication skills are required for this role. 2–4-hour weekly (Monday only).
• Mountain View Manor: Visit and participate in recreation activities with the residents 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. All volunteer spaces are currently full.
• Real Time Patient Experience Survey Volunteers: spend time with patients in ER and Acute care capturing their experiences on an iPad. Very Flexible role 2–3-hour weekly shifts. All volunteer spaces are currently full.
• Plant watering volunteer to attend early in the morning or near the end of the day to water the plants in LTC. Min commitment of 1 hour shifts any days of the week you can attend. Must live in Delta.

Are you ready to volunteer? Please take the time to consider if volunteering with us is the right decision for you. A minimum of six months commitment and 75 hours are required prior to qualifying for a reference

Do you enjoy helping others and seek to be of service to your community?
Are you gifted with ‘the gab” and proficient communicating with others?
Are you able to attend a weekly 2–4-hour shift at Delta Hospital?

We appreciate you taking the time to consider if this is the right choice for you.

Volunteers must meet the following requirements to be a successful candidate:

• Minimum age: 19 years for adult programs, 16 years for Summer Youth Program July/Aug 2025 and VolunTEENs Jan -June 2026
• Minimum commitment of six months
• Proficient in English (verbal and written)

• Weekday Pre-screening phone call
• Weekday In person interview

• Criminal record check
• Two written reference letters to be provided
• Relevant online learning provided through learning hub
• In person weekday orientation (scheduled monthly)
• Buddy training session to train in role specific duties

VolunTEEN Program

• This highly competitive program is for youth to learn skills and support residents, patients and staff in both long term care and acute care.
• The VolunTEEN program will run from January 5, 2026 - June 30, 2026 and the portal to apply will open in December 1, 2025 and will remain open until December 11, 2025. Interviews will take place December 15, 16, 17 and 18 and results will be provided December 19, 2026.  Required orientation date TBA.

What will you receive at the end of the VolunTEEN Program:

• After completing a minimum of 50 hours you will qualify for a personalized  reference letter from the program. And ongoing references for school, work, scholarships etc.
• Direct admission (if desired) into the Summer Youth program.
• The opportunity to step into a leadership role in the summer or fall programs for youth.
• Hospital experience can help you decide if a medical career is right for you.
• A sense of pride in helping your community.

Summer Youth Program - Program spaces now filled. Check in June of 2026 for future opportunities.

Dates listed below will be subject to change for 2026.

• This highly competitive eight-week program is for youth to work with recreation staff in long-term care and assigned duties in acute care. Interviews will take place at a future date Applications must be submitted under the youth application portal.
• The Summer Youth portal will open June 2 - June 12. Closing time for accepting applications will be 5 p.m. on June 12.

Requirements

Volunteers must meet the following requirements to be a successful candidate:

• Age: 16 - 19 years. Parent/Legal guardian consent is required under the age of 18.
• Minimum commitment: July 2 - August 30, 2025. Weekly attendance for two-hour shifts: 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Mandatory orientation for successful candidates: TBD from 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

What will you receive at the end of the Summer Youth Program:

• After completing a minimum of 20 hours you will qualify for a standard reference letter from the program.
• Direct admission (if desired) into the VolunTEEN program (which will begin in January 2026)  if you live in Delta or attend a Delta Secondary school without having to interview.
• Hospital experience can help you decide if a medical career is right for you.
• A sense of pride in helping your community.

Application process

1. Submit applications prior to June 12, 5 p.m. Please note only those with listed availability will be considered for interviews. If you have not listed your summer availability, please ensure you do so on your application prior to June 11.
2. Invitations will be sent out prior to June 13 for interviews to accepted applicants.
3. If you receive an invitation for an interview, it will take place between June 17 and June 19 between the timeframe of 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Please note all interview  spaces now booked. Thank you for your interest in the program.
4. The results of the interviews will be shared June 20, 2025, by 4 p.m.
5. Screening will be done- Criminal Record Check and two written reference letters will be required at this point. Online Learning courses will be required prior to orientation.
6. The orientation will take June 26 from 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This is mandatory and you cannot participate in the program if you are unable to attend.
7. Summer Youth will begin on the Week of July 2 and run until August 31.