Clinical VOlunteer Experiences

Oncology

Grand River Regional Cancer CentrE

J. Wesley Graham Patient and Family Resource Centre

Volunteers work directly with cancer patients to help them access online resources, both to help educate them about their diagnosis, and also to occupy them while receiving chemotherapy. Volunteers must complete all of the requirements to become a Grand River Hospital volunteer.

Geriatrics

Schlegel Villages


The Village at University Gates
Long term care

Volunteers work with older adults, helping them use technology to keep in contact with their families, and for recreation. Residents are provided support one-on-one and in weekly drop-in sessions, either with technology we bring, or their own personal devices.

enTECH@HOME

Virtual

Volunteers virtually work with older adults to help them with their technical problems and to help them learn new technology related skills. Volunteers provide 1-on-1 support via phone or email. This program also involves running virtual webinars and presentations with various organizations.