Volunteer Opportunities
We have a variety of exciting volunteering opportunities and invite you to explore the possibilities. As well, if you have an innovative idea, a passion to share, or a creative way to enhance programming, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator.
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More information about the different ways you can volunteer and the volunteer roles at HHHS.
HHHS Board of Directors
The Board of Directors for HHHS consists of volunteers who meet regularly throughout the year. Directors of the Board stand for election each year and usually fill a three-year term of office. As well as attending board meetings, Directors are expected to participate on Board Committees, including Finance Committee, Quality Committee, Medical Advisory Committee, Nominating Committee, Community Advisory Committee and ad hoc committees, as required. Watch the local papers in the spring for announcements about the Annual General Meeting and information about standing for election for the Board of Directors, or contact HHHS Administration.
By phone: 705-457-2527
HHHS Committees
HHHS has several standing committees that operate on a regular, year-round basis. Most committees are comprised of a mix of staff and volunteers from the community, who meet on a regular basis to give consideration to matters pertaining to our organization, plan upcoming initiatives, and provide recommendations and direction that are consistent with our mission and goals. Contact HHHS Administration to discuss joining a committee.
By phone: 705-457-2527
Long-Term Care
There are many opportunities in Haliburton at Highland Wood and in Minden at Hyland Crest to share some of your time and talents to enhance the lives of those in Long-Term Care. Opportunities include helping with the organization of activities and encouraging residents to attend, providing entertainment, visiting with residents, helping at meal/snack time, sharing your passion and interests with residents, and helping take able residents to off-site activities.
There is also a committee consisting of family, and friends of residents at each home, called Family Council, who meet regularly to provide support, share experiences and seek solutions in order to advocate on behalf of the residents. Download the Long-Term Care Volunteer Brochure below or contact Life Enrichment Programs & Activities.
By phone: 705-457-1392 x 3238
Long-Term Care Volunteer Brochure
Minden Health Care Auxiliary and Haliburton Hospital Auxiliary
Both auxiliaries are very active in the communities and greatly support the hospitals and Long-Term Care homes. Your assistance would be valuable for operating the gift shops, running fundraising and special events, and joining committees.
HHHS Foundation
The Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation is an incorporated registered Canadian charity that raises funds for the hospitals, long-term care facilities and health care facilities in the Haliburton Highlands. They have funded priority medical equipment, capital building projects, furnishings and land acquisitions to ensure good health care now and in the future. The Foundation is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors (separate from the HHHS Corporation Board) and greatly appreciate volunteer assistance for their many fundraising events. Volunteers are required for event committees, special events, office and administrative support, and the Board of Directors.
By phone: 705-457-1580 or 705-286-1580
Special Events
Download the Fundraising and Special Events Volunteer Brochure below.
Fundraising and Special Events Volunteer Brochure
Hospital Visiting Volunteers
Opportunities exist within the HHHS Acute Care department, where volunteers interact with patients who have different illnesses and varying levels of cognition and physical abilities. The volunteers assist and connect with patients, encouraging them in activities and conversations. Download the Hospital Visiting Volunteer Brochure below.
Hospital Visiting Volunteer Brochure
Community Programs:
Diners Club
Diners Club takes place at lunch time once or twice a month, and volunteers help with calling people to confirm attendance and acting as a host for the luncheon. Download the Diners Club Volunteer Brochure below.
Diners Club Volunteer Brochure
Transportation Service
Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to take people in the County to medical appointments. Short or long-distance drives are available, and remuneration is provided at $0.40/km to cover the cost of your out of pocket expenses. Download the Transportation Volunteer Brochure below.
Transportation Volunteer Brochure
Social Recreation
Volunteer facilitators and convenors are needed for the social recreation drop-in program to coordinate activities and event, and be a friendly person to host/greet participants and activity leaders. The program runs once or twice a month for 3 to 5 hours in Wilberforce, Minden and Haliburton. Download the Social Recreation Volunteer Brochure below.
Social Recreation Volunteer Brochure
Meals on Wheels Delivery Drivers and Runners
Meals on Wheels volunteers help deliver meals throughout the County to seniors and people with disabilities. The meals are delivered using HHHS Van, and each run requires a driver and runner. Download the Meals on Wheels Volunteer Brochure below.
Meals on Wheels Volunteer Brochure
Security Checks
Volunteers are needed throughout the County, and at Hyland Crest in Minden and Highland Wood in Haliburton, to provide security checks, over the telephone and in person. Download the Security Check Volunteer Brochure below.
Security Checks Volunteer Brochure
Friendly Visiting
Volunteers are needed throughout the County, and at Hyland Crest in Minden and Highland Wood in Haliburton, to provide friendly visits, over the telephone and in person. Download the Friendly Visit Volunteer Brochure below.
Friendly Visiting Volunteer Brochure
Hospice and Palliative Care
As a Hospice volunteer in the community or at the Hospital/in Long-Term Care, the most important gift you bring is yourself. You can be there with the client to listen to their concerns, fears, and feelings, talk about the illness and about feelings of loss, provide respite to caregivers, and provide practical support (letter writing, accompanying to medical appointments, etc.). Download the Hospice/Palliative Care Volunteer Brochure below.
Hospice and Palliative Care Volunteer Brochure
Adult Day Program
Adult Day Program volunteers help provide a structured, therapeutic and individualized day program for adults who are living at home - either alone or with family caregivers. Supervised activities assist participants in achieving and maintaining their maximum level of functioning, to prevent premature and inappropriate institutionalization and to provide respite and support for caregivers. Download the Adult Day Program Volunteer Brochure below.
Adult Day Program Volunteer Brochure
Home Help Brokered Worker
Home Help Brokered Workers perform light housekeeping duties including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, etc. in the client’s home, and are compensated at a rate of $20.00 per hour. Download the Home Help Volunteer Brochure below.
Home Maintenance Brokered Worker
Home Maintenance Brokered Workers perform grass cutting, raking, wood piling, snow removal, or other small projects at the client’s home, and are compensated at a rate of $20.00 per hour. Download the Home Maintenance Volunteer Brochure below.
