The hospital receives a great amount of support from the community through the many volunteers who donate their time and energy to increasing the quality of living for the residents.

Volunteer Programs include:

	Beauty Salon: Help beautify the lives of our residents! Bring residents from their rooms to the Salon, Wed. or Fri., 9:00-11:30.
	Gift Shop: We need people to be on call to work in our lovely Gift Shop. Open 7 days a week from 11:00-3:00.
	A volunteer is needed on the bus outings on Tuesdays from 1:00 - 3:30.
	A house visitor is needed for many of the 16 houses - where 12 residents live.

Entertainment

Come and practice your musical instrument, your singing or dancing skills. Our residents make a great audience.

Friendly Visitor

Come and share some special time with a resident. A social link with the local community can make such a difference to our residents. Come and play cards, read a book, write a letter or just have a friendly chat.

Gift Shop - Sales

If you like working in retail, volunteers are needed in the gift shop which is open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 7 days/week.

Meal Companion

Inservice training by the Dietician is given to all volunteers. Nursing staff direct volunteers to assist those residents who are able to eat safely.

Outings

Some residents may need an escort to an appointment on the HandyDART bus. You can also go with them on the MSM bus trips or take a resident for an outing in their wheelchair.

Pastoral/Palliative Care

Provide emotional support and practical assistance as well as be a caring listener, to residents and their families.

What volunteers can expect from Mount St. Mary Hospital

An orientation and ongoing support will be provided.
Your contribution will be appreciated and meaningful.
You can upgrade and develop new skills.
You will support your own community.
You will get personal satisfaction.
You will meet new people.

Contact Information
Coordinator Pastoral Care & Volunteer Services: Anne McCaffrey
Phone: 250-480-3118
Email:amccaffrey@mtstmary.victoria.bc.ca