Volunteer with Covenant Health
It is our mission to provide patients and residents with superior care and services. It would be impossible to achieve this mission without the patience and dedication of our volunteers. Our volunteers offer their time, talents and energy to help create a nurturing, healing environment for the people we serve. Join our team and be a part of the success.
Benefits of volunteering
At Covenant Health, we offer a wide range of volunteer programs to meet the needs of our patients and their families. The diverse range of volunteer opportunities means there's something for everyone, no matter your skills or availability. Our volunteer programs allow our volunteers to:
- Broaden their experience
- Gain new skills
- Contribute to the lives of those we serve
Volunteer Week
Every year, Covenant Health celebrates Volunteer Week, paying tribute to the more than 2,700 volunteers who work in our facilities across Alberta. Volunteers fulfill many roles – exercising their skills, interests and talents in support of our employees, patients, residents and physicians.
Here is a look at some of the work that volunteers do in our communities: Volunteers in our communities
How to reach us
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Covenant Health. To volunteer, please contact the facility you are interested in.
Please click here to download the directory.
Grey Nuns Community Hospital, Edmonton
Thank you for considering becoming a Grey Nuns Community Hospital volunteer! Below you will find the information you need to begin your volunteer journey with us.
Becoming a Volunteer
Frequently Asked Questions
Amanda Mason
Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 780.735.7270
Amanda.Mason@covenanthealth.ca
Teresa Lucier
Manager
Phone: 780.735.7271
Teresa.Lucier@covenanthealth.ca
St. Michael’s Health Centre, Lethbridge
Volunteer Coordinator
403.382.6414
Our volunteers enrich our residents’ quality of life by helping with the many programs for our residents and are essential to our Covenant Health family.
We encourage families and friends to take part in volunteer activities. Volunteers are required to complete an application, attend an interview and receive orientation and training before starting their volunteer placement.
All volunteers must provide a criminal record check through the police service and sign a confidentiality agreement.
Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital, Castor
Kiersten Aller
Health Care Aide
403.882.3434
Villa Caritas, Edmonton
Esperanza Alvez
Volunteer Coordinator
780.735.2354
Esperanza.alvez@covenanthealth.ca
Volunteer Services offers a wide variety of volunteer programs to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Our volunteers are an essential part of our hospital team, offering a number of programs to meet your needs and assist during your hospital stay. Volunteers bridge the gap between the services that professional and other employees provide, and provide the little "extras" that add to your well-being while you are in the hospital.
Our volunteers are from every walk of life and age group and give their time, talents and energy to help create a nurturing, healing environment every day.
