Our fantastic Volunteer Team enables those we support to participate in various community activities, everything from catching a movie to exercising at a local gym. Volunteers also offer fun and leisurely activities to those we support in the comfort of their own Ongwanada homes and other Ongwanada sites.
Opportunities at Ongwanada Hospital
- Best Buddies - College & University ProgramsBe a buddy, be a friend!! In Kingston, this program operates through Best Buddies Canada, Ongwanada, Community Living Kingston, Queen’s University & St. Lawrence College. Students enrolled at either…
- Board of GovernorsWe are actively searching for volunteers to serve on the Board of Governors. If you are interested, please fill out an application form here.
- Classroom Buddy - Adult Day Program SupportEnhance the experience for those attending our adult day program by bringing your enthusiasm and initiative to the classroom. Provide additional interaction for those attending the program via various…
- Down Time LeisureEnjoy, relax and unwind while engaging a small group in a game of cards, a craft project, a baking endeavor, a home spa afternoon, or a good old-fashioned board game.
- Let’s Get Active - Exercise Support/ GuidanceBe the encouragement that another may need to get moving! Join an individual at the local Y.M.C.A. or an Ongwanada site and be their fitness cheerleader while guiding them through their fitness…
- Let’s Make a Splash - Recreational SwimOur warm and inviting Hydrotherapy Pool awaits you. Get on your suit and accompany an individual into the soothing waters. Foster, another’s well-being while encouraging movement through recreational…
- Music Notes - Musical AccompanimentShare your musical talents, whether it be an angelic voice or the playing of an instrument. Share those sweet sounds to compliment memorial services, Christmas time caroling, Spiritual services, our…
- The Friends ProgramJust as the title suggests! Share your friendship with another and reap the sweet rewards of enjoying favourite activities, outings, and past times with a treasured friend. So many smiles and special…
- The Sunshine Crew - Hospital CompanionshipBe someone’s sunshine! Utilize your compassionate nature and sincere smile while cheering up another during a hospital stay. Simply sitting with someone, holding their hand, or reading to them…