Philosophy

The Value of Volunteering

Volunteering provides a number of benefits to both the volunteer and the organization for which they choose to volunteer. Volunteering is an opportunity to:

  • Gain work related skills and experience
  • Meet new people
  • Put skills and experience to good use
  • Take on new challenges
  • Give back to your community
  • Fulfill mandated volunteering requirements

Our Commitment

We look for volunteers who are enthusiastic, energetic and committed to their volunteer role. In return, the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation is committed to ensuring our Miracle Workers are:

  • Valued for their time, effort and commitment
  • Matched to relevant tasks according to their talents, skills and interests
  • Clear regarding their roles and responsibilities
  • Recognized in ways that are meaningful
  • Satisfied that their needs and expectations are met
  • Contributors to the goals of the Foundation
  • Informed of the Foundation’s successes



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Our Stories

  • 2011/2012 Champion Child

    Each year, the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation selects a patient to represent all of the children at the Stollery Children's Hospital for Champions presented by Walmart, a Children’s Miracle Network program that honours remarkable children who have triumphed despite severe medical challenges. This year, we have selected 10-year-old Drew Husch
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  • Students Sharing Their Talents - The Heart of Giving

    Thanks so much to the Grade 5 Students at Millwoods Christian School! Participating in a service project where they identify their talents and use them to benefit others, not only did they raise money to help the Stollery Children's Hospital, they also made craft kits for the sick kids in the hospital, complete with a letter to encourage each patient who receives one of the kits! Their inspiring story gets to the heart of philanthropy.
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