Volunteer with us

Our volunteers are essential to our vision of giving all kids the best chance to live a long and healthy life.

stolllery volunteers preparing gift bags at cub cinema event

By donating your time and talents, you help us keep the cost of fundraising down, which means more of the funds we raise go to supporting world-class care for Stollery kids and their families. Volunteering with us is also a great way for you to meet new people, develop skills and have fun!

Whether you’re looking to offer event support, help with community outreach, or lend a hand with occasional office administration, we have opportunities for you.

Please note that this page is for volunteer opportunities with the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. If you’re looking to volunteer at the Stollery Children’s Hospital through Alberta Health Services, please click here.

Interested in volunteering for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation? Join one of our monthly volunteer information sessions before submitting your application to learn more about the opportunities available and how you can make a difference. This is the perfect chance to ask questions, gain insight into roles and ensure we are the best fit for you. Sign up today and take the first step towards an impactful experience!
The next webinar is October 26, 5:30 p.m. 

Register here 

Volunteer applications are currently open!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation!

Apply as an individual volunteerApply as a volunteer group

If you’re a current volunteer who already has a login, you can sign in to Volgistics by clicking the button below. 

Volgistics

FAQ

We offer age-appropriate opportunities for volunteers 14 years of age and older. However, opportunities are limited for volunteers under 18.

We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to match your skills, availability and interests, including event support, community outreach and administrative support. 

We have very limited in-hospital opportunities and no open positions. If you’re looking to volunteer at the Stollery Children’s Hospital through Alberta Health Services, please click here.  

We have many signature and partnership events throughout the year that require volunteer support, including but not limited to: 

Corus Radiothon – January 

Stollery Family Day Classic – February 

Teddy Bear Fun Fest – May 

Simply Supper Lemonade Stand Day – August

Extra Life Game Day – November

Snowflake Gala – December 

No. You can be a Foundation volunteer for as many hours as fit your schedule.

Our Foundation’s values include accountability, energy, respect, inclusiveness, altruism and leadership. In keeping with our values, we look for volunteers who are dedicated, reliable and enthusiastic about making a difference for Stollery kids and their families.

Yes, we ask for two references (work-related or personal — not family) on our online application form.

Police Information Checks are only required for specific roles. If a PIC is required for your role, we will let you know. Once obtained, PICs are valid with our Foundation for three years.  

Yes. Online general orientations are offered twice a month, and it is mandatory to attend a session prior to your first volunteer shift.  

Once your volunteer application is approved, you will be given instructions on how to sign up for an orientation through your account.

Most volunteer shifts are self-scheduled, so you can sign up for the shift that works best for you. However, this means we can’t guarantee a certain number of hours or a regular volunteer schedule. 

First you will need to submit an application at the link above. In the following two weeks we will email you to schedule a quick introductory phone call. After that, we will call your references. If all goes well, we will send your login information and invite you to an orientation session, the last step before signing up for volunteer shifts. 

We do accept volunteer groups! Whether you are a school club or corporate group, you can find the application here.  

Amazing! We aim to get back to you and have scheduled an introductory phone call within two weeks. 

Approved applicants will receive an email with login information to our online volunteer portal, Volgistics. There you can browse  Foundation volunteer opportunities and schedule yourself for shifts. 

By donating your time and talents, you help us keep the cost of fundraising down, which means more of the funds we raise go to supporting world-class health care for kids and youth at the Stollery.

Have more questions? Reach out!

Please send an email to volunteer@stollerykids.com for any general inquiries!