Post secondary students
Important change to Fall 2012 intake process
In order to make our intake for the fall/winter term more efficient, we are accepting applications in March 2012 and arranging interviews for April.
Acceptances will be sent out in early May which will give new volunteers the spring/summer to collect additional required documentation around police records checks, immunization and TB tests.
This change will allow volunteers to:
- attend hospital orientation
- confirm their placement
- and be trained in their program all when they arrive back in Kingston in September.
In order to receive an interview offer, we must have received both the application form and 2 reference forms by the deadline. Visit the
Become a Volunteer page for full details.
Deadlines:
- March 31st to be interviewed in April for Fall/Winter 2012 position
- September 7th for September interviews based on space availability at the time
Late applications and partial applications received at the time of the deadline will be filed for one year for possible future consideration.
Spring/Summer 2012
- Are you available to volunteer from May until the end of August 2012 or beyond?
- Are you returning to the Kingston area for the Spring & Summer break?
In March/April we accept applications from students who are available to volunteer from the beginning of May to the end of August, at minimum. Earlier start dates and longer commitments are also welcome.
A minimum of 13 weekly shifts during this time are required if you wish to receive first priority to continue to volunteer in your same position into the fall/winter term.
Requirements:
Successful completion of the application process.
A minimum commitment of one shift per week for TWO terms. (A minimum commitment for Graduate students is one shift per week for a minimum of 6 months OR completion of an agreed upon volunteer contract for project or event-based activities.)
Excellent communication skills, reliability and self-motivation. Most volunteer programs are self-directed and require initiative and confidence. Those participants who put the most effort in will find greater satisfaction with their volunteer experience.
For more information about the application process, please visit the Become a volunteer page.
Queen’s Student Auxiliary Branch
In conjunction with the Department of Volunteer Services at KGH, the Queen’s Student Auxiliary Branch (QSAB) provides leadership and mentorship to the student volunteer ultimately enhancing their experience. The organization ensures a welcoming and supportive environment and provides education, recognition, and fundraising opportunities.
QSAB also embraces the mission of the KGH Auxiliary in the areas of fundraising, patient services and community involvement.
For more information about QSAB visit http://qsab.weebly.com.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact the Volunteer Services Coordinator at 613-549-6666 ext 2293, Monday-Friday 8am-4pm or the Canadian Cancer Society’s Volunteer Resources Coordinator for the Cancer Centre of South Eastern Ontario at 549-6666 ext. 6628 or email us at volunteer@kgh.kari.net.