About
Improving patient quality of life
The mandate of the Volunteer Department
is to improve patients' quality
of life at the Hospital and in the community.
In
keeping with the concept of rehabilitation
and empowerment, and through diverse programs,
the focus is on promoting reintegration into
the community.
Volunteers support the Hospital
by sharing their mental health knowledge.
The
Volunteer Department currently has 275 volunteers.
Advantages
for Douglas volunteers include opportunities
to:
- Develop leadership skills and initiative;
- Develop new talents;
- Gain experience to enhance academic / professional studies;
- Increase knowledge about mental health;
- Meet new people;
- Explore their creativity;
- Have fun!
How do I become a volunteer?
Teaming up
Patients are referred to the Volunteer Department.
A coordinator meets patients individually, or as a group, to evaluate their
interests, needs, preferences
and the level of support required.
After an evaluation, volunteers are teamed
up with a patient, or a group of patients,
based on their common interests, and the
volunteer's availability, skills,
and interests.
Support for volunteers
Volunteers receive advice and support from
the coordinator, information sessions,
and group meetings.
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