Volunteer Resources at HHS

05/14/2025

Happy Nurses Week! 💙

Nurses truly are the heart of healthcare, thank you for all you do!

To celebrate, SHINE Wellness and Volunteer Resources welcomed our pet therapy volunteers dressed in adorable nurse outfits, inspired by Florence Nightingale herself. They were a big hit with staff and brought plenty of smiles and tail wags!

Because sometimes the best medicine… is a wagging tail and a stethoscope.

05/14/2025

Volunteer Resources had the privilege of connecting with students and community members at the Ohahodoni Health Symposium last week, held at the Six Nations Community Hall.

Hamilton Health Sciences was proudly represented with four display tables, showcasing a range of programs and services. Our Volunteer Resources team featured an interactive spinning wheel, giving attendees a fun and engaging way to learn about the many volunteer roles available within a hospital setting.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by — it was a fantastic day of learning, sharing, and building community connections!

05/06/2025

Today at St. Peter’s, our Care Cart volunteers, Margaret and Lori, welcomed Don Bennett, Safety Specialist, as part of NAOSH Week activities. Volunteer Resources values the opportunity to collaborate with teams across the organization to create a positive and supportive environment for staff.

05/02/2025

Happy National Volunteer Week to all of the volunteers at the General Hospital, Regional Rehabilitation Centre and Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre. You are a vital part of the HHS team! Thank you for all that you do!

05/01/2025

Happy National Volunteer Week to our JHCC Volunteers!

04/30/2025

Thank you to all of our dedicated McMaster Children’s Hospital and McMaster University Medical center volunteers who are making waves and impact in so many important roles for our patients and families!

Nancy Purich and Arnica Kiani volunteer together at our McMaster Children's Hospital. They're sharing their story for National Volunteer Week.

04/29/2025

From Volunteer to RN – A Full-Circle Moment!

We are so proud of Isaac and grateful for his willingness to share his inspiring journey from Volunteer to Registered Nurse. His story is a testament to hard work, compassion, and dedication- and it's moments like these that remind us why we do what we do.

Thank you, Isaac, for giving back by sharing your experience with others who are just starting their paths. Your growth and success are a shining example of what’s possible, and we couldn’t be prouder to see how far you’ve come. Congratulations!

04/28/2025

Happy National Volunteer Week to all of our wonderful HHS volunteers!

03/19/2025

Yesterday was a special day- Hope's 4th Birthday! Happy belated birthday to one of our favorite pet therapy dogs. Thank you, Hope, for bringing joy and smiles to our staff every visit. We hope your day was filled with treats, belly rubs, and lots of love!

12/24/2024

🎄 Holiday Office Closure Reminder 🎄

The Volunteer Resources Offices will be closed on December 25th, December 26th, and January 1st.

We kindly ask all volunteers to reach out to their Program Contacts for any schedule updates and to confirm any additional unit closures during this time.

Thank you for your dedication, and we wish you a joyful and safe holiday season! 🌟

12/11/2024

Rooby and Lola were dressed in their festive best as they brought holiday cheer to the JCC during pet therapy! Here, they’re pictured with Joya, our new Psycho-Spiritual Care Practitioner. Meanwhile, C3 got into the holiday spirit with their Elf on the Shelf posing for a photo with Santa. A big thank you to Margaret and Carolyn, our amazing volunteer handlers, for their unwavering dedication to HHS. 🎄🐾🎅🏻

10/09/2024

These two turkeys made their rounds visiting with patients and staff at the Juravinski Hospital. Thank you to Lola and Rooby for making everyone’s day a little brighter.
Happy Thanksgiving!