Become a Volunteer

We’re so glad you’re interested in joining the SEARCH community!

By volunteering at SEARCH, post-secondary students are provided with opportunities to develop skills, work alongside health professionals, and learn about community development and programming. Everyone has the ability to make change and SEARCH allows you to use your abilities in a real world setting.

What is the role of student volunteers? 
Students representing many disciplines are involved in SEARCH including Nursing, Medicine, Social Work, Kinesiology, Education, Arts & Science and more! 
Students participate in both the social and medical sides of the clinic while at SEARCH and are responsible for implementing health related programming under the guidance of professional mentors. 
Examples of student roles while working at the clinic include:
  • Greeting clients at the door and tracking statistics
  • Working in the kitchen preparing and serving meals for clients
  • Observing adult counselling appointments
  • Participating in a women’s and teen talking circles
  • Facilitating health related programming (literacy, cooking, etc.)
  • Supervising and participating in children’s programming
  • Shadowing and doing initial assessments of clients in the medical clinic
What’s in it for me?
The benefits of volunteering at SEARCH are endless!
  • Build connections with community, health care professionals, and like-minded students! 
  • Experience an interdisciplinary health care setting! 
  • Gain new skills!
  • Participate in multifaceted professional development opportunities! 
  • Make a genuine, positive impact in the community.