Volunteer

Volunteer at DCHC

Volunteering at Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) provides opportunities to gain awareness and experience in a Community Health Centre that focuses on redefining community-based health and wellness services by providing a variety of free services, events, activities, and workshops to community members throughout Durham Region.

There are many reasons to volunteer!

Volunteering is a great way for you to develop your skills, enhance your resume, make connections, and gain new experiences – all while making a difference in the community in which you live. Volunteering shows employers that you are dedicated, you go above and beyond, and you are interested in making a difference. It shows that you are committed and invested in your community and that you have the effective time-management skills to accommodate volunteering into your busy lifestyle. Studies have shown that volunteering can also positively benefit one’s mental and physical health as it creates meaningful connections and increases your activity.

What are you good at and what do you like to do?

You can help support DCHC’s Equity-based Programs and Administrative Teams in different ways.

Some volunteer roles include:

• Administrative Support: Help with office tasks like filing papers, greeting visitors, and confirming upcoming appointments.
• Gardening Support: Help us take care of the gardens by planting and watering plants.
• Event Support: Help set up events like health fairs or community meetings.
• Client and Family Advisory Committee Member: Join a committee designed to include the perspective of clients and their families in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of our services.

Your unique skills and interests can make a big difference!

What to expect

When you volunteer at Durham Community Health Centre, you will get:

• Volunteer Orientation: An introduction to our centre and how things work.
• Program-specific Training: Training for the specific program or task you will be helping with.

Our programs usually happen from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sometimes, we also have events, workshops, and activities on weekends and evenings.

As a volunteer, your shifts are flexible and depend on when you’re free. We ask that you volunteer for at least half a day (4 hours) each week.

How to volunteer

We are dedicated to forming a team with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, skills, and talents. We are currently recruiting new volunteers to join our team.

How To Apply

1. Complete the DCHC Volunteer Application Form for conditional acceptance.
2. Once your application is received, a member of our Talent & Culture Team will contact you to discuss the next steps which include:
   • Providing a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check
   • Providing proof of two COVID-19 vaccinations

Volunteers undergo a thorough screening and selection process to ensure that their skills and interests align with the needs of our organization. Spots are limited, so, unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate every applicant. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those selected to proceed further in the process will be contacted.

For more information on volunteering, or to volunteer with us, please email us at volunteer@durhamchc.ca