Women's Auxiliary Volunteers

The 5Fifty5 Shop at SickKids

Thank you for your interest in joining our dedicated team
supporting The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) as a
member of The Women’s Auxiliary Volunteers (WAV).

We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment, ensuring everyone feels respected and supported.

Volunteer opportunities include the 5Fifty5 Shop, PlayPark,
Family Centre & Clinic, Main Information Desk, Bravery Beads, Surgical Waiting Room and the Wellness Wagon Family Cart.

COMPASSION * INCLUSION * COMMITMENT * INNOVATION * COLLABORATION

Volunteer Application Process

Step 1
Complete online
Volunteer Application

Submitted volunteer applications
will be reviewed by the
Membership team.

If approved,
applicants will be required to
submit two references.
Reference Check form

Completed references
must be emailed from the
individual providing the reference
to:
membership@sickkidswav.org

Step 2
Membership Team
Onboarding

Following a successful interview,
the following will be requested:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check
(VSC - Level 3) *

Healthcare Provider Certification *

Emergency Contact Information

Non-payroll intake form submitted,
approved by HR

Online iLearn training
assigned by HR

Step 3
Placement Team

WAV Volunteer Agreement
reviewed and signed

Confirm travel time to Hospital

Open services reviewed,
volunteer placement assigned
based on interests, availability and skills

Official ID badge and name tag issued

Review iLearn requirements
and WAV website

WAV jacket and lanyard
purchased by volunteer applicant *

Parking permit, if requested

Our onboarding process is designed to ensure health and safety for everyone and we appreciate your patience and accommodation. Following successful completion of all steps detailed above and 36 hours of training, the applicant is officially a member of The Women's Auxiliary Volunteers.

* Volunteer applicants are required to pay all fees associated with Vulnerable Sector Check, health screening, WAV jacket and lanyard.

The Women's Auxiliary Volunteers (WAV) is a registered charity and membership-based organization established in 1950. Our mission is to deliver, through direct service and fundraising, an extra dimension of care to patients and families and to support the clinical, research and learning endeavors of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) also offers volunteer positions including Student Placements and Summer Mentorship Programs. Details are available at: SickKids Volunteer Opportunities

Women's Auxiliary Volunteers of The Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8

Charitable Registration # 119302503 RR0001

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