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Volunteer with research, a research volunteer is a person who performs tasks for, or provides services to, research at st. michael’s hospital without monetary compensation or academic credit. research volunteers have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience with research conducted in a laboratory and/or clinical setting at st. michael’s, under the supervision of a principal investigator (pi)., other ways of becoming a research volunteer:.

If you want to become a research volunteer at St. Michael’s Hospital, you must first find a potential research supervisor through the Researcher   or Research Programs  sections of our website. It’s important to ensure you are interested in their research and the topic is relevant to your field of study or professional experience.

Download and complete the Research Volunteer Application Form .

Email the completed form directly to the researcher(s) you’ve selected. Keep in mind that many researchers can receive hundreds of inquiries regarding volunteer opportunities, so it’s important to have a good understanding of the researcher’s work before you contact them. If the researcher has a volunteer opportunity available, they will let you know.

If the researcher agrees to be your supervisor and you decide to work together, your supervisor will contact the Office of Research Administration at Unity Health to initiate the application process.

Once you’ve completed your registration with the Office of Research Administration, you must obtain an ID Badge in order to access all Unity Health locations.  The Office of Research Administration will provide you with instructions.

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• It is mandatory for students to have a criminal record check completed. We conduct this on the student’s behalf after they have started at Unity Health (no need to have it done prior)
• It is mandatory for students to show official proof of vaccine status (minimum 2 doses)

If you have questions about becoming a research volunteer, please contact:

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Research Employment Coordinator Office of Research Administration Email: [email protected]

Note: If you’re interested in volunteering within the Hospital, and not within Research, please visit Volunteering at St. Michael’s .

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Work opportunities:.

We welcome energetic, creative and motivated domestic or international students and researchers who are excited about pursuing research and studies in the areas of health research.

Below you may find the available opportunities. Each position posting contains specific criteria and deadlines. Please follow the instructions provided in a posting (pdf file) to apply for the job.

Job Postings:

Postdoctoral Researcher, Population Health Data Science Lab

Data Analyst, Population Health Data Science Lab

Part-Time Research Associate - Indigenous Health Counts: Advancing Meta-Analysis for Respondent-Driven Sampling

Post-Doctoral Position - Mental Health & Mental Well-Being Community Research Project

Post-doctoral Fellow in Children’s Environmental Health

Postdoctoral Clinical Research Fellowship in Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disability Mental Health

STUDY PARTICIPATION:

You can help advance Canadian health research by being a participant in one of the many important research studies happening in our Faculty. The studies listed below are currently recruiting participants.

York Research Participant Pool We are recruiting older adult participants in the community to become members of the York Research Participant Pool (YRPP). YRPP represents a database of community volunteers who wish to be contacted on a regular basis regarding lifespan research studies at York University in which they are eligible to participate. More details about YRPP

Visual and Auditory Processing in People with One Eye Seeking participants who are at least 16 years of age or older who have had one eye surgically removed due to trauma or pathology. More details about this study [PDF]

Visual and Cognitive Development Project Seeking babies whose age falls anywhere between 2 and 6 months of age. The particular objective of this research program is to begin to delineate the mechanisms of selective attention in early development, by use of a new methodology of assessing infants’ and adults’ eye movements. More details about this study [PDF]

Visual Spatial Study We are looking for adults between 18 to 25 years old to participate in an eye-tracking study. Participation involves paper-and-pencil questionnaires and computerized cognitive tasks in 1 hour session. Eligible persons: Right-handed. Participation is CONFIDENTIAL and participants will receive $5 Tim Hortons Gift Card for their time & effort. If you are interested, please contact David at 416-736-2100 x22753 or [email protected] (subject titled “Visual Spatial Study”).

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York University has policies for the conduct of research and all projects involving the use of human subjects, animals or biohazardous materials are subject to review by the appropriate University committee. Researchers must respect the safety, welfare, and dignity of human participants in their research and treat them equally and fairly.

The responsibility for research ethics at York resides in the Office of Research Ethics. For additional information regarding research ethics and policies at York, please contact the  Office of Research Ethics .

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​​​​​​By joining our team, you can have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and to use your interpersonal and administrative skills in a leading health care facility.

Our greatest need for volunteers is during business hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Limited opportunities are available evenings and weekends at PMH, TGH, TR and TWH.

Clinical Patient Support

Examples – Endocrinology, Fracture, Endoscopy, Medical Imaging, Head and Neck Clinic, GI, GU, Transplant, Bariatric, Cardia, Spinal Cord, MSK, Neurology

• Greet and welcome patients and visitors
• Assist with various administrative tasks including photocopying, filing, phone calls
• Assist patients with general inquiries and information needs
• Prepare Exam Room and escort patients to Exam Room

Inpatient Support

Examples – Patient Visiting, Unit Support, Therapeutic Recreation, Wellness, Dotsa Bitove Wellness Academy, Palliative Care

• Provide activities for patients – examples include providing reading material, playing cards, board games, puzzles, talking, reading to patients, writing letters, arts and crafts
• Communicate between patients/families and nursing/health professions staff – inform nursing/health professions staff about patients and visitors who wish to talk with medical staff. Keep staff informed of any questions or concerns raised.
• Escort patients for walks
• Provide companionship when requested

Specialized Patient Support

Healing Beyond the Body (HBB) Virtual Program The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has a trained team of volunteers who work directly with cancer patients and their supporters as part of the Healing Beyond the Body ​program. HBB volunteers offer emotional support and participate in friendly conversations by phone or video chat with patients and caregivers who are under care at PM. HBB volunteers can help answer questions, connect patients with services and assist with practical problem-solving. Call 416 946 4501 ext. 3311 or email [email protected] for more information.

Administrative Support

Examples – Human Resources, Volunteer Resources, Clinical Administration, Health Records, Spinal Cord, MSK, Nutrition, Outpatient Clinics, Program Support

• Greeting and welcoming patients, visitors and staff
• Phoning patients to confirm upcoming appointments
• Filing, faxing and photocopying
• Errands to other departments

General Patient and Family Support

Examples – Navigator, Information Desk, Waiting Room Support, Critical Care Units, Emergency Department

• Assist with way-finding, direct and escort patients and other clients (e.g., family members, visitors) to different areas in the hospital
• Provide information pertaining to a patient’s visit to the hospital
• Greet and welcome visitors
• Assist family members and visitors with general inquiries and way-finding
• Liaise between visitors and medical staff

Rehab Therapy Support

Examples – Lyndhurst Spinal Cord Centre, Rumsey Neuro, Rumsey Cardiac, University Centre Geriatrics and MSK, Bickle Centre Complex Continuing Care, LTLD

• Assist in fostering a friendly environment for patients through social interaction
• Under the direction of the rehab therapist, assist patients to use “low-risk” equipment
• Assist in maintaining a safe and tidy patient by wiping down mats; main gym; changing pillows; returning equipment to appropriate rooms; and tidying walker and weight rooms
• Assist with clerical tasks such as: taking inventory; filing; literature searches; and photocopying

Mentorship Programs

Peter Munk Cardiac Mentorship, Transplant Mentorship, Prostate Mentorship, Breast Cancer Survivorship, Liver Mentorship, Aneurysm Mentorship, Peers Fostering Hope-Stroke Mentorship, Diabetes Mentorship, Rumsey Cardiac Centre, Rumsey Neuro Centre

• Former patients who mentor current patients experiencing the same diagnosis

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We are currently recruiting participants for a number of different research projects . Please email [email protected] for more information!

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We are fortunate to host and work with highly skilled students and volunteers who are training in fields like epidemiology, medicine, health sciences, and social sciences. Please see below for details about how to apply:

• University of Toronto MPH Practicum students: We accept applications through the Dalla Lana School of Public Health Practicum program. Please see this link for more information and application instructions.
• University of Toronto Medical Students: We accept applications through the CREMS program, subject to available projects and funding. Please see the link below for more information and follow the instructions at that site.
• Other Summer Students: We accept applications through the St. Michael’s Hospital KRSS program.  Please see the link below for more information about the KRSS program . Applicants should follow the instructions for applying as a KRSS student.
• Indigenous Undergrad Students : We accept applications through the IndigiNerds Program (formerly known as the Indigenous Undergraduate Summer Research Scholars program). This is an 8 week intensive research training program.  To learn more click here . Dr. Tan is connected with this program through his affiliation with FEAST .

Our team will follow up to let you know about current opportunities. Please note if you are looking for a summer student position that we typically begin receiving applications in January and February and interview candidates in the early spring.

Post-Doctoral Fellows

We accept applications through the CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network PDF Program, and on an ad hoc basis subject to available funding.  Please see this link for more information about the CTN PDF program , in addition to contacting us through this form.

Job Opportunities

We are frequently looking for bright, enthusiastic, skilled staff to join our team.  To view current postings with our lab, click on this link to go to the Career webpage of Unity Health Toronto; then select "Site - St. Michael's Hospital", select "Job Category - Research" and type "Infectious Diseases" in the Keyword field.

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There are many reasons to volunteer with CAMH. Some people get involved simply to come together with others for a cause they believe in, others to gain valuable experience working with clients or helping with important research. But what motivates most people to volunteer is the chance to be part of the larger CAMH mission—We are dedicated to patient, family and community well-being. We improve access to integrated care, answer the most difficult questions about mental illness and remove barriers to belonging. Together, we choose hope.

Volunteer benefits

There are many ways to benefit from being a volunteer. Volunteering should be a positive experience for both you and the staff and patients at CAMH. 

Volunteering at CAMH would also let you gain valuable hands-on clinical and/or research experience in mental health and/or addictions.

A few other benefits include: 

- Social and professional networking

- Gain knowledge, new skills and valuable experience in a healthcare environment 

- Letters of reference (after completing the minimum commitment and/or upon supervisor approval)

Volunteer requirements

Volunteers at CAMH must meet certain requirements before being considered for a position.  Before applying, please ensure you read and understand what these requirements are.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Completed Police background check with Vulnerable sector screening 
• Must be Fully immunized/Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with proof of vaccine passport 
• Provide proof of health screening that includes a two-step tuberculosis TB test completed  (tests must be completed within the year) 
• Two recent letters of professional reference  
• Able to commit to your volunteer role for 1 year 
• Must be able to contribute 1-4 hours once a week 
• Experience working vulnerable population(s) an asset

Please note, only those with the above completed will be invited for an interview.

Clinical & research volunteer faqs.

Read the descriptions above to decide which program you're best suited for, then  complete the appropriate application . Please only apply to one program at a time and wait for a reply from the coordinator before applying to the other.

Potential candidates will be contacted by a Volunteer Coordinator for an interview, followed by screening of character references and police reference check. If selected, the coordinator will schedule you to attend a mandatory training/orientation. After successful completion of training, you will have to get a TB test, attend a registration/orientation to go over volunteer expectations, and sign a confidentiality and service agreement. You must be able to make at least a one-year commitment.

You must be 19 years of age or over to apply and be able to make a minimum one year commitment.

Yes. All Volunteer Candidates must be fully vaccinated in order to volunteer at CAMH. Anyone not fully vaccinated will not be eligible to participate in CAMH Volunteer Resources assignments.

This depends on what your skills, interests and availability are and what positions we have available. We hold onto applications for six months, contacting volunteers when and if a suitable position comes up.

We prefer that you commit to one position for a minimum of six months before exploring other volunteer opportunities at CAMH.

Volunteers only work in areas where staff and patients have expressed a need for volunteer assistance and a staff member has agreed to supervise the volunteer.

Yes. We welcome volunteers over the age of 19.

Yes, you must have a Police reference check when volunteering at CAMH.

CAMH does offer student placements, but not through Volunteer Resources. Visit Clinical & Research Opportunities for Professionals in Training  for more information about student placements.

Corporate Volunteer Program FAQs

It helps you raise your community profile as a good corporate citizen and encourages networking among organizations. Volunteering also helps create a sense of social commitment and responsibility among employees. It builds team spirit and morale while improving productivity and job satisfaction.

One good way is to create a corporate volunteer committee. This empowers your employees to take ownership. You can invite speakers in to promote the values of volunteering and motivate employees to participate. You could even publish an article or write a post on the company blog.

Activities can include leading or helping with hospital-wide special or seasonal events, baking socials, sport challenges, adventure programs and site beautification projects.

Find out more about our Corporate Volunteer Program by contacting us by phone (416 535-8501 ext. 36238) or  email .  Fill out an application form  here . Or learn about our  Corporate Partnerships .

Please note: Due to the high volume of applicants, submitting an application does not guarantee a volunteer position at CAMH. Volunteers are carefully selected based on the program, patient needs, skills, experience and availability. Priority will go to applicants who meet the criteria according to the hospital’s needs.

Volunteers are here to enrich the patient experience through various recreational opportunities. Volunteer positions have limitations and do not include tasks that are to be fulfilled by trained healthcare professionals ex. Counseling, therapy etc. We are unable to provide positions that allow you to utilize your past/present medical expertise. 

Volunteer opportunities

Volunteering with a Clinical Program at CAMH is a great way for volunteers to gain front line exposure in a mental illness and addiction setting. Volunteers have the opportunity to engage and interact with patients in a wide array of settings, both at CAMH and in the community, and in a variety of activities based on patient needs. All positions require a minimum one-year commitment. 

Research Volunteers assist staff in obtaining information necessary for research projects. The departments in which volunteers work vary depending on the availability of the programs. Length of commitment is contingent upon the assignment and volunteers typically assist five to eight hours per week. The skills required for these positions include:

• knowledge of research methodology
• experience using SPSS (statistical software)
• some prior relevant research experience.

Suits Me Fine Program

Suits Me Fine is a clothing store for CAMH clients, where donated new and gently used clothing is available free of charge. The store offers essentials such as socks and undergarments, casual wear, and formal attire, which help clients feel good and prepare for important events, such as job interviews.

For more information regarding the Suits Me Fine Program please contact Norma McDowall. Email: [email protected] Phone: (416)535-8501 ext. 36010

Pet Therapy Program 

The volunteer (handler) goes through the same recruitment process as any person who has an interest in volunteering at CAMH. Once the volunteer is accepted, their dog is evaluated for four hours in an external dog certification process. When the dog is deemed suitable, they receive the official CAMH photo ID badge, lanyard and bandana, and are scheduled, with their owner, for visits.

Successful canine applicants:

• are at least one year old
• have basic obedience skills
• enjoy meeting people
• have a friendly, calm and gentle disposition
• are up to date on all vaccinations and in good health
• can commit, with their owner, to weekly visits for one year.

For more information regarding the Pet Therapy Program please contact Theresa Conforti.  Email: [email protected] Phone: Phone: (416)535-8501 ext. 32995

Mobile Library Cart 

The library cart goes to various units to provide patients a variety of resources such as book, magazines, movies and video games. 

For more information regarding the Mobile Library Cart please contact Sokhary Pao Email:  [email protected] Phone: Phone: (416)535-8501 ext.33074

Social support (Language specific) 

Volunteers provide social support by meeting a client once a week for one hour either onsite or in the community and they communicate in the language patients are most familiar with. Volunteer must be fluent in specified language.

• Hindi 
• Tamil  
• Spanish 
• Arabic 
• Portuguese 
• Mandarin 

Please indicate the language(s) you can speak in your volunteer application

Tutoring (Math, English, science, history etc.)

Get your whole company involved.

Find out more about our Corporate Partnerships program.

Testimonials

“I volunteer on an inpatient unit, I facilitate a yoga program for the patients. I enjoy coming in once a week to help the patients relax and enjoy a program that will benefit their wellness.” - Amy, yoga instructor

“ Why do I volunteer at CAMH? Easy question to answer! I want to support our clients who are working so hard to recover from the issues that are standing in their way of leading healthy and productive lives. My being there by their side may help build their hope for recovery that they so urgently require. My volunteering may help reduce the continued stigma that still persists against mental illness. My smile may brighten someone’s day! ” -  Carole, Client Library volunteer

Seeing the smiles on our clients' faces as they choose new outfits to wear and their self confidence as they walk the runway at the annual fashion show‎ have been the best experiences of volunteering at Suits Me Fine. Looking good is part of feeling good and I am privileged to help our clients feel good about themselves through their interactions with us. Candace Allman, Suits Me Fine volunteer 

"I volunteer at suit me fine for several years. There is no greater blessing than helping others to choose beautiful outfits whether it’s suits for men, or beautiful outfits for ladies, to see the happy and excited look at there faces. It’s a humbling experience for me inspiring others to look there best and feel great about themselves. A job well done. I have to add also working with Norma is also great easygoing, respectful and very considerate easy to talk with. I am glad to be able to help others and enjoying doing so." -  Yvonne, Suits Me Fine volunteer  

"Through interaction with Dr. Rehm I’ve learned the step by step process of creating, writing and submitting systematic reviews and meta -analysis. I enrolled in statistics classes to learn how to read and interpret statistical parts in the articles.  Overall, volunteering at the CAMH boosted my interest in research and enhanced knowledge in the scientific field. " -  Maya, Research volunteer

“Seeing the faces of everyone engaging with Theo is such a joy. When you see someone light up when they have time with him you just want to spend more time here.” -  Len & Theo (pictured below)

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The summit will be held may 5 in atlanta, ga, usa.

Lawrenceville, NJ, USA —April 23, 2024— ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research announced the sessions and speakers for its Patient-Centered Research Summit 2024 . The Summit is scheduled to be held May 5 in Atlanta, GA, USA and is co-located with the Society’s annual international conference, ISPOR 2024 . This Summit is an extension of ISPOR’s commitment to patient engagement in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) and patient-centered research. 

Sessions for the ISPOR Patient-Centered Research Summit 2024 include the following with speakers added to the online program as they are confirmed: 

Session 1: The Power of Patient Voices: Elevating Patient-Centered Outcomes in Research This session will examine the PCOR landscape, what constitutes authentic patient-centeredness, and what additional efforts are needed to capture and leverage what patients and their caregivers value. Speakers include:

• Moderator: Michael Ward, MS Alliance for Aging Research; Washington, DC, USA
• Dawn P. Richards, BSc, PhD Clinical Trials Ontario; Toronto, ON, Canada
• Eva Maria Ruiz de Castilla, MS, PhD Latin America Patients Academy, Miami, FL, USA  

Session 2: Making a Difference: Identifying Best Practices to Measure the Impact of Patient Engagement In this session, speakers will focus on the crucial aspect of measuring engagement attributes and accomplishments by delving into the intricacies of determining when and how to measure the quality, quantity, impact, and overall value of patient engagement in research and/or care.  

Speakers include:

• Moderator: Pru Etcheverry, ONZM Advocacy Answers New Zealand; Auckland, New Zealand
• Hayley Chapman, MHS Patient Focused Medicines Development; Toronto, ON, Canada
• Mabel Crescioni, MD Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI); Washington, DC, USA
• Beyza Klein, MA Novartis; Basel, Switzerland

Session 3: Patient-Centered Methods: Accomplishments, Innovation, and the Future This session will explore the current state of patient-centered research methods and highlight case examples and recent innovations to advance the science of patient engagement.  Speakers include:

• Moderator: Axel Mühlbacher, PhD, MBA Hochschule Neubrandenburg, Neubrandenburg, Germany
• Celina Gorre, MPH, MPA WomenHeart, Washington, DC, USA
• Elisabeth Oehrlein, PhD, MS Applied Patient Experience, LLC, Washington, DC, USA

Session 4: Advancing Patient-Centered Research: Seizing Opportunities and Addressing Challenges This session will explore ways to elevate patient-centered research by integrating insights from the previous sessions to identify future priorities and actionable steps. Speakers include:

• Eleanor Perfetto, PhD, RPh, MS University of Maryland; Baltimore, MD, USA
• Kenneth Mendez, MBA Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America; Arlington, VA, USA

ISPOR is recognized globally as the leading professional society for health economics and outcomes research and for its role in improving healthcare decisions. The ISPOR Patient-Centered Research Summit 2024 draws healthcare stakeholders with an interest in HEOR, including researchers and academicians, assessors and regulators, payers and policymakers, the life sciences industry, healthcare providers, and patient engagement organizations.

Additional information on patient-centered research can be found at: Patient Engagement in HEOR | Patient-Centered Research

Additional information on the conference can be found at: Summit Information | Program | Press | Sponsorship

ABOUT ISPOR ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), is an international, multistakeholder, nonprofit dedicated to advancing HEOR excellence to improve decision making for health globally. The Society is the leading source for scientific conferences, peer-reviewed and MEDLINE ® -indexed publications, good practices guidance, education, collaboration, and tools/resources in the field. Website  | LinkedIn   | Twitter (@ispororg)  |   YouTube   |   Facebook   |   Instagram

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