Become a Volunteer
YOUR IMPACT
Hours Volunteered
in Revenue Generated by our Businesses
KGH Foundation Volunteers
*in the 2023/24 Fiscal Year
VOLUNTEERING
Maybe volunteering isn’t about giving something away but giving something back.
We’ve done the math. Every week, the KGH Foundation relies on hundreds of hospital volunteers to staff our four non-profit businesses. Each 4-hour shift contributes approximately $84, and over $1 million in total donations per year. But beyond the numbers, volunteering is good for the soul.
Are you looking to meet new people? Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Do you like to learn new things while giving back in a rewarding way? Do you have 5 hours a week, or are you able to pick up a shift here and there? We’d love to meet with you to discuss the number of ways to get involved.
Love to Cook? Your small time commitment makes a big difference. We’re looking for hospital volunteers who love to cook and connect with others. Our Current Need – volunteers who can work one or more weekday shifts from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Is this you?
The KGH Gift Shop. If you like meeting new people, you’ll love this rewarding volunteer opportunity at the hospital gift shop. The Centennial Mercantile is great for people who like to arrange merchandise and can work a cash register. Our Current Need – volunteers who can take a weekday shift from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Is this you?
JoeAnna’s House
Every day, the KGH Foundation relies on volunteers to help ensure our guests have a comfortable stay at JoeAnna’s House. Are you looking to meet new people? Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Are you interested in giving back in a rewarding environment? If so, then volunteering with JoeAnna’s House is the perfect opportunity for you!
Casual Volunteer
Aren’t able to commit to 5 hours each week but still want to make a difference? We are always accepting casual volunteers who are able to pick up a shift here and there. Your ability to cover shifts when it’s needed most can help us to keep our venues open and serve the KGH staff who rely on them!
VOLUNTEERING
Our volunteers are part of a caring community of dedicated individuals from all ages, stages and walks of life (you can read more about them in the Kindred Spirits News). They aren’t just making a difference, they ARE the difference. We did the math and discovered that each of our volunteers represents $84 in funds per four hour shift. Those funds go directly to purchasing state-of-the-art medical equipment totaling in the millions. In just four hours, each volunteer makes a vital contribution.
IN COMMUNITY
New Board Chair
The KGH Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Janine Karlsen as their new Board Chair for the 2024/25 fiscal year.
Green Thumb Giving
The modern farmhouse décor inside JoeAnna’s House is warm and inviting, and volunteers work hard to keep it pristine for their guests.
Hospital Auxiliaries
For over 100 years, the volunteer members of the Okanagan Hospital Auxiliaries demonstrated their commitment in their support for KGH.
