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To build new friendships, and do meaningful work

Perspective.
Gratitude. Purpose.

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? We’d love to meet with you to discuss the number of ways to get involved.

Perspective.
Gratitude. Purpose.

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? We’d love to meet with you to discuss the number of ways to get involved.

Perking Lot

Become a Barista! Serve coffee to hospital staff and visitors.  This is a rewarding opportunity where you can interact with the people who pass through the hospital doors. Our Current Need – volunteers who can work one or more weekday shifts from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Is this you?

Royal Bistro

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 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Is this you?

Centennial Mercantile

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 weekend shift from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Is this you?

Rutland Thrift Store

Retail Store. A variety of volunteer positions are available at the Rutland Thrift Store, including sorters and receivers, as well as retail sales volunteers to work the cash register. Our Current Need – variety of shifts available. Are you interested? Fill in the form above for more information!

JoeAnna’s House

Better Together. All of our volunteer opportunities at JoeAnna’s House are currently filled.

Homebase volunteer standing at gate looking at baseball field

Community Events

Small Commitment – Loads of Fun! From time-to-time we have opportunities for volunteers to assist at our community events and fundraisers.

Perking Lot

Become a Barista! Serve coffee to hospital staff and visitors.  This is a rewarding opportunity where you can interact with the people who pass through the hospital doors. Our Current Need – volunteers who can work one or more weekday shifts from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Is this you?

Royal Bistro

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 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Is this you?

Centennial Mercantile

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 weekend shift from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Is this you?

Rutland Thrift Store

Retail Store. A variety of volunteer positions are available at the Rutland Thrift Store, including sorters and receivers, as well as retail sales volunteers to work the cash register. Our Current Need – variety of shifts available. Are you interested? Fill in the form above for more information!

JoeAnna’s House

Better Together. All of our volunteer opportunities at JoeAnna’s House are currently filled.

Homebase volunteer standing at gate looking at baseball field

Community Events

Small Commitment – Loads of Fun! From time-to-time we have opportunities for volunteers to assist at our community events and fundraisers.

Don’t just make a difference. BE the difference.

Our volunteers are part of a caring community of dedicated individuals from all ages, stages and walks of life.  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.

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KGH Foundation Stories

Payton & Dillon Budd Brain Health Medical Fund

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Tom Budd, local philanthropist, has made a significant investment in brain health in honour of his sons, Payton and Dillon Budd.
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Historical Gift from the Kiwanis Clubs of Kelowna Continues to Pay Dividends in the Community

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It is a gift that keeps on giving – the Kiwanis Legacy Endowment Fund. The fund has now disbursed over $1 million.
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Kiwanis Legacy Fund Cheque Presentation

Kiwanis Grants $150,000 to Revitalize Strathcona Beach Park

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As a part of this year's granting cycle, the KGH Foundation Kiwanis Legacy Fund is providing $150,000 to help revitalize Strathcona Beach Park
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Sikh Guru Nanak Anniversary Inspires Generosity by City Furniture’s Kandola Family

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Ray & Kay Kandola have given a gift to the KGH Foundation’s Guru Nanak Dev Ji Endowment Fund as the Sikh community continues to celebrate a monumental anniversary in the Guru Nanak tradition.
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Payton & Dillon Budd Brain Health Medical Fund

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Tom Budd, local philanthropist, has made a significant investment in brain health in honour of his sons, Payton and Dillon Budd.
Read more

Historical Gift from the Kiwanis Clubs of Kelowna Continues to Pay Dividends in the Community

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It is a gift that keeps on giving – the Kiwanis Legacy Endowment Fund. The fund has now disbursed over $1 million.
Read more
Kiwanis Legacy Fund Cheque Presentation

Kiwanis Grants $150,000 to Revitalize Strathcona Beach Park

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As a part of this year's granting cycle, the KGH Foundation Kiwanis Legacy Fund is providing $150,000 to help revitalize Strathcona Beach Park
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“People always ask why, but maybe they should ask why not! You get to work with the nicest people, for the nicest people. It’s the best kind of job satisfaction you’ll ever find.”

“Linking the passion and desires of donors to the needs/opportunities of the health system and KGH is such a privilege. I am inspired most by the people; our team, donors, clinicians & caregivers, and administrators and ultimately, the transformative changes to our system of care that become possible when we work together. I am grateful to be able to feel such purpose in my work.”

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