Volunteer Opportunities
Given the continued spread of COVID-19 worldwide, KFL&A Public Health is engaged in responding to this situation. This means, we have had to make changes to some programs and services. Please subscribe to this page to receive e-mail updates when new opportunities are added.
How to become a KFL&A Public Health volunteer
Through the application process, if we determine KFL&A Public Health is a good match to your skills, interests and time availability, we will arrange orientation and training.
Apply to be a volunteer!
If you meet the criteria, your next steps will be:
Interview |
| Attend an in-person interview with KFL&A Public Health volunteer resources and program staff. |
References |
| This provides third party input on an applicant’s character background, work or volunteer experience and as part of the intake process. It helps to determine the suitability of an applicant. Please provide the names and contact information of two references. We ask that references not be family members. |
Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Search |
| These are position dependent and can be obtained through the municipality you live in. If you recently completed a criminal reference check for work elsewhere, a certified copy will be accepted, provided it is received within one year of the original submission date. |
Immunization Screening |
| KFL&A Public Health’s immunization policy requires all employees, volunteers, and students to provide proof of specific immunization. This documentation must be provided prior to starting to volunteer. Specific requirements will be provided during the selection process. |
Orientation |
| Once you have completed the above steps, you will receive information about KFL&A Public Health where you will learn about our polices and procedures, including information about safety, routine practices, confidentiality, and privacy. |
Training |
| Some program areas require volunteers to take part in specific training. The time involved will be communicated to potential volunteers during the interview process. |
Volunteer opportunities vary by time of year and type of event. We offer volunteers a range of opportunities in the following areas:
- Clinic Support Volunteers provide assistance and support to the clinics.
- Food Skills Ambassadors share their knowledge about healthy eating and safe food handling with KFL&A community members.
- Early Expressions Preschool Speech and Language Volunteers provide general assistance to the maintenance and clean-up of preschool speech and language supplies.
- Fall Prevention Ambassadors provide accurate, reliable and current information on falls prevention to community groups, in order to increase awareness that most falls are predictable and preventable.
- Good Food Box Volunteers help improve access to fresh fruit and vegetables at wholesale prices in our community.
- Walk On Volunteers lead weekly indoor winter walks in Kingston, Napanee and Perth Road. They support and encourage the program participants and promote walking as a safe and fun physical activity.
- General Support Volunteers assist with various health promotion and health protection special events and projects. Volunteers may assist agency teams with internal requests and odd jobs, such as replenishing supplies, putting together resources packages, providing activity support or monitoring the safety of event participants.
KFL&A Public Health volunteers are an important part of a dedicated team working towards better health. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the application process.
Applications are kept on file in Volunteer Resources for a period of six months.
We thank you for your interest in our volunteer programs.