Volunteers are the heart of
Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan.

Our dedicated volunteers contribute greatly to our organization through participating in client and family support programs, events, administration, gardening, and maintenance.

Volunteers are the foundation of our Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan community, each person assuming a significant role. Together, we all bring unique gifts to share.

Volunteer Applications

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan.

We are grateful for the overwhelming interest in our volunteer program. To allow our Volunteer Services team time to thoughtfully review the high volume of applications we have received, volunteer applications are temporarily closed.

Applications will reopen on September 1st, 2026.

If you submitted your application on or before July 1, 2026, you will receive an update from Volunteer Services by August 31, 2026.

Minimum One-Year Commitment: To provide consistent support for our clients and families, all volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one year of service.

Thank you for your patience and for your interest in joining our volunteer community.

VOLUNTEER NOW

To our many volunteers, we thank you.

Volunteering: Giving, growing and making a difference.

When volunteering at Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan, you have the opportunity to provide the greatest gift to someone with a life-limiting illness- the gift of comfort. We equip you with proper training and education so that you feel confident sharing your time and skills with others. When volunteering in philanthropy, you are not only supporting the people you care for, but you’re also growing yourself as an individual.

Thank you for your consideration in volunteering with Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan.

Becoming a volunteer

When applications are open, our process includes:

Online application
Interview
Reference checks
Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Orientation and trainings
Volunteer placement

Our Volunteer Services team will guide you through every step of the process.

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of our volunteer community. We look forward to welcoming new volunteers when applications reopen on September 1, 2026.

Volunteer information

General Volunteer:

Individuals 16-18 years old are welcome to apply for reception and events roles only
Individuals 18+ years old are welcome to apply for all roles
We ask that individuals commit to 1-4 volunteers hours bi-weekly with a one year commitment so that we can ensure the needs and requirements of Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan are met
All volunteers are screened by our staff though an interview, reference checks and review of a completed Vulnerable Sector Check

Secondary Students:

If you are currently a student looking to complete service hours, please contact: volunteerservices@hospicevaughan.com (do not submit an online application)
Hours are available during our signature events however, due to the commitment and training involved in our regular roles, we do not offer these positions to students looking to complete service hours

Inclusivity and equal opportunity are at the core of our volunteer program. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities, ensuring equal opportunities and a diverse, enriching community at Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan. If during the application process you require any additional support or accommodations, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at innab@hospicevaughan.com

For any additional inquiries please contact: volunteerservices@hospicevaughan.com