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Volunteer
Volunteers at Ontario Shores provide a vital community link for patients. They inspire hope, enhance patient self-esteem, help eliminate stigma, and improve the quality of life for patients by sharing their time, knowledge, and generous hearts. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and... -
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in being a part of this incredible team of enthusiastic individuals? Follow this link to learn more about the application process. Please note that all of our volunteer opportunities require that individuals feel confident to participate without direct supervision or support. We... -
Volunteer Q and A
How do I start this process? The application is online. Just fill it out and submit it. We will email you back the information needed for next steps as well as a letter for a police check reduced rate. Where do I go to get a police check? Durham Region Police headquarters is located at 605 Rossland... -
Benefits of Volunteering
Are you interested in being a part of this incredible team of enthusiastic individuals? Volunteering at Ontario Shores provides opportunities to gain awareness and experience in a specialized mental health facility that focuses on recovery through specialized treatment, education, advocacy and... -
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Volunteer of the Year
In 2010, Volunteer Services introduced two new awards to recognize volunteers for their outstanding involvement: the Volunteer of the Year Award and the Student Volunteer of the Year Award. In 2012, a third special award was introduced, the Staff GEM of the Year Award, which recognizes staff for... -
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How do I become a volunteer?
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). Please note there is currently a wait list for volunteers. While we encourage everyone to apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Step One: Submit Application and... -
What is involved in being a volunteer?
Your job as a volunteer is to be yourself and to share some of your time with others who need your understanding and compassion. It is important that you are willing to accept patients as equals as well as training and supervision from staff. Partnership with staff is an important part of being a... -
Give in Honour, Celebration or Memory
Whether you are honouring or celebrating a loved one, or giving a gift in memory of a life passed, our Grateful Giving program recognizes the honouree and acknowledges a meaningful experience while supporting the patients and programs at Ontario Shores. What will my honouree receive? Once you make a... -
Event Speakers: Mental Health and Recovery Day
The following speakers will be participating throughout the day. See event details for session format and times. -
Katelyn - Volunteer
Katelyn was on a journey of discovery and seeking meaningful ways to give back and share hope with others. Katelyn has been an active part of the volunteer community here at Ontario Shores and sharing her gift of time, positive energy and uplifting words of encouragement in our gift shop, library... -
National Mental Health Week: Here's Why I Became an Advocate
Hi, my name is Sterling, I am first-year chemistry and psychology joint major at Trent University. I am an established mental health advocate at my university and beyond. I am a proud member of the Patient Advisory and Recovery Committee (PARC) at Ontario Shores Center for Mental Health Sciences... -
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. On this day, we remember Indigenous children who never returned to their families and communities and honour the Survivors of the residential school system. As a nation, we acknowledge this system's painful legacy and... -
National Awards Program Recognizes Pandemic Heroes
A new national awards program will celebrate the efforts of individuals, teams and businesses who worked to support the mental health needs of their colleagues, employees and communities after the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19... -
Ontario Shores CEO Receives National Recognition
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is pleased to share that Karim Mamdani, President and CEO has been selected as the 2017 Aird and Berlis LLP Award for CEO Human Resources Champion. This national award is distributed each year by HRD Canada as part of their annual... -
Donate Goods or Services
We are always grateful to receive gifts-in-kind or gifts of service to enhance our events and campaigns, or to directly support patients on their mental health journey. Gifts-in-kind or service are a wonderful way to give in lieu of monetary donations. Some examples include (but not limited to)... -
Nursing Week - Pandemic is Demonstrating the Immeasurable Value of Nurses
As the world continues to navigate the healthcare implications of this global pandemic, I continue to run out of adjectives to describe how proud I am of the individuals who share my chosen profession. I have always been proud to be a nurse. For decades we, as nurses, have quietly cared for others... -
Hockey's Brian Burke will be 'Celebrating a Century of Care' at Ontario Shores
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) will turn 100 years old on Wednesday, October 23 and we are celebrating with a host of planned activities. Over the last 12 months Ontario Shores has been in celebration mode thanks to the efforts of our Ambassadors of Hope, six... -
Celebrating a Century of Care – Ontario Shores Unveils Ambassadors of Hope
Ontario Shores has begun a year-long celebration recognizing 100 years of delivering mental health care. The specialty mental health hospital unveiled its 100 year brand as well as a portion of its plans around its 100th anniversary at this morning’s kickoff event, which marks one full year before... -
#NVW2021 - Volunteering Has Helped with Grief Over Lost Son
My journey with Ontario Shores began eight years ago when my son was admitted after struggling with mental health problems. Shane took his own life just one year later. I was searching for ways to show my compassion for others dealing with mental illness. I decided that the only way to move forward... -
Ontario Shores to Unveil Ambassadors of Hope in Celebration of 100 Years of Providing Care
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is set to begin its year-long celebration recognizing 100 years of delivering mental health care. The specialty mental health hospital will officially turn 100 on October, 23, 2019. In the 12 months leading up to this milestone...