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About the Position
William Osler Health System - Volunteer services Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon

Piano players needed! Volunteers are needed at all three Osler hospitals: Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital and Peel Memorial Centre. Volunteers will be providing musical entertainment for visitors, patients and staff on a grand piano in the main lobby or in the Acute Care for the Elderly unit. By sharing your time, you can help patients relax, recover and restore in a comforting and enjoyable environment. If you're interested, we hope you'll consider joining us.



This is an unpaid, volunteer position.



Brampton Civic Hospital: 2100 Bovaird Drive East, Brampton, ON L6R 3J7



Etobicoke General Hospital: 101 Humber College Boulevard, Etobicoke, ON M9V 1R8



Peel Memorial Centre: 20 Lynch Street, Brampton, ON L6W 2Z8

This program exemplifies our Vision for 'patient-inspired healthcare without boundaries' by contributing to service excellence and is an excellent volunteering opportunity for anyone who would like to share their musical talents. You can request a certificate once you have completed 60 hours of service and a reference after 100 hours of service.


  • The minimum age to volunteer is 15 (at the time of application)

  • Fluent in English both verbal and written, additional languages may be beneficial

  • Discreet, empathetic behavior and ability to exercise diplomacy in talking to patients, patient’s family and staff

  • Must perform an audition

  • Must be dependable and committed to scheduled shifts, or provide alternative availability to substitute absences

  • A minimum time commitment of one agreed shift per week for six-eight months or 60 hours is required

  • Zero-tolerance for breach of confidentiality and/or theft

  • Must adhere to all Osler policies

  • Minimum Grade six piano level or equivalent experience

  • Must display confidence playing in public

Our trainings and orientations at Osler covers the following:




  • Emergency Preparedness

  • Infection Control

  • Health and Safety

  • AODA

  • Incidents and Illness

  • Confidentiality & Privacy

  • Patient Experience

  • Patient Identification

  • Volunteer Specifics



An audition process is required and conducted by an experienced Healing Music Program volunteer or a Volunteer Services staff member.

Healthcare, Music/Theatre
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