Become a Volunteer Patient

Share your experiences with medical, nursing, and rehabilitation therapy students at Queen’s University. As a volunteer patient, you’ll help students develop clinical examination, communication, and listening skills to provide compassionate, patient-centred care.

Email us about volunteering:

patientparticipants@queensu.ca

Or call our team

613-533-2380

Your perspective matters.

We welcome people from Kingston, ON and surrounding communities, with different backgrounds, ages, and life experiences. You don’t need medical expertise or a particular health condition. Faculty and instructors supervise the students. You’ll receive details about each session before deciding whether to participate.

Have some daytime availability? Sessions usually last one to three hours. Join occasionally or more regularly, with no fixed weekly commitment.

Session locations and accessibility

Sessions take place at Queen’s health sciences teaching facilities in Kingston, including:

Clinical Teaching Centre (CTC), 15 Arch Street
Clinical Education Centre (CEC), 31 George Street

Parking and taxi transportation are provided. If you need an accessible taxi or other accommodations, let our team know so we can discuss arrangements with you.

We welcome volunteers who use mobility aids. Both locations have accessible entrances.

What happens when I get in touch?

Email or call our team to introduce yourself and ask any questions. We’ll discuss your interests and availability, explain the program, and guide you through the next steps. If you’d like, we can arrange a tour before you participate. Getting in touch doesn’t commit you to volunteering.

Curious about volunteering? Let’s talk.

Email us about volunteering:

patientparticipants@queensu.ca

Or call our team

613-533-2380

Become a Volunteer Patient