Richmond Hospital / Healthcare Auxiliary
- Staffed 100% by volunteers
- A registered Canadian charity
- Accredited member of the B.C. Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries (BCAHA)
The Richmond Hospital / Healthcare Auxiliary is a group of more than 300 volunteers that give their time in support of patient programs and the purchase of special equipment needs at the Richmond Hospital, as well as the Minoru Residence and Lions Manor long-term care residences.
Our Mission
The Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary provides for the comfort and care of patients in Richmond, British Columbia, through volunteer service and financial assistance with equipment purchases and patient programs.
How we raise our funds
our Thrift Shop in Steveston
- 100% of our staff are volunteers
- 100% of our proceeds support the Auxiliary
Located in Historic Steveston at 3731 Chatham Street in Richmond BC, more than 300 of our dedicated volunteers help run the best thrift shop in Richmond.
Proceeds from the Thrift Shop support the purchase of medical equipment and patient programs at Richmond Hospital and associated long term care residences.
The Thrift Shop could not run without the generous donations of all items by the community.
THRIFT SHOP HOURS:
Monday to Friday
10:00 a.m to 2:45 p.m
Saturday & Sunday
12:00 p.m to 2:45 p.m.
Donations can be dropped off on these days,
during open hours
Tel: 604-271-1551
Richmond Hospital Gift Shop
The Auxiliary operates a wonderful Gift Shop at Richmond Hospital where patients and visitors can find flowers, snacks, costume jewellry and clothing items.
Sales help to support the purchase of medical equipment and patient programs.
The Gift Shop could not run without the skills and talents of our dedicated volunteers.
Address: 7000 Westminster Highway Richmond, BC
Gift Shop Hours:
Mondays – Fridays: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Contact: (604) 278-9711 ask for Gift Shop
Lottery Booth
Our Lottery Booth, located on the main floor of Richmond Hospital, is operated by Auxiliary volunteers and is a popular place visited by staff, visitors and patients.
Proceeds from lottery sales support our mission of providing patient care programs and equipment needs.
Lottery Booth ticket sale hours:
Monday to Friday
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
YOU COULD BE THE NEXT BIG WINNER!
Tuck Shop at Minoru Residence
Proceeds from the Tuck Shop at Minoru Residence support the purchase of medical equipment and patient programs.
The Tuck shop could not run without the skills and talents of our volunteers!
Tuck Shop hours:
7 Days a week
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
our heritage building
...In 1894
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In 2017, the Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary purchased one of Steveston’s historic buildings/ for its Thrift Shop.
Built in 1894 as a Methodist Church, the building is the oldest church still sitting on its original site in Richmond.
Its architectural style reflects the modest early church structures which served Steveston.
It is also historically connected to the United Church through the union of several church groups in 1925.
The Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary is committed to restoring our building (as much as possible), to its original 1894 structure.
...IN PRESENT DAY
...IN PRESENT DAY
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This is possible through funds raised at the Thrift Shop (Sunday sales go to our renovation) and as well as personal and corporate/foundation donations
We are very fortunate that the City of Richmond’s Heritage Program generously helps to support our renovation program.
The success of our restoration means that this 130-year-old building will remain an important landmark in our community standing as a reminder of Steveston’s past, recognizing also, the history of First Nations and Japanese-Canadians in the community who worshiped there.
Over the years, our volunteers have also donated funds to purchase paint, fixtures and supplies as well as their time to spruce-up the building where needed.
donations
The Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary is a registered Canadian charity - our Charitable Registration Number is: 12304 2418 RR0001. Our mission is to provide for the comfort and care of patients in Richmond, B.C. We do this through volunteer service in the operation of our Thrift Shop in Steveston, B.C., our Gift Shop in the Richmond Hospital and our Tuck Shop in Minoru Long-Term-Care Residence.
Item donations can be dropped off at our thrift shop at 3731 Chatham Street, Richmond, BC during open hours.
If you would like to support our work or to make a memorial donation,
there are (2) ways:
Mail a cheque directly to us and we will issue a charitable receipt.
Our address is:
The Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary,
7000 Westminster Highway, Richmond B.C. V6X 1A2
Make an online donation through “Canada Helps” by completing the form below. Just click on the Donate now button.
2026 RICHMOND HOSPITAL / HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY BURSARY AWARDS
Every year, the Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary offers (4) $2,500. Bursary Awards to outstanding post-secondary Vancouver Coastal Health student volunteers registered in a health-care degree program.
Applicants must submit a letter describing their volunteer experience, educational focus, financial need, a commitment of over 40 volunteer hours within VCH, represent the values of the Auxiliary, provide two reference letters, and a transcript of their grades.
We are proud to announce this year’s winners (left to right in image):
Marcos Vemon – is beginning his Masters’ Degree (UBC) focusing on biomedical & cancer research with a goal of becoming a family physician or pediatrician. Marcos has given 294 volunteer hours as Lions Manor to the patient recreation program.
Mathew Ethan Go Yap – entering his final year in the BSc Medical Lab program; is applying to the MD/PHD program to become a clinician-scientist. He has given 463 volunteer hours in Recreational Therapy & Surgical Day Care at the Richmond Hospital and received a research award with the BC Cancer Research Institute.
Madison Wong – entering her 4th year in the Neuroscience Program with a goal to become a Neurologist. She has given 55 volunteer hours in the Recreation area at the Lions Manor where she is a valued team member.
Lisa Liu – graduated this year with a BA in Kinesiology and has been accepted into the Doctor of Medicine Program at UBC. Lisa has volunteered 181 hours at Minoru Care in Music Therapy, Spiritual Care & Recreational Therapy patient programs.
We are proud to support their journey towards a healthcare career and sincerely thank all of our volunteers for their time and dedication.
Volunteering
At the Hospital Clinical Setting...
Our volunteers assist in areas such as:
ER, Surgical Day Care, Maternity, Cancer Clinic, Ambulatory, Diagnostic Imaging and Mammography, and as Navigators.
At the Thrift Shop...
Volunteers sort, price, display merchandise, cashier, interact with customers, with a smile, and do a multitude of things.
Work shifts are flexible ranging from one or more days a week (or monthly) with 3-6 hour shifts. Its your choice!
At the Lottery Booth...
The Auxiliary also needs volunteers to operate our Lottery Booth.
At The Tuck Shop...
Located in the Minoru Residence, our volunteers sell an assortment of items to patients.
Gift Shop… Tuck Shop…Lottery Booth…
If you are interested in volunteering at the Thrift Shop, please fill out a Volunteer Application Form available at the link below or visit the shop at 3731 Chatham Street (Steveston) to pick one up.
Join the Hospital team!
If you are interested in volunteering with the Hospital team contact the Coordinator Volunteer Resources at (604) 278-9711 ext. 4731.
Contact Us
3731 Chatham Street (corner 2nd Avenue in Steveston)
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada V7E 2T9
- Email: auxthriftstore@gmail.com
- Phone: 604-271-1551
Better yet, see us in person!
3731 Chatham Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
Hours
Open today | 12:00 p.m. – 02:45 p.m. |
