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Volunteers Needed – Bring Mateship to Veterans in Hospital

RSL SED Ltd

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Enjoy meeting new people & sharing stories? 💬 Miss chatting with your grandparents? and want to talk about what's going on right now in the world. Here’s your chance to connect with the "young at heart" and help them access the support our veterans and families deserve!

🪖 The RSL South Eastern District is committed to promoting practices for veterans and their families to empower them to better manage their wellbeing and support.

🏥 Veteran Wellbeing Coordination Centre Volunteers Embody the spirit of giving their time to meet inside Greenslopes Private Hospital to talk about the challenges our veterans and families are facing and connecting them to a range of support across Queensland. All it takes is a chat and gathering details if someone needs help! 📋

Our Hospital Visitors:

  • Confident and Friendly volunteers – Someone who is punctual, reliable, and easy to talk to.
  • Empathetic and Calm – You’ll be able to adapt well, around elderly or unwell patients and make them feel at ease.
  • Strong Communication Skills 🗣️ – You’ll need to speak with clarity and show compassion in your interactions.
  • Independent Workers – Volunteers who can attend morning training sessions and then work confidently on their own in the hospital setting.

These qualities are essential to help make a positive impact on the lives of veterans!

🪖 Volunteer Activities May Include:

  • Checking on Patients –  Pop in for a friendly chat to see if they need anything 🗨️
  • Delivering Comfort – Bring books 📚 (Army, Navy, RAAF) 🪖, newspapers 📰, care packs🎖️, emergency kits 🚨, cards 💌, puzzles 🧩, and magazines 📖 to our patients.
  • Being a Friendly Face – Take a moment to make veterans feel heard, valued, and less isolated during their hospital stay. 💬

Work Perks: What You’ll Gain from Volunteering

  • Meet New People – Forge meaningful interactions and hear once-in-a-lifetime stories from our ex-service community.🪖🎖️
  • Make a Difference – Spend quality time with those who need it most – Your time and care can brighten someone’s day and provide them with the mental support they need.
  • Boost Your Career Prospects – Enhance your skills, build your resume, and gain valuable experience that can help with future job opportunities.
  • Enjoy Flexibility & Support – Work in a truly flexible environment where you’re supported and encouraged to balance your volunteer role with other commitments.
  • Centrelink job seekers are welcome - you can volunteer with us too. Get in touch to discuss your required hours.

Want to volunteer and provide 1-on-1 visits with patients? You’ll be the first point of contact for those in need. 👉 Apply Now to Make an Impact!

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