Rev up your Impact by Becoming a Vehicle Maintenance Volunteer at Western Health

At Western Health, our clinicians provide short-term nursing and allied health support for people in their home. Some of the specialist departments which engage in this program include the Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS); Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR); Children’s Allied Health Services (CAHS) etc. The goal of this program is to reduce the number of potentially avoidable presentations to the Emergency Department.

What you will do: In this role, you will be volunteering solo. The shift involves driving vehicles which hospital staff use to provide nursing and allied health support for local residents, to and from service stations and carwashes, ensuring they are kept in great condition.

Why it matters: The vehicles which are driven need to be maintained so that we can continue providing best care for our patients. By ensuring these vehicles are in tip top condition, your contributions will help our clinicians get to those in need and keeps emergency department visits down.

Please note – this role does not involve mechanical repairs or servicing

The perks of volunteering at Western Health:

• Join the fun squad: Join forces with other amazing volunteers and become part of a team that’s dedicated to making a difference whilst having a blast! Choose to walk kms with a purpose, or log how many people you interact with each day.
• Recognition: Your invaluable contributions in the community, showcased during National Volunteer Week, in our Newsletter, in social media and beyond.
• Gain valuable experience & receive support by comprehensive training so you can feel confident in your role.

We welcome volunteers from all walks of life, backgrounds, languages, cultures, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are looking for students, CALD community members, immigrants, and refugees, as well as undergraduates, and people of all abilities.

Apply today if:

• You have your full driver’s licence
• Aged 25+ years
• You live in the local government area, please note we are prioritising applicants who live in our catchment.
• You’re always up for a new challenge, you’re willing to learn and be flexible.
• Integrity and open-mindedness are your guiding principles. You value confidentiality and treat everyone who comes to Western Health with dignity and respect.
• If you speak multiple languages, such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Dinka, Arabic, Greek or any other language, we want you on our team! However, basic English language, reading and writing skills are essential.

We ask that:

You’re an Australian Citizen or have permission to volunteer in Australia. We ask our volunteers to commit to 12+ months with either weekly or fortnightly shifts. Let’s find the schedule that suits you best.

Want to know more?

Call us on (03) 8395 9092 or email us at [email protected].