Help Us Help Others - Become a Volunteer in Emergency at Western Health

At Western Health we are on the lookout for dedicated individuals to help make a difficult time a little easier for patients and visitors in our emergency departments. Volunteers provide social and emotional support to patients and family members during tough times. Maybe you have a knack for brewing a great cup of tea? Or perhaps you have a natural ability to build rapport and foster trust with people from all walks of life? Come and volunteer with us and help put patients and visitors at ease.

Real Stories, Real Impact:

As our emergency volunteer Gayle says: ‘We enjoy helping the patients, visitors, receptionists, nurses and doctors in emergency - no job is too big or too small within our realm of responsibility.’

Hospital Locations: Sunshine Hospital

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 teenagers, undergraduates, and people of all abilities. Even if you're over 60 and looking to fulfil Centrelink mutual obligations, we've got a spot for you.

Apply today if:

• You are aged 18+ 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.

Please note - A clinical background/knowledge is not required.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are prioritising applications from people who live in the local government area

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].