Volunteers

Volunteers need to have a sense of humour!

Volunteers are Vital!

South West Healthcare greatly values the services of volunteers as part of our staffing structure.

Working in a wide range of areas, including wards, allied health departments, the Hospital Library, Facilities & Supply Department, Emergency Department and Palliative Care Program, volunteers bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and abilities that are greatly appreciated by staff and patients.

Volunteers:

•    Receive training to undertake their duties.
•    Are placed according to individual abilities, and the requirements oif wards and departments.
•    Are valued members of the team, having rights and responsibilities.
•    Are not required to work more than once or twice a week.

Interested in becoming a South West Healthcare volunteer? You will need to:

•    Be reliable
•    Be willing to work as part of a team and undertake training as required
•    Enjoy contact with a wide range of people in varying levels of health
•    Be punctual, neatly-dressed and well-groomed
•    Be committed to the organization
•    Have competent literacy and numeracy skills
•    Adhere to organization policies
•    Have a sense of humour!

For more information about volunteer services at South West Healthcare, contact the Co-Ordinator of Volunteer Services at volunteers@swh.net.au or phone 5563 1459.