Volunteers

St Vincent's has a number of volunteers who support staff, patients and family members. Volunteers undertake a range of tasks throughout the hospital and wear an identification badge and St Vincent's volunteers' vest.

 

Our Volunteers receive Hospital Orientation and training where required.

Some of the ways our volunteers can help include:

  • Providing companionship for our patients
  • Escorting and assisting patients and visitors 
  • Assisting on various wards
  • Administration 
  • Pet Therapy program

Prospective Volunteers need to meet the following criteria:

  • Be 18 or older
  • Attend a volunteer information session 
  • Attend Volunteer training session
  • Undertake immunisation checks 
  • Undergo a criminal record clearance check
  • Sign a confidentiality agreement & code of conduct agreement
  • Commit to at least 12 months  of Volunteering 
  • Be punctual and reliable 
  • Be well presented