Volunteers
The rewards for our volunteers are as rich as the care they give to our patients, clients and residents
Volunteering is at the heart of Calvary
We are grateful to the wide range of volunteers who dedicate their time to enhance the care we offer our patients, their families, friends and the community.
Small business owners, home carers, police officers, teachers, managers, engineers, nurses, counsellors and retirees make up our number. Volunteers are matched to services that draw on their diverse range of skills and interests, including:
- Companionship
- Creative writing and memoirs
- Flower arranging
- Fundraising
- Hairdressing
- Hospitality in the kiosks
- Manicures and gentle massage
- Musical entertainment
- Outings to the garden
Volunteers need to be genuinely committed and work within their position description, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines.
Qualities looked for in a volunteer:
- Reliable and responsible
- Positive approach to life
- Sensitivity and understanding
- Tact and discretion
- Non judgemental
- Sense of humour
- Team player
Volunteers need to be respectful of others values and beliefs.
All prospective volunteers have a selection interview and attend an orientation program. References and a police check are required.
Following the orientation program each volunteer receives induction into the role they will perform. Volunteers also attend mandatory training in fire safety, manual handling and infection control.
Aims
- To provide training to ensure volunteer workers gain insight, knowledge and skills relating to Palliative and Aged Care Services.
- To provide volunteer workers with the information required to work safely in a health care environment.
Training
Training includes an introduction to Calvary’s Mission, Vision and Philosophy and an overview of:
- Calvary’s Services
- Palliative and Aged Care Services
- Patient contact and role of the volunteer
- Development of effective communication skills when speaking with patient and family members
- Physical, emotional, social and spiritual issues that people can encounter when in hospital
- Basic information about Grief, Loss and Bereavement
- Role description and the boundaries of patient relationships for the volunteer worker
- Rights and responsibilities of volunteering
- Duty of Care and how this applies to your voluntary activity
- Safe Work Practices: Manual Handling, Work Health and Safety, Universal precautions and Fire Safety
Interested in volunteering at Calvary?
Please complete the application form below.
Volunteer at Calvary application form (82 kB)
Calvary Code of Conduct (729 kB)
If you would like to speak to someone about volunteering at Calvary, please contact:
Calvary Haydon Retirement Community
Peter Harvey
Volunteer Coordinator
Peter.Harvey@calvarycare.org.au
Calvary John James Hospital
Samantha Thirkettle
Volunteer Co-ordinator
PO Box 131
Deakin West ACT 2600
Samantha.Thirkettle@calvarycare.org.au
Volunteer at John James Hospital
Calvary Public Hospital Bruce, Clare Holland House and Calvary Bruce Private Hospital
Leah Tomic-Lee
Volunteer Service Manager
PO Box 254
Jamison Centre ACT 2614
leah.tomic-lee@calvary-act.com.au
Volunteer at Calvary Public Hospital Bruce or Clare Holland House
Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community
Therese Fitzgibbon
Volunteer Coordinator
Calvary Health Care Kogarah
Anne-Marie Traynor
Manager Volunteer Services
AnneMarie.Traynor@health.nsw.gov.au
Volunteer at Calvary Health Care Kogarah
Calvary Ryde Retirement Community
Glen Renton
Pastoral Care and Volunteer Coordinator
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Mary Ringstad
Director of Mission
Locked Mail Bag 7
Hunter Region Mail Centre
NSW 2310
Volunteer at Calvary Mater Newcastle
Calvary Retirement Communities
Matthew Peel
Director of Mission
Matthew.Peel@calvarycare.org.au
Calvary St Paul’s Retirement Community
Matthew Peel
Director of Mission
Calvary Riverina Hospital
Ruth Morgan
Director of Mission
34 Hardy Avenue
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Calvary Central Districts Hospital, Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, Calvary Rehabilitation Hospital, Calvary Wakefield Hospital and Mary Potter Hospice
Christine Grover
Acting Manager Volunteer Service
89 Strangways Terrace
North Adelaide SA 5006
Christine.grover@calvarycare.org.au
Volunteer at Calvary Central Districts Hospital
Volunteer at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital or Mary Potter Hospice
Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital and Calvary St John’s Hospital
Carolyn Whamond
Volunteer Manager
PO Box 1523
Hobart TAS 7001
Carolyn.whamond@calvarycare.org.au
Calvary St Luke’s Hospital and Calvary St Vincent’s Hospital
Ed Van Galen
Director of Mission
PO Box 570
Launceston TAS 7250
Edward.VanGalen@calvarycare.org.au
Calvary Health Care Bethlehem
Chris Limmer
Mission Coordinator
476 Kooyong Rd
South Caulfield VIC 3162
