Volunteers

Volunteering is at the heart of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce

We are grateful to our many volunteers who dedicate their time to enhance the care we offer our patients, their families, friends and the community.

The generosity of our volunteers helps us keep alive the Vision of the Venerable Mary Potter and support the most vulnerable in our community.

Our Volunteer activities cover both Patient & Visitor Services and Fundraising. The Fundraising entity is known as the Calvary Public Hospital Auxiliary. Volunteers can be active participants in either or both programs.

How you can help

Volunteers are matched to programs and activities that draw on their diverse range of skills, experience and interests.

Our volunteer activities have been affected in response to the COVID pandemic. Through 2021 we anticipate the gradual resumption of services.

Patient & Visitor Services activities include:

Administration
Assistance on the wards
Gardening
Guides to assist visitors
Hand and foot massage
Justice of the Peace
Library service
Meal assistance
Social visits
Support for mental health carers
Therapeutic activity groups
Welcome patients

We still welcome people to inquire about joining our Volunteers Team. You can commence that process by calling our Volunteers manager on 6201 6646.

Calvary Public Hospital Auxiliary activities include:

Raffles
Craft and Plant Stalls
Book Fairs
Social events at Calvary Hospital
Tours and Shared interests outings

All moneys raised enable the Auxiliary to purchase items of comfort and care for patients of the Public Hospital, and to contribute to much needed equipment for patient services.
Volunteers need to be genuinely committed, work within their position description, and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines.

What makes a great volunteer?

Qualities we look for in a volunteer:

Volunteers also need to be respectful of others values and beliefs.

Volunteer Training Program

All prospective volunteers have a selection interview and undertake a training and orientation program.

References and a Working with Vulnerable People check are required.

If successful in their application, each volunteer receives induction into the role they will perform and on-going support from the Volunteer Services Manager.

Aims

To provide training to ensure volunteer workers have insight, knowledge and skills relating to a hospital environment.
To provide volunteer workers with the information required to work safely in a hospital environment.

Training

Training includes an introduction to Calvary’s Mission, Vision and Philosophy and an overview of:

Calvary’s Services
Rights and responsibilities of volunteers
Patient contact and role of the volunteer
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 role boundaries
Duty of Care and how this applies to your voluntary activity
Safe Work Practices: Infection Control, Manual Handling, Work Health and Safety, Universal precautions and Fire Safety.