Volunteering

The wonderful team of volunteers at John Hunter Children's Hospital exist to support patients, families and staff in the hospital setting. Our volunteers are a diverse group of professionals, retirees, university students, mums, dads and grandparents.

Volunteers bring a wealth of skills, talents and experience which can make the hospital experience as pleasant as possible for patients and their families whilst supporting the staff whenever possible. Our volunteers have excellent interpersonal skills and generosity of spirit which are qualities that bring to the workplace new enthusiasm, energy and creative input. Volunteers enhance service delivery and help our organisation to receive valuable feedback on community issues.

As a volunteer you'll enjoy an important sense of teamwork as you collaborate with hospital staff to make a difference.

John Hunter Children's Hospital appreciates and is committed to volunteers and involving volunteers in a meaningful way by providing opportunities for self development. All volunteering has an element of on the job training and many volunteers are now developing new roles as Mentors for those commencing voluntary work.

Our volunteers are regularly involved in group training opportunities as well as celebrations and recognition of service events. The John Hunter Children's Hospital has been further supported by a partnership with Woolworths to enhance the recruitment, training and support of volunteers at the Hospital through the addition of a dedicated Co-ordinator.

As a volunteer at the John Hunter Children's Hospital you will be an integral part of our future and the future well-being of children. Volunteers make an extraordinary contribution to Australian society. Whether you're already volunteering or just starting out, there are a variety of roles to fit individual time schedules. Volunteers can work in many different ways, some directly with patients and others behind the scenes to make a difference.

What requirements are there to become a volunteer?

Volunteers must be 18 years of age or over
Ability to demonstrate skills, attributes and maturity to ensure the safety of children
Undergo a criminal record check
Complete the required training
Ability to commit time to volunteering on a regular basis
Have no criminal history including any crime against children
Able to make at least a six month commitment
Ability to understand privacy and confidentiality
Friendly and approachable personality
Skills and interest in working with children of all ages
Ability to relate to parents and children in a positive manner
Interest in continually developing knowledge on how to amuse children (in the age range 0 - 16 years)
Independently understand infection control principles and Occupational Health & Safety requirements within the health environment.
Ability to work unsupervised within a multidisciplinary health care team
Make a commitment to undertake on-going training and educational sessions in order to continue to develop their knowledge and skills

How to Apply:

Download an application form Click Here

Contact (02)49 213549 or email Naomi.Pope@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au to request an application pack.

Screening and Recruitment Process:

Fill in application form

Fill in and return

National Criminal Record Check Consent Form. Click Here
Volunteer Declaration Form. Click Here

After your application has been processed, you may be invited to attend the next Information Session:

20 July, 2012

Following the information session you can elect to attend an interview to discuss volunteer opportunities and your suitability for current volunteer roles.

You will need to bring your 100 points Identification. Click here for 100 points of Identification form (please photocopy documents and bring originals with you for verification).

Please note: Prospective volunteers will not automatically be offered a role.
John Hunter Children's Hospital reserves the right to decline a volunteer application.