Our Volunteers
More than 750 volunteers currently complement the care and treatment of patients and clients across all the sites of Peninsula Health.
The work of Peninsula Health volunteers is deeply appreciated and valued by staff, patients, clients and their families.
Volunteers help to enhance the quality of the service and care we provide and we actively encourage community engagement.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a rewarding experience for all those involved. It is important to think about what you would like to get from your volunteer experience, so that we can best match you to one of our specific and valued roles. Volunteers are found helping out in wards, kiosks, Emergency Departments, activity rooms, reception areas, in the community and participating in fundraising activities.
Auxiliaries
With demands for Peninsula Health services growing every year, the additional resources provided by our auxiliaries’ philanthropic efforts are invaluable in enabling us to offer a comprehensive range of health services. Peninsula Health is fortunate to have a number of Auxiliaries established by volunteers who dedicate their time and efforts towards enhancing our health service.
- K.I.D.S. Auxiliary
- Frankston Hospital Men’s Auxiliary
- Frankston Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary
- Friends of Carinya Auxiliary
- Rosebud Auxiliary
- Rosebud Hospital Kiosk Auxiliary
Current Volunteer Vacancies
- The Pink Ladies Auxiliary would welcome new members. Operating Frankston Hospital’s busy main public café in the entrance foyer, the Pinkies provide a friendly face, good service and legendary sandwiches…raising much needed funds for hospital equipment.
- The Outpatient Clinic at Frankston Hospital has vacancies on Monday, Wednesday & Fridays for a volunteer to welcome and support our clients.
- Seeking people skilled in hand-foot massage to create a positive healing and relaxing experience for patients in Frankston Hospital’s Oncology Day Unit & Haemodialysis Unit.
- Rosebud Hospital Kiosk Auxiliary would welcome new members to assist with providing a great café service for staff and visitors at Rosebud Hospital, helping to raise much needed funds for hospital equipment.
- Rosebud Hospital Garden Group would like more ‘green thumbs’ to help maintain and beautify the hospital outdoor areas.
- We are looking for a volunteer to assist with our Frankston Social Aphasia Group from 9.30am – 12.15pm every second Thursday. The group supports individuals who have had a stroke and subsequent aphasia and communication impairments. The volunteer will work with a Speech Pathologist to facilitate communication in the group and help with morning tea.
- Carinya (Aged Persons Mental Health Residential Care Facility) seeking Sundowner Visitor Volunteers. The term ‘sundowning’ refers to an end-of-day confusion & restlessness that often occurs in the late afternoon or evening in people with delirium or some form of dementia. ‘Sundowner’ volunteers will be guided by and work alongside Carinya staff to help residents feel more supported, secure and settled by providing companionship or engaging in an activity. We are looking for people who have good interpersonal skills, a compassion for those experiencing mental ill-health and are available between 4 – 7 pm.
- Aquatic Physio Assist volunteer sought for Tuesday mornings at the Frankston Community Rehabilitation Centre Hydrotherapy Pool. The role involves helping therapists with poolside activities for clients who are disabled, frail, chronically ill or recovering from traumatic injury.
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer or Auxiliary member we would be delighted to hear from you.
For volunteer enquiries:
Helen Wilson | Volunteer Program Manager
03 9784 2674 | hwilson@phcn.vic.gov.au
Gloria Callery | Coordinator of Volunteers Community Health
03 9784 8174 | gcallery@phcn.vic.gov.au
Alexis Ward | Manager of Spiritual Care
03 9784 7691 | award@phcn.vic.gov.au
For printer friendly information, please download our Volunteer brochure (pdf 1 MB).
Other ways to get involved
- Bears that Care – Bears that Care have a very big job to do. They provide care and comfort to vulnerable patients, including kids and adults who come into the hospital. Bears that care also used as an educational tool to help explain to kids what’s happening. If you’d like donate a knitted Bear that Cares, please download the Bear the Cares pattern here.
- Work experience – For Year 10 -12 students, Peninsula Health has a Work Experience Program which offers students the opportunity to observe and learn about the range of career pathways. For information on how to apply for work experience please contact our Human Resources Department on 9784 2700.