Volunteer at The Alfred
Volunteers are vital to our hospital. They provide many important services that enhance the patient, visitor and staff experience.
Why Volunteer at the Alfred?
Alfred Health recognises that volunteer involvment is a critical part of Australian society. It supports the local strengths and assets of our communities. By volunteering you can:
- Support patients and staff
- Make a difference
- Feel part of a team
- Promote your personal growth and self-esteem
- Be a part of our broadly diverse community
Volunteer
Our volunteers work across all areas at Alfred Health, most of our volunteer roles are people-orientated, and are aimed at enhancing the healthcare experience. This is reflected in the services and areas they cover, including:
- Host volunteer supporting patients and staff on the wards, providing patients with practical and emotional support.
- A concierge service supporting patients and visitors to safely access the hospital.
- Conducting Patient Experience Surveys
- Supporting various Alfred Health events and days of celebration
- Assist with Administrative tasks
- Volunteer your time as a Consumer Advisor. You can use your lived experience as a user of health services to help improve care.
How do I become a volunteer?
Your first step is to tell us a bit about yourself by registering your interest by completing the application form.
Potential volunteers will be asked to:
- Uundertake a police check (the volunteer program will support you with this)
- Provide two reference checks (no family referees can be used).
- Wear an N95 or surgical mask during your shift in clinical areas (the volunteer program will ensure you are fitted for this mask)
- Be up to date with all COVID-19 vaccinations including boosters
- Have a recent flu vaccination
- Be able to commit to regular shifts for the next 6 months (holidays exempted)
- Attend a face to face or virtual interviews with the Manager of Volunteers.
- Attend a half day orientation session outlining the hospital and it’s volunteer program
- Attend in-service and professional development training as offered
Alfred Health welcomes all to become involved in our volunteer service, you will not only be supporting our patients, visitors and staff, you will also be supporting your own health and wellbeing. Volunteering is a great way to stay fit, have fun and connect with like-minded people.
