Volunteers
We have many dedicated volunteers supporting our hospitals and community health services.In our hospitals they:
- guide patients and visitors within our hospitals
- provide support in our emergency departments
- help in the children’s wards
- provide social support
- provide casual administrative support
- assist with our historical collection and
- offer shopping, library and flower services to patients.
In our community health services they:
- transport clients to and from appointments
- run a men's woodwork group
- provide a homework group
Who are our Volunteers?
Our Volunteers come from all walks of life and all ages. We have volunteers from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds who reflect the multicultural community of our area. All volunteers are provided with training and induction.
Photo Right: Pat King
I have been a volunteer at Monash Medical Centre Clayton for 23 years. For the last nine years I have been assisting the children who use the play room on 41 North. I help set up the playroom for the children and welcome the families and also help clean the toys and make new play dough every week. I look forward to coming in each week. I find it very rewarding to work with the children, often the kids want to talk to you and it’s nice to cheer them up during their hospital stay.
If you would like to find out more about volunteering at Southern Health contact our Volunteer Coordinators in your area.
Media articles
- Volunteer award highlights National Volunteer Week
- Volunteering is a healthy sign, Berwick News
- 30 years a volunteer, Cranbourne News
