Volunteer Program

Why do we need your help?

Every week, our wonderful volunteers make a real difference to the lives of our residents, patients and clients.

 

Opportunities to volunteer include:

• 3 residential aged care facilities

• Planned Activity Groups for older people

• Program for young people with a disability 

• Acute in-hospital 

• Exercise program for older people

• Administration at the Tarwin Lower Community Centre

• Support to people in our Palliative Care program.

 

Orientation, training and ongoing support will be provided.

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How can you make a difference?

As a volunteer you can:

• Visiting residents & patients 1 on 1

• Take part in the many group activities & outings 

• Provide support to people & their families in the palliative care program

• Administration assistance

 

It can be as simple as having a chat with a resident, taking them for a stroll around the gardens, read a book or the local papers, listening to music or enjoying a cup of tea together.

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What skills do you need?

• You need to enjoy spending time talking and listening to others.

• You need to be part of a team.

• You need to undertake a police check and training with our Volunteer Coordinator.

• Importantly, you need patience, compassion and a great sense of humor.

• You need to commit a few hours a week and be reliable.

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How do you become a volunteer?

Help brighten someone's day. Knowing that someone is coming to visit is so important to patients and lonely residents and can be thoroughly rewarding for you too.

 

To become a volunteer please contact:

 

Volunteer Co-ordinator

Ph: 5667 5536

Email:  volunteer@gshs.com.au