Volunteer Services
Volunteer participation within Barwon Health ‘lengthens the arm’ of our services by enhancing the health-care experience of our consumers and optimising the health and well-being of our community. A volunteer’s caring and compassionate manner greatly adds to the quality of life of clients, patients and residents of Barwon Health.
Over 900 dedicated volunteers provide innovative and rewarding activities and support to all program areas of Barwon Health. The volunteer service is one of the largest in Australia. It can therefore offer challenging activities and a community voice in planning and service development, as well as the more traditional fundraising and supportive roles.
Volunteer activities include:
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Seven fund raising auxiliaries
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Companionship & support
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Recreational activities
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Peer Support
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Community and Mental Health
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Mentoring
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Information
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Voluntary driving and escort service (Barwon Health Links)
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Volunteers are the gateway to our community and the service provides people of all ages with opportunities to become involved. Volunteers at Barwon Health are an integral part of the health professional teams and are highly valued by the organization for the importance in the quality of services they provide. Volunteers of all ages are a valuable resource giving their time, talent, commitment and energies to serving the Geelong community.
There are many varying reasons why people volunteer. In a recent survey provided to all volunteers as part of our Strategic Planning Process, comments included:
· ‘to give back to my community’
· ‘to give time to Barwon Health in appreciation of service provided’
· ‘making a small contribution by helping people who need it the most’
· ‘to gain experience to re-enter the workforce’
· ‘to seek a fulfilling purpose after retirement’
How do I become a volunteer?
Information Sessions are held each month. No booking required. For further information on these sessions, including session times and dates click here.
For further information or general enquiries, please contact Barwon Health Volunteer Services:
Phone: 5226 7195
Email: volunteers@barwonhealth.org.au
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