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Conditions of Becoming a Volunteer

The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne is an equal opportunity employer and all volunteer applications will be treated equally.  We will assess applicants based on their ability to complete the inherent requirements of a specific position.  An inherent requirement is deemed to be any activity that is essential to the role.

Volunteers must possess the ability to gain an understanding of, and adhere to, RCH Volunteer service policies and procedures, and to model the greater RCH values of Unity, Respect, Integrity and Excellence.

Applicants MUST :

•  Be at least 18 years of age
•  Able to commit to 3.5 hours weekly (fortnightly for After Hours program), for a minimum of 12  months from  commencement
•  Have the ability to interact as a team
•  Possess the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with people of all ages, races and  religions
•  Have the ability to interact positively with children, staff and families
•  Have the ability to use initiative, take direction and work with limited supervision
•  Have the ability to maintain professional boundaries
•  Have the ability to understand and respect confidentiality
•  Be punctual, reliable and adaptable; to a constantly changing environment
•  Present themselves in a professional manner, with warmth, kindness and a welcoming approach
•  Agree to obtain a Victorian Police Check clear of any convictions (not to be done as  part of this  application)
•  Agree to obtain a Working With Children Check Card (not to be done as part of this  application
•  Agree to be fully vaccinated as per current requirements, and provide proof when requested

 By proceeding with this volunteer application you declare that:

•  The information you are about to provide is true and accurate;

•  You have read and understood the Conditions of Becoming a Volunteer with The Royal  Children’s Hospital  (above text) ;

•  You are not aware of any allegations related to Child Safety issues; 

•  You do not know of any current Notifications, or Preliminary Notifications, which have been made about you to the Department of Health & Human Services under the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme; and 

•  You are willing to work within the Values of The Royal Children’s Hospital