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Welcome to the Bayside Health (Alfred Care Group) Volunteer Program!
Thank you for your interest in joining our volunteer team! Volunteers are an essential part of our organisation, and we’re excited to have you consider making a difference with us.
Important Information Before You Apply
- Waitlist Notice: We currently have a waitlist, so there may be a delay in getting back to you. Thank you for your patience!
- Age Requirement: Applications are open to individuals aged 18 years and above.
- Volunteer Requirements: please keep in mind that we will require you to
- Provide two references in the application (excluding family members)
- Have a recent flu vaccination
- Attend a face-to-face interview with our volunteer coordinator to discuss your interests and potential opportunities
- Complete a police check (we’ll guide you through the process)
- Apply for a Working with Children's Check (free for volunteers)
- Attend a mask fit test (at the hospital)
- Join a half-day orientation session to learn about the hospital and volunteer program
- Commit to regular shifts for 12 months (holidays are fine!)
Locations of our Hospitals
The Alfred
- 55 Commercial Road, South Yarra, Melbourne VIC 3004
- Roles include concierge duties, visiting patients for companionship, collecting feedback to improve services, and more.
Caulfield Hospital
- 260 Kooyong Road, Melbourne VIC 3162
- Including the roles at The Alfred, Caulfield volunteers additionally assist with rehabilitation programs in the gym and pool, and help transport patients to and from appointments.
Sandringham Hospital
- 193 Bluff Road, Melbourne VIC 3191
- If you are interested in volunteering at Sandringham hospital, please register here instead.
Have questions? Reach out at volunteer@alfred.org.au and we'll get back to you!
Thanks, Sarah :)
