Become a Volunteer

Assist with Our Emergency Accommodation Facility - Wishlist Centre

Wishlist Centre is Australia’s first facility to offer patient accommodation, primary healthcare, and complementary therapies under one roof. It provides a relaxing ‘home away from home’ for those experiencing a health crisis.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and caring volunteers who will be essential to running the facility.

As a volunteer, you will provide high-quality guest services and general support for the overall operation of Wishlist Centre.

We require volunteers to assist with various tasks, which include:

• Receptionist
• Guest Services
• General maintenance
• Gardening

We can offer you a rewarding role, help you gain new skills, and meet new people within a friendly organisation that values the contribution of its volunteers.

The Wishlist Therapy Dog Program, proudly supported by the Petstock Foundation, provides comfort, distraction and smiles to patients, families and hospital staff.

Wishlist is looking to expand the initiative with additional Therapy Dog teams.

There is no single “perfect” breed for therapy work – what matters most is temperament. Dogs must be calm, well-behaved and gentle to navigate the busy hospital environment. Handlers are equally important, providing guidance and reassurance during visits.

Wishlist CEO Brendan Hogan said the program delivers extraordinary benefits. “Being part of the Wishlist Therapy Dog Program is incredibly rewarding,” he said. 
“Whether it’s easing a child’s nerves before surgery, lifting the spirits of someone undergoing treatment, or offering comfort to our hardworking health staff, these dogs make an extraordinary difference.”

Therapy Dog team handlers describe the experience as deeply rewarding.  We are looking for Dog owners keen to join the program.  So to help this pawsome program continue and help bring more paws to hospital floors please complete an application.

Assist with Our Emergency Accommodation Facility - Reed House

Reed House is Wishlist's emergency accommodation facility located in Nambour. This facility is open to patients, carers, and immediate family members whilst their loved one is undergoing treatment at Nambour, Selangor, Caloundra, and the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with various tasks which include:

• Reception and customer service
• Guest Services

No experience is required and training will be provided.

We can offer you a rewarding role, gaining new skills whilst meeting new people within a friendly organisation that values the contribution of our volunteers.

Volunteer at Wishlist Coffee House - Gympie

Wishlist is looking for volunteers to help at the Coffee House at Gympie.

Wishlist Coffee House Proudly supports Gympie Hospital to benefit patients and families.

We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with various tasks, which include: 

• Customer service
• Food preparation
• Clean up duties
• Coffee making (barista training will be provided)

Local families have the benefit of state-of-the-art equipment being donated to the hospital. Volunteers know they're contributing time to an initiative that keeps on giving to their community in such an amazing way.

Gympie Coffee House is open Monday-Friday from 8 am - 3 pm

Volunteer at Wishlist Coffee House - Nambour

Wishlist is looking for volunteers for our Nambour Coffee House, which is located within Nambour General Hospital.

Wishlist Coffee House Proudly supports Nambour Hospital for the benefit of patients and families.

We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with various tasks, which include: 

• Customer service
• Food preparation
• Clean up duties
• Coffee making (barista training will be provided)

Our cafes provide tasty, healthy snacks and meal options for staff, patients and visitors and generate revenue for the hospital's needs.

We need volunteers to help us run the cafe and kiosk and be the smiling face behind the counter, helping with all aspects where needed.

Assist with our Emergency Accommodation Facility - Wishlist House

Wishlist House (also known as The House The Coast Built) is a six-bedroom house located in Birtinya providing affordable accommodation close to Sunshine Coast University Hospital. 

We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with various tasks which include:

• Guest Services

Hours are generally 9am-11am but are flexible.

Assist with Our Emergency Accommodation Facility - Wishlist Centre

Wishlist Centre is Australia’s first facility to offer patient accommodation, primary healthcare and complementary therapies under one roof.

The facility provides a relaxing ‘home away from home’ for those experiencing a health crisis.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic, motivated, caring volunteers who will be essential to help run the facility and provide relaxing complementary support services.  

Various roles are available including: 

• Volunteer Massage Therapies
• Volunteer Natural Therapies
• Volunteer Beauty Therapist

We can offer you a rewarding role, help you gain new skills whilst meeting new people within a friendly organisation that values the contribution of its volunteers.

Help Us At Our Events

Wishlist hosts a range of events throughout the year including:

• Giving Day
• GiveMe5
• Spring Carnival
• K's for Cancer
• Raffles

Volunteers may be required to assist in various ways such as the set up and pack down of the events and providing support during the event.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in being a part of, please complete the volunteer form.