"Friends of Royal Perth Hospital" began in 1957 when the then hospital administrator, Mr Joseph Griffith OBE, recognised the need for a new voluntary service. Six services were implemented which have changed over the 60 plus years to meet the needs of the staff and patients in the hospital. We currently have fourteen service programs functioning at the hospital.
A "Friend" is a volunteer who is prepared to give time in the service of others.
We look forward to you being a part of our team
Patient Services volunteers visit wards Monday to Friday mornings to chat with patients and to provide magazines/books, laundry services and any other non-professional support that will assist patients during their stay in hospital.
Adhere to infection control guidelines as directed
Volunteers provide an essential concierge service in the Emergency Department and at Victoria Square entrance.
It is often helpful to be guided to where you need to go in a large unfamiliar environment like RPH.
This service also includes assisting patients in the Transit Lounge who are waiting to go home.
This service assists patients, visitors and staff in many clinic areas including Breast Assessment, Cardiology and Hypertension clinics.
In addition, the Intensive Care Unit reception service provides an essential liaison service for relatives whose loved ones are in the Intensive Care Unit.
For those who like history this is the place to volunteer.
The Museum has a Curator and a small group of committed volunteers who are involved in researching, recording and conserving the historical objects, photographs and documents that tell the story of the establishment and development of health services in this state.
Specific museum tasks are allocated by the Curator and may include:
Activities in this service include supporting the administrative side of the Friends of RPH, including the preparation and distribution of the Friends newsletter, and coordinating the receipt of and sorting the donated magazines for distribution to outpatient areas.
This service also undertakes work for various hospital departments in a relaxed environment having a cuppa and a chat.
Volunteers serve in the Friends Shop with the profits from the shop donated to the hospital.
Other volunteers provide a shop trolley service selling to the patients who cannot leave the ward area.
Volunteers also assist in the main Outpatient Clinic in Goderich Street serving hot drinks and snacks at the Friends Kiosk.