Overview of Volunteering at MDH
Contact:
Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (03) 5775 8800 ext. 8726 Email: jodie.bell@mdh.org.au Wednesday and Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Mansfield District Hospital volunteers compliment the quality of health care provided by our staff. Their commitment, assistance and invaluable contribution, supports us to deliver “Great Care” – consistently and every time, to patients, residents, their families, visitors and the community within our hospital.
Our volunteers are valued members of the MDH team, we provide a training and orientation program for enrolled volunteers and staff work closely with them to ensure their volunteering experience is supported, interesting and enriching.
Volunteering with MDH can provide you with:
- an opportunity to give back to and be a part of our diverse community
- social interaction and friendships with other volunteers and staff
- knowledge that each time you volunteer you are helping others
- a sense of purpose and meaning
- an opportunity to learn new skills and enhance personal growth and development
To become a registered MDH volunteer, you will:
- Attend an meeting with the Volunteer Coordinator and the Head of Department where you will be volunteering
- Undergo a National Police Check (paid for by MDH)
- Complete a Statutory Declaration
- Complete a Working with Children Check (volunteer)
- Sign and agree to our Volunteer Position Description and Confidentiality Agreement.
- Complete training and education as required
- Be committed to MDH’s values – delivering “Great Care & MDH”
- Be kind, caring, enthusiastic and have a positive approach
- Keep us updated with any changes in availability or contact details
How to apply for a volunteer role:
There are a broad range of volunteering opportunities in many areas of Mansfield District Hospital. To see what is currently available and if you are interested in applying for one of our volunteer opportunities, please click the link below:
Link to range of volunteering opportunities and Expression of Interest for Volunteer role
Click here to access the Volunteer Position Desciption
If you require assistance with any aspect of your application, please contact the volunteer coordinator on the number above.
