Benefits
Volunteers provide a valuable contribution by giving extended care and manaaki support to patients, relatives/whanau and friends.
There are many rewards in return, from meeting new people through to being able to enjoy the experience of giving. Many visitors/patients to the hospital are vulnerable and in need of assistance in many different ways. Being able to show consideration, empathy or some measure of kindness may bring balance, perspective and fulfillment to your own life As well as all of those things, it can be enjoyable, social and satisfying work.
Benefits include:
- Volunteers are entitled to free parking in the hospital’s car park during their shift
- After four hours of volunteer work on any given day, the volunteer is provided with a meal voucher
- The opportunity to meet new people
- Ongoing training and support
We welcome and appreciate anyone considering volunteering, and will do our best to put you into action where you think you are most suited and to the benefit of everyone. These are some of the volunteering areas:
- Pink Ladies
- Pet Therapists
- Library Volunteers
- Hospital Guides
- Auxiliary Volunteers
- Musicians
- Emergency Dept
- Artists
- Day Ward Volunteers
- Ward Volunteers
- Volunteer Drivers
- Event Volunteers