Volunteering

Help us to help others

You can make a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones while supporting our teaching goals.

Macquarie University Health’s volunteering program is designed to complement and enhance the quality health services we provide.

We know that connection and community are essential to health and wellbeing.

Our volunteers focus on our patients and their loved ones, providing them with information, care and support.

Ways to volunteer

Our volunteer program offers many opportunities for those looking to make a difference, including:

• Patient support – our team of volunteers assist with a range of activities that are of value to our patients and their loved ones, such as:
  • providing a warm welcome
  • helping our patients find their way around the hospital and clinics
  • lending a hand in the hospital with patient care and support.
• Patient visitor – spend time talking with patients who would benefit from some additional support during their hospital stay.
• Consumer Advisory Committee – patients and community members who use our health services partner with us on a range of projects and initiatives to provide a consumer voice that ensures our services are person-centred. Learn more about the Committee’s work.
• Student teaching support – help shape the health professionals of the future by participating in educational programs for our student doctors and those studying allied health. Volunteers support our Simulated Patient program and Medical Education programs by acting out patient roles for assessments and exams or providing real-world insights into particular health conditions.

The first step to becoming a volunteer with us is to register your interest by completing the enquiry form.

Our Volunteer and Consumer Engagement Manager will be in touch with further details about the volunteering opportunities available, how to get involved and any requirements.

For patient support roles, note that we are seeking volunteers who can commit to the program for a period of at least six months, helping for a few hours on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

Our Volunteer and Consumer Engagement Manager will discuss the time commitment during the application process.

Volunteers must be aged 18 years or over.

Volunteers involved with patient support will need to complete our checks and screening process. The Volunteer and Consumer Engagement Manager can provide details on application.

We do not arrange clinical or work experience placements.

To register your interest in joining our volunteer team, complete the enquiry form.

Our Volunteer and Consumer Engagement Manager will be in touch to provide further information and an application form (if required).

The benefits of volunteering

Rob, Chris and Norman share their personal volunteering stories.