Volunteers
Calvary has an Award winning Volunteer Program that has as its motto 'Being for Others'.
Calvary volunteers are a group of people from all backgrounds who give freely of their time, their unique skills and life experiences to enhance the service to patients, their families, friends and the community. Small business owners, public servants, home carers, police officers, teachers, managers, engineers, nurses, counsellors make up our number. Our volunteers act in roles which complement and enhance the work of paid staff .
Recruitment and Training of Volunteers
All prospective volunteers have a selection interview and attend a 2 day Orientation Program. References and a Police Check are required. Following the Orientation Program each volunteer receives induction into the role they will perform within the hospital. As well, all volunteers attend mandatory training in Fire Safety, Manual Handling and Infection Control.
Areas of Activity for Volunteers
- Wards – both general assistance and lunch-time assistance
- Theatre/Recovery – particularly Day Surgery and Endoscopy
- Administrative Assistance
- Meet and greet new patients on admission
- Flower Service
- Magazine Trolley
- Archives
- Patient Surveys
- Brochure Stands
As a volunteer you need to:
- Be reliable and responsible
- Adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines
- Work within the volunteer position description
- Carry out specific activities
- Be committed to the mission and values of Calvary Health Care Tasmania
Modified 10 Nov 2009
