Hospital Volunteering

The Ipswich Hospital Volunteer program encompasses varying levels of participation. It is a structured and regular commitment involving minimum 4 hourly shifts, on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.

Volunteers assist around the hospital in many ways:

Steps to become a hospital volunteer

1. Apply
   Simply complete the online application form.
2. Interview
   A suitable time will be arranged for us to get to you know you at our office. You will need to bring four identity documents with you to confirm your identity (a list of acceptable documents will be provided). You will be required to sign authorisation documentation for us to;
   1.  Conduct an Australian National Police Check (at no cost to you).
   2. Obtain a Blue Card on your behalf (if you do not already have one), at no cost to you. If you have a current Blue Card, please bring this along.
3. Reference Check
   We will contact the people that you have nominated as referees via phone. As a courtesy please advise them that we will be in contact with them.
4. Vaccinations
   The vaccine preventable diseases evidence certification form will be provided to you at your interview. Volunteers are required to be vaccinated for the vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) of measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and pertussis. This form will need to be completed by your medical practitioner and be provided to us prior to commencing volunteering.
5. Blue Card / Australian National Police Checks Undertaken
   If all of the above requirements are satisfied, you will be advised and a time will be arranged to meet with the Volunteer Coordinator to undertake your Induction.
6. Ipswich Hospital Foundation Induction
   Here you will complete any remaining paperwork (including a Volunteer Agreement and Position description) and be given your Volunteers Handbook. You will also receive a shirt, name badge and ID will be arranged for you.
7. WMHS Orientation
   All Volunteers at the hospital will be required to attend a compulsory 3 hour Orientation Training at the Ipswich Hospital. These are held monthly, and you will be required to attend the next available session.
8. WMHS online training / general evacuation training
   All Volunteers at the hospital will be required to undertake online training (which can be done at the office or at home) and also attend General Evacuation Training at the hospital.
9. Start Volunteering
   Once the above steps have been satisfied the Volunteer Coordinator will arrange a start date with you based on your availability for rosters.