Volunteering
At St George Hospital we are extremely fortunate to have volunteers offering their time to support our patients, their loved ones and our community. Volunteers are an integral part of our service helping us to deliver world class care.
- Provide valuable support to Clinical staff by assisting with non-medical tasks.
- Assist patients and visitors in wayfinding around the Hospital.
- Contribute to a positive patient experience by offering a friendly face, a listening ear or helping hand.
- Offer patient companionship for long term stay patients.
- Participate in leisure activities including boardgames and
- Share special talents and skills including music/singing, arts and crafts, hairdressing and beauty.
- Bring diverse skills which can be utilised in various departments
- Assist with Hospital and fundraising events.
- Provide clerical assistance to support exciting projects and initiatives.
- Serve as ambassadors promoting community engagement and raising awareness about St George's healthcare services and initiatives.
- Foster a sense of collaboration and mutual respect.
The Connected People Volunteer Program recognises that each volunteer is unique. We are always open to finding unique opportunities for you to make a difference.
To protect the health and safety of our patients, staff and visitors, we require that volunteers meet the following criteria:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have a cleared National Criminal Record Check (this check is completed by us at no charge to the volunteer). (Consent Form & Identification Checklist)
- Have a cleared Working with Children Check
- Provide evidence to satisfy vaccination requirements prior to commencing work in line with the Table below:
- Category A Vaccination requirements are mandatory for volunteers working directly with patients and in patient facing areas
- Category B Vaccination requirements are recommended for volunteers who do not work directly with patients e.g. wayfinding, clerical assistance in non-patient facing areas.
This is a requirement of NSW Health under the policy directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases.
Getting evidence of vaccination can be a long process. If you would like more information, please contact us directly.
St George Hospital is committed to delivering Exceptional Care, Healthier Lives. Connected People enable us to meet the diverse needs of our patients and community.
If you would like more information about the program, please contact SESLHD-STG-Volunteers@health.nsw.gov.au