​The NSLHD Volunteer Project places volunteers into a broad range of roles in clinical, allied health and administrative environments.

For all volunteer enquiries, please email nslhd-volunteers@health.nsw.gov.au with your full name, phone number and email address. 

Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one four-hour shift either weekly or fortnightly for a minimum of six months.

There are a number of volunteer programs at the hospital, which include the following types of work:

• Patient contact
• Customer service
  
• Administration
• Driving

We try to match our applicants with their preferred role, however this is not always possible.

Following the waiting period, if you are over 18, we will:

• Send you an application pack to complete to return on interview
• Apply for a criminal record check, in accordance with NSW Ministry of Health Policy
• Invite you to attend the next scheduled orientation day
• Obtain personal reference checks in writing
  

Once these steps are completed, we will contact you about your proposed placement. 

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Volunteer application process

 The application process can take time and we appreciate your patience through the process. Here are the main steps:

INITIAL INQUIRY

We will make every effort to contact you as soon as possible.

POLICE RECORD CHECK

Can take up to three weeks.

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW

Application forms delivered to the volunteer coordinator with four identification documents to be sighted.

ORIENTATION DAY

Usually booking ahead at least two weeks.

PERSONAL REFERENCE CHECKS

Supply two written references (pro forma document).

PROGRAM/POSITION APPROVAL

Meetings arranged with program manager for approval/scheduling/induction.

PROGRAM PLACEMENT

The new volunteer now works with the program supervisor to get set up with things like a security card. Hours are finalised for shifts.