Our volunteering opportunities
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We value our volunteers
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty supports opportunities for volunteering.
Volunteers provide an integral role in the provision of health services for our patients and the support of their families. Our volunteers strive to provide a positive experience for our patients and staff and recognise diversity by treating all people with dignity and respect.
Volunteering strengthens community values and fosters caring and sharing through collaboration.
Training with orientation will be provided for all volunteers.
The minimum length of service as a volunteer is six months and our minimum age is 18 years.
Interested in becoming a Volunteer?
There are many volunteer roles at Tauranga Hospital and Whakatāne Hospital, including but not limited to:
- General Ward volunteers.
- Hospital Concierges / Front Reception.
- Cancer Centre volunteers.
- Transit Lounge (Ward 1D) volunteers.
- Musicians.
- Canine Pet Therapy Volunteers.
- Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) volunteers.
Requirements
- A warm and friendly personality.
- Genuine empathy for the patients and a nurturing nature.
- A desire to ensure Uri Haumate/Patients and whānau/family have a good experience.
- Ability to use initiative to support Uri Haumate/Patients, whānau/family, and staff.
- Be comfortable approaching people and be able to assist.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Reliability and commitment to the work of the volunteer service.
- Be available to attend an application interview.
- Pass a Police Vetting clearance.
- Occupational Health clearance – fully Vaccinated.
- Complete Online Learning modules.
- Complete Orientation requirements.
If you have any questions or interested in volunteering, please contact:
David McLeod
Kai Tuitui Manaaki | Volunteer Co-Ordinator
Phone: 027 236 0382
Email: david.mcleod@bopdhb.govt.nz
Interested in becoming a volunteer?
There are many volunteer roles at Tauranga Hospital and Whakatāne Hospital, including:
- friends of wards volunteers
- hospital concierges
- clinic administration support
- Cancer Centre volunteers
- Transit Lounge volunteers
- musicians and singers
- special project volunteers
- entertainment trolley volunteers
- pet therapy volunteers
- Surgical Assessment Unit volunteers.
Requirements
- A warm and friendly personality
- Genuine empathy for the patients and a nurturing nature
- A desire to ensure Uri Haumate/Patients, and whānau/family have a good experience
- Ability to use initiative to support Uri Haumate/Patients, whānau/family and staff
- Being comfortable approaching people to offer assistance
- Good communication and listening skills
- Reliability and commitment to the work of the volunteer service
- Ability to pass a Police Vetting process
- Occupation Health Screening - Full Immunisation is required
- Min age requirement 18yrs.