Volunteering at Lakes District Health Board
Lakes DHB supports opportunities for volunteering at Rotorua Hospital. Volunteers will provide a key supporting role within the hospital, promoting good health and emtional well being. Volunteering also helps maintain and strengthen community values and fosters caring and sharing. Our minimum age is 18 years. We do not have an upper age limit.
Areas in which you can volunteer:
Volunteers on wards
Volunteers on wards provide support, comfort and assistance to inpatients.
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Chaplaincy Assistants
Chaplaincy assistants work under the guidance of the Chaplain to provide pastoral care to patients, their families and staff of Rotorua Hospital.
If you would like information about volunteering with the Chaplaincy Department please contact:
Ray Bloomfield ray.bloomfield@lakesdhb.govt.nz or Phone 348 1199 ext 8793 or
Vivienne Thorpe vivienne.thorpe@lakesdhb.govt.nz or Phone 348 1199 ext 8793
St Johns Friends of the Emergency Department (FEDS)
St John FEDS support emergency deaprtment staff by providing assistance and reassurance to patients. Offering practical help like making telephhone calls and ensuring people are warm and comfortable. They also provide a link to staff. This programme is provided by St Johns and any enquiries should be made directly to them.
If you would like further information about FEDS, please contact St Johns on:
Ph 0800 785 646 or (07) 347 8837
How do I become a volunteer?
1. You will need to complete an application form
2. Attend an interview
3. Obtain health clearance
4. Have two refree checks completed
5. A police check completed
6. Attend Organisational Orientation
How much time do I need to commit to?
We would like volunteers to commit to at least three months for consistency. However how much time per week you are able to commit to volunteering at Lakes District Health Board is up to the indi
Click here to read Volunteer Code of Conduct
Click here for an application form
Click here for job description
Click here for Health Declaration form
If you would like further information about volunteering at Lakes District Health Board please email vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz or telephone (07) 3497679
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