How you can Help

Volunteer with us

Volunteers are a vital part of our team as they enhance our work in the community.

Our volunteers are supported by a Volunteer Manager dedicated to ensuring volunteers are trained, valued and respected.

Upcoming Information Sessions

  • Thursday, 13th February 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Tuesday, 18th February 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Location: Ballarat Hospice Care, 1836 Sturt St, Alfredton
    Bookings are essential!

Need more information?

Contact our Volunteer Manager:
📞 03 5333 1118
📧 mpovey@ballarathospicecare.org.au

Why Volunteer With Us?

Volunteering with Ballarat Hospice Care allows you to:

  • Make meaningful connections.
  • Support individuals and families during life’s most significant moments.
  • Gain personal growth and fulfilment.
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Volunteer Opportunities

Ballarat Hospice Care volunteers provide practical and emotional support. They are a link to the community for our patients, their carers and family; bridging the gap between health care and the community.

Here’s what volunteers do at Ballarat Hospice Care:

Assist us with a variety of tasks; which could be general office work, equipment maintenance or gardening.

Enhance our ability to achieve excellence and high quality with your expert skills and knowledge.

Help with community functions and fundraisers. Perfect for those with limited time who prefer casual involvement.

  • working in our Op Shop
  • sorting donations
  • selling goods
  • helping with merchandise.

It’s a great opportunity to use your retail knowledge and skills for a few hours a week or fortnight.

Offer companionship and practical assistance to patients and carers, such as:

  • Transportation for patients to attend appointments
  • Running errands
  • Providing breaks for patients or carers
  • Stay with the patient while the carer attends to things away from the home
  • Light gardening or walking the dog.

Patient Biography is an opportunity for patients to share their life stories, experiences, and wisdom. In this way, a patient’s legacy is honoured and a chance to reflect on and communicate what matters most to them.

Helping a patient share their life stories may involve:

  • Conducting 6–10 one-hour sessions with the patient to record their narratives.
  • Transcribing and creating a bound keepsake for the patient and their family.

Contact our Volunteer Manager to learn more about volunteering at Ballarat Hospice Care.

We Will:

  • Provide thorough orientation and training.
  • Offer ongoing support throughout your journey.

Let’s make your experience as rewarding as it is impactful for our patients and their families.

Join Our Team

Contact our Volunteer Manager today to make a difference in our community.

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