Our volunteering opportunities
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We value our volunteers
The Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) supports opportunities for volunteering.
Volunteers provide a highly valued extension to the clinical and medical care of our patients and the support of their families. Our volunteers strive to provide a positive experience for our patients and recognise diversity by treating all people with dignity and respect.
Volunteering strengthens community values and fosters caring and sharing through collaboration. Our minimum age is 18 years. We do not have an upper age limit and training with orientation will be provided for all volunteers. The minimum length of service as a volunteer is six months although several current volunteers have been here in excess of 20 years.
Interested in becoming a Volunteer?
There is an assortment of volunteer roles available in both Tauranga and Whakatāne Hospitals, these include:
- Friends of Wards Volunteers (VACANCIES)
- Hospital Concierges (VACANCIES)
- Clinic Administration Support (VACANCIES)
- Cancer Centre Volunteers (VACANCIES)
- Transit Lounge Volunteers (VACANCIES)
- Musicians and Singers (VACANCIES)
- Special Project Volunteers (NO VACANCIES)
- Entertainment Trolley Volunteers (VACANCIES)
- Pet Therapy Volunteers (VACANCIES)
- Surgical Assessment Unit Volunteers (VACANCIES)
Requirements
- A warm and friendly personality
- Genuine empathy for the patients and a nurturing nature
- A desire to help make the patient's hospital stay a better experience
- Willingness to do the extra little things so that busy staff can concentrate on their own role
- Being comfortable approaching people to offer assistance
- Good communication and listening skills
- Reliability and commitment to the work of the Volunteer Service