Volunteering opportunities
- There are plenty of opportunities for volunteering with us.
- We welcome your interest and application.
- Phone Volunteering Tasmania on 1800 677 895 or visit the Volunteering Tasmania website.
Volunteer ambulance officers
Ambulance volunteers are the very heart of our communities. Find out how to become a volunteer ambulance officer in Tasmania.
North West hospital and health centre volunteers
We welcome applications to volunteer with us in our:
- hospitals
- health centres
- cancer support and wellbeing centre
- meet and greet service
How to apply
- Complete an application
- Participate in a short interview
- Complete a police check
- Undertake training if you are successful.
Download the volunteer application form.
Consumer and Community Engagement Council – Mersey Community Hospital
We welcome applications to be part of our North West Consumer and Community Engagement Council. The council helps us engage with the local community about our services and projects. It also helps us gain consumer feedback on publications, operations and strategic direction. Membership is voluntary but you will need to attend a monthly meeting with some additional outside activity.
How to apply
Contact us for more information about the council, or to request an application form.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 03 6478 5344
- Mail: Patient Safety Service, Mersey Community Hospital, PO Box 21, Latrobe TAS 7307
Cancer Support and Wellbeing Centre – North West Regional Hospital
Volunteers are the welcoming face of the North West Cancer Support and Wellbeing Centre. We provide an oasis for patients, carers, families and others affected by cancer.
- Our volunteers make refreshments and chat to patients and their families.
- You will also help us maintain the presentation of the centre and patient information brochures.
- You may also help our support groups with administrative tasks.
How to apply
Contact us for more information about the council, or to request an application form.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 03 6493 6039
- Mail: Chief Radiation Therapist, North West Regional Hospital, PO Box 258, Burnie TAS 7320
Meet and Greet Service – North West Regional Hospital
Meet and Greet volunteers support outpatients at North West Regional Hospital. You will help patients and visitors on arrival to find their way, access wheelchairs and escort to clinics. You will also help us with administrative duties, couriers and our panels.
How to apply
Contact us for more information about the council, or to request an application form.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 03 6493 6130
- Mail: Executive Assistant, North West Regional Hospital, PO Box 258, Burnie TAS 7320
Smithton District Hospital
Our volunteers spend time with patients and help us maintain the presentation of the hospital. You may also assist our Director of Nursing with administrative tasks.
How to apply
Contact us for more information about the council, or to request an application form.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 03 6452 4650
- Mail: Director of Nursing, Smithton District Hospital, PO Box 231, Burnie TAS 7330
