How you can volunteer
Volunteering is one way for you to give back to your community. It is an opportunity for you to help others during difficult times and to improve the experience for patients, carers and visitors.
As a volunteer you can get involved in many ways with activities and duties that may include:
- assisting at kiosks
- patient support
- raising funds
- being a community exercise leader
- gardening and art projects.
The type of activity you can assist with will depend on the needs of your local health facility.
To become a volunteer, you will need to complete an application form. You will also need the required screening processes that are necessary for the activity or group you would like to take part in.
To find out more please contact the Health Service Manager at your local health facility.
Local Health Advisory Committees
There are 33 Local Health Advisory Committees (LHAC) across the Local Health District. Each LHAC is connected with their local health service.
Be a voice for your local community and help advocate for health needs.
United Hospital Auxiliary of NSW inc (UHA)
You can help raise money to support your local hospital. These funds, along with social support and friendship, assist to improve the comfort of people spending time in hospital.
The 2 UHA groups that look after our region are:
- Regional Representative Murray UHA - United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW
- Regional Representative Riverina UHA - United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW
For more information, or to contact your nearest group visit United Hospital Auxiliaries NSW Inc.
Physical activity leaders network
You can help people living in rural communities to stay active and socially connected. We support local people to become leaders in:
- Tai Chi
- aqua exercise
- gentle exercise.
To become a local leader, contact the Physical Activity Program Coordinator on 0409 781 326 or email: mlhd-exercise@health.nsw.gov.au
Corporate volunteers
Corporate volunteers assist with wayfinding, snack trolley, or other tasks such as changing flowers in a room.
Ask at your local hospital facility about how you can get involved.
Social support
Social support complements clinical services and helps make a hospital stay more comfortable. Social support could include talking or reading with a patient, visiting the kiosk on behalf of a patient or washing a patient’s clothes.
Ask at your local hospital facility about how you can get involved.