Companion Volunteering at Auckland City Hospital - CONNECT, SHARE AND GET INSPIRED!
Companion Volunteering at Auckland City Hospital - CONNECT, SHARE AND GET INSPIRED!
ADHB
Estimated Time: 30 - 40 Hours Over 6 - 12 Months
Our friendly teams of Companion Volunteers work with patients throughout Auckland Hospital. They provide non-clinical support to patients on eight general wards including General Medicine, Orthopaedics, Urology and Respiratory wards. Companion volunteers engage with patients one-on-one and in group settings through conversation and a wide variety of activities, such as playing games, arts and crafts and music. Every day is different and you will meet a huge variety of people, from different cultures and backgrounds and you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to the patient's stay and well-being. Your heart will feel warm, your communication and listening skills will improve greatly and you will boost your wellbeing! If you are an initiator and a team player with great communication skills, we would love to have you on this team!
Working location
Proposed project steps with time estimates
RECRUITMENT OF NEW VOLUNTEERS:
2 months from application. The recruitment process includes a criminal history check, an immunity blood check, two references checks and a Vulnerable Child Act (VCA) check.
ONBOARDING OF NEW VOLUNTEERS:
induction on ADHB policies &procedures, H&S on the wards, SOP, confidentiality and ethics, communication skills - 2 hours
WEEKLY OR MONTHLY SHIFTS - 3 hours per shift
you will be assigned to a General medicine ward and brighten the day of our vulnerable patients with you empathy, compassion, listening skills and open heart!
Tasks and responsibilities:
visit patients to chat, listen and provide non-clinical support; accompany patients to ward lounge, cafe' on site or for a walk; donate books or magazine to patients; bring/refill coffee, tea or water; play games/music (if desired).
What We Have In Place
To apply as individual, please fill out the online form:
https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=4cbc9845-f78c-4c00-8f97-0e088d8c8afc&ApplicationFormNumber=3
To apply as organisation, please contact Maria, General wards Companion volunteer coordinator, at
mmariotti@adhb.govt.nz
We provide monthly education evenings and ongoing support.
TO get more information, please visit our website:
https://www.adhb.health.nz/about-us/volunteering-at-auckland-dhb/
video:
https://vimeo.com/365157455