Volunteering within the WCH

Volunteer Service

The value of WCH volunteers extends beyond the many hours they give to the Hospital.  Our volunteers serve as important links to the community.  Through their work they understand the vision and values of the Hospital and take what they learn back to their community.  They serve as ambassadors on issues that affect the health and well being of the women and children of South Australia.

WCH volunteers have the satisfaction of making a difference and meet interesting people.

Approximately 160 regular volunteers support the work of the Hospital in 60 wards and departments, including:

Child contact areas

• Paediatric Wards
• Creche (Child Minding)
• WCH School
• Helen Mayo House (off-site)

Women's and Babies Division

• Admissions (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
• Postnatal Ward
• Growth & Development Unit
• Antenatal Craft Instructors

General support

• Supportive services to patients and families (including Paediatric Emergency and Rogerson Theatres)
• Clerical assistance in a range of departments and units
• Assisting with fundraising projects

Another 40 volunteers work on a casual basis or are available at call, to assist with special projects as needed.

The Volunteer Service operates mainly between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. There are also limited placements available in Paediatric Emergency Department on weekday evenings and weekends.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and must be in good health.  We ask that volunteers make a commitment of approximately four hours each week, (preferably on the same day) and are prepared to give a significant period of continuous service.

For more information call Cynthia Baldwin, Manager Volunteer Service (08) 8161 6437 or email cynthia.baldwin@cywhs.sa.gov.au.

Shops Division

The 200 volunteer members of the Shops Division manage and staff the two WCH shops, Vic's Coffee Shop and Rainbow's Kiosk. They provide an essential service to WCH staff, patients and families and through their work donate approximately $350,000 to the Hospital each year.

For information about joining the Shops Division please contact the committee members on duty by calling Vic's Coffee Shop (08) 8161 7525 or Rainbow's Kiosk (08) 8161 6362.

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