LBH Volunteer Program
Volunteering is a wonderful way to contribute to your local community, learn new skills, meet new friends and have fun! At Lismore Base Hospital we have many areas that would love to have a volunteer or two to make the difference for staff and patients.
What do I have to do to become a Volunteer?
To become a volunteer at Lismore Base Hospital it is expected that you have met with our personnel requirements and have attended our Training Day. Lismore Base Hospital offers a 4-hour training session leading to formal recognition.
More about the Lismore Base Hospital Volunteer Program!
The LBH Volunteer Committee are the hub of the Volunteer Program. In the last year, the LBH Volunteer Committee has developed a Volunteer Induction Program. This includes an Information Day, an Interview, a Training Day and ongoing support.
Volunteer Committte Membership includes:
Carolyn Coleman - LBH, Volunteer Co-ordinator
Maryanne Garrett - LBH, Employee Services Officer
Peter Boyd - NRAHS, Personnel Officer
Jenny Ryan – Volunteer Co-ordinator, Red Cross Cosmetic Care
Margaret Oldham – Treasurer, Patient Support Services
Our Vision
To co-ordinate a quality volunteer service within Lismore Base Hospital and Northern Rivers Area Health Service
Our Mission
- To develop a recruitment package that provides orientation, supervision, support and recognition of the volunteer
- To provide appropriate placement of volunteers within the organization, being sensitive to the needs of the volunteer, patient and health service staff
- To provide formal recognition of volunteer training
Who are some of the Volunteer groups who provide a service to Lismore Base Hospital?
There are a number of volunteer groups that provide service to the patients at Lismore Base Hospital. These groups have differing requirements for the prospective volunteer to consider prior to joining. A list of the groups and contact people are provided below:
- Red Cross Cosmetic Care – Jenny Ryan 6688 8324
- Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary – Jan Clifford 6624 1583
- Patient Support Volunteer – please leave name and address at Cancer Care Unit
6620 2416
So you wish to become a volunteer?
For further information and application package please contact Carolyn Coleman 6620 2461