Volunteer Services - Shoalhaven

Our Volunteer services provide specially trained volunteers who offer support for palliative and rehabilitation clients in hospitals and in patient's homes.

Volunteers make a valuable contribution to the 'total care' of patients and their carers.

Volunteers help by:

• offering companionship
• providing respite and support for carers
• reading, playing games, writing letters
• sharing their skills and interests
• assisting at meal times and with activities
• providing basic practical support - not patient care
• and most importantly being a friendly ear!

Volunteers are bound by the same professional and ethical standards as staff, most importantly respecting and maintaining privacy and confidentiality.