Volunteering

In 1959 a volunteer organisation was introduced at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH), which became The Friends of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

The Friends are a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity with its own constitution and guidelines, with volunteers contributing more than 400 hours a week to the hospital.

Our motto and mission statement is Service to the patients.

The objectives of The Friends are to:

• assist patients, visitors and staff at the hospital in any way possible
• provide comfort, convenience and peace of mind to patients, carers and friends
• raise funds to provide additional patient and visitor amenities in the hospital.

The Friends has raised over $2 million during their service to TQEH which has all gone towards purchasing equipment for the hospital.

Volunteers are honoured yearly with a luncheon where a Volunteer of the Year is awarded.

A special ‘Lifetime membership’ badge is also given to those who have completed 15 years of service with The Friends.

Find out about the different ways our volunteers support the hospital, patients, visitors and staff.

The Friends of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital are always looking for new volunteers to join the team.

Mandatory training takes approximately three months and uniforms are supplied.

All applicants must have a Vulnerable Persons Clearance and have vaccinations compulsory for working in a health setting. These are usually given free of charge on a yearly basis.

If you would like to become a volunteer, email us to receive an application pack.