Volunteering with SA Health
A rewarding way to support the wellbeing of others while giving back to your community
Volunteering with SA Health is a rewarding way to support
the wellbeing of South Australians while giving back to your community. Across
hospitals, clinics, and community health services, volunteers play an important
role in enhancing patient care, offering comfort, and assisting with a variety
of helpful activities. Whether you enjoy connecting with people, contributing
practical support, or sharing specialised skills, there are opportunities for
everyone to make a positive impact.
How to become a volunteer
The requirements for volunteering will change depending on the volunteering location that is selected. All opportunities require:
- a completed application form for the relevant site
- a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) or Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- adherence to the relevant sites Code of Conduct
- meet the immunisation requirements of the site. For example COVID-19 vaccination requirements
- be able to commit to regular weekly shifts for at least 6 months, with reasonable time off accepted
- be willing to support diverse patients and visitors.
For information on the specific requirements for your location of choice, please see the links further below.
Volunteering opportunities in SA Health
Please see the below for more information on the available volunteering opportunities in your location of choice.
At Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN), volunteers are the heart of our community. Your time, energy, and compassion make a real difference, bringing warmth, comfort, and connection to our patients, clients, visitors, and staff.
If you're looking to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join the BHFLHN volunteer family and help us continue creating a place of care, kindness, and community.
CALHN Volunteers are always looking to further improve the services they provide to staff, patients, and visitors during their time at any of their sites. We are always looking for new volunteers that want to help make a difference in the community. Please use the below links for relevant information for each volunteer service.
- Glenside Health Services, applications through the Royal Adelaide Hospital website
- Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, applications through the Royal Adelaide Hospital website
- Repat Health Precinct, applications through the Royal Adelaide Hospital website
- Royal Adelaide Hospital
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Volunteers within Flinders Upper North Local Health Network enrich our programs and the successful operation of our health services. We recognise and appreciate the unique qualities that only volunteers can bring, adding value to our services and enhancing the experience of our patients, residents, and clientele.
Limestone Coast Local Health Network wishes to acknowledge the many volunteers who give their time. Volunteers are valuable members of our team providing support across all areas.
If you’d like any more information about volunteering opportunities, email Health.LCLHNVolunteers@sa.gov.au.
We have a long and proud history of volunteering. This passionate and dedicated group of volunteers has evolved into the highly professional Northern Healthcare Volunteer Association, with more than 200 volunteers contributing hours of service across the Modbury and Lyell McEwin Hospitals, James Nash House and Northgate.
Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network wishes to acknowledge the almost 300 volunteers who give their time supporting our consumers, communities, residents and clients. Volunteers are valuable members of our team providing support across all areas. They have a range of skills, knowledge and experience and work in our hospitals, aged care facilities, community services and our eight Health Advisory Councils (HACs).
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with us, please phone our volunteer coordinators on:
- Murray Mallee region — (08) 8535 6800
- Riverland region — (08) 8580 2500.
There is a volunteer role for everyone at SA Ambulance Service. No matter what your experience is, there are many types of operational and support roles you might like to do at our volunteer stations in country SA.
VollieCare is proud to support the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) with a dedicated team of volunteers who generously give their time, energy and compassion across Flinders Medical Centre, Noarlunga Hospital and the Repat Health Precinct.
Volunteering can make a positive difference in your life and the life of those around you. Whether it’s offering a friendly smile, lending a helping hand, or providing comfort and connection, our volunteers make a meaningful difference.
Volunteering at the Women’s and Children’s Health Network is fun and rewarding. Volunteering provides a great opportunity for you to create social connections, offer your skills and gain life experience.
At Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN), our volunteers are at the heart of our hospitals and services.
Through their presence and care, our volunteers bring connection, joy and comfort, making a meaningful difference in their local communities every day.
If you would like to make a difference in your community, please contact health.ynlhnvolunteers@sa.gov.au or your local hospital to learn more about volunteering.