Volunteering at Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
Give back to your community and make a difference in the lives of others
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. Whether you offer a friendly smile, lend a helping hand, or simply provide support when it matters most, your care helps create a welcoming environment for all. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our volunteer family and help us continue creating a place of care, kindness, and community.
Why you’ll love volunteering with us
- Give back to your community and make a real difference.
- Join a valued team whose support is greatly appreciated by our consumers.
- Build confidence and meet new people.
- Put your existing skills to work to help others.
- Develop new skills and knowledge.
We are always on the lookout for community-minded people to join our team across various roles. Whether you’re knitting baby beanies, gardening on the hospital grounds, driving the community bus or reading books to children, every role is vital and helps in the operation of our health services and aged care facilities. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of our volunteers, we’re able to provide care that goes beyond just medicine.
Discover volunteer roles that fit your skills and interests
- Support residents in aged care by making cups of tea, playing board games, reading aloud, or simply spending time with them.
- Knit baby beanies from the comfort of your own home.
- Help with light gardening, such as mowing lawns or pruning roses.
- Drive the community bus and assist with community outings.
- Assist Accident and Emergency nursing staff with client comfort and restocking trolleys.
- Drive clients to their medical appointments.
- Read books to children on the ward.
- Assist nursing staff with non-medical duties on the wards.
Volunteering locations
Spanning from the North of the Barossa to the South of Kangaroo Island and including the Adelaide Hills in between, the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network consists of hospitals, aged care facilities and health services, providing vital healthcare services to the community across the region.
- Angaston District Hospital
- Eudunda Hospital
- Eudunda Senior Citizens Hostel
- Gawler Health Service
- Kapunda Hospital
- Kapunda Homes
- Tanunda War Memorial Hospital
- Gumeracha District Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
- Torrens Valley Aged Care – Gumeracha
- Torrens Valley Aged Care – Mount Pleasant
- Mount Barker District Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
- Mount Pleasant District Hospital
- Strathalbyn and District Health Service
- Strathalbyn and District Aged Care Facility
- Southern Fleurieu Health Service - Victor Harbour
- Kangaroo Island Health Service
- Anchusa and Carnarvon Aged Care Facilities
- The Cook Centre Community Services
There are many roles across these sites where volunteers can support patients, residents, staff and visitors.
Who can volunteer with us?
To be eligible to volunteer at any of our sites, you must:
- be over 18 years of age
- attend a brief interview
- undertake a Working with Children Check, Aged Care Screening and an NDIS screening check. An NDIS screening check is not required if volunteering in an Aged Care Facility.
- comply with the SA Health Immunisation program
- be prepared to complete the mandatory training.
Please note that all screening checks are provided at no cost to the volunteer.
Whatever your age, background or ability, if you share our values and are ready to give your time, our Volunteer Coordinator will help you find a role that fits your skills and comfort level.
You must also:
- be committed to our BHFLHN's values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness
- be able to safely and effectively carry out the duties of the role
- adhere to the BHFLHN Code of Conduct Standard (PDF 716KB)
- adhere to the Volunteer Terms of Engagement (PDF 722KB)
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Apply now
If you would like to apply for a volunteer position, you will need to complete the following process.
- Browse the Introduction Handout (PDF 827KB)
- Complete the Volunteer Application Form (PDF 1020KB)
Have a question? Get in touch with us.
Please contact Volunteer Services if you have any queries about volunteering or the services we provide. We look forward to welcoming you to the team.
Contact: (08) 8521 2080
Email: health.ghsvolunteerservices@sa.gov.au