Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, their programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.
One of the community programmes provided by Hato Hone St John is Friends of the Emergency Department (FED). In the busy emergency department of a hospital, a friendly, calm face can be comforting. Their volunteers are there to listen, give information and provide support to patients and their whānau.
If you have time to help people in a busy hospital setting, and enjoy leading a team and working with others, then this could be the perfect volunteering role for you.
As a Friends of the Emergency Department Team Leader you will be involved in:
Some of the team admin tasks are completed from home, while other tasks involve visiting the hospital to liase with Hospital staff and with volunteers.
Training and Support provided:
Benefits of volunteering:
Come join St John, it could change your life. Working with a dedicated team, and giving something valuable back to your community can be incredibly rewarding.
A Police background check is required for this role.
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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