The role of the Hospital Friends is to offer comfort, information and support to patients while they are in Hospital by having a chat, getting a cuppa, answering general questions or maybe just sitting quietly. They offer friendship to patients who may otherwise not have visitors. The team at Lakes District Hospital is looking for a new leader to coordinate the service and support them.
The Hospital Friends Team Leader role involves:
- Recruitment and training of new volunteers.
- Providing support and mentoring advice to the team.
- Liaising with Hospital staff.
- Reporting and attending Area Committee Meetings as required.
- Organising recognition events, meetings and training for the team.
- Attending a minimum of one shift per month at the hospital.
- Some administration tasks which can be done from home.
This role offers you:
- The opportunity to use your skills in an organisation that really makes a difference to the NZ community.
- The opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
- Ongoing training and personal development.
- Discounts off Hato Hone St John products and services as well as some other retailers and service providers.
- Free emergency ambulance transport for you and your family anywhere in NZ.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will be aged 18+ years and have:
- A genuine interest in the well-being of others.
- Experience and ability to problem solve, lead a team and be a team-player.
- Computer literacy to perform required administrative tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A clean criminal record.
A Police background check is required for this role.
Time commitment
- A few hours a week administration time (some of which can be done at home).
- A minimum of one 2-3 hour shift a month.
Getting started
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.
Enquire about this role:
Dunedin