Volunteer


Volunteers are valued members of the Catholic Healthcare team and play an integral role in improving the quality of life for the sick, frail, elderly and marginalised people we serve.

With the help of volunteers, we can extend and enhance the many services and activities offered to our clients, residents and patients.

Most of our residential, hospital and community services have active and invaluable programs run by volunteers, and we have both long-term and short-term volunteer roles available.

Wil and Wei's story

The story of how true volunteering is its own reward

Sixty-four-year-old Sydney artist Wil has taken a young man under his wing through Catholic Healthcare's Community Visitors Scheme, giving 23-year-old Wei Zhao painting lessons once a fortnight. But it might be surprising to learn that Wil isn't the volunteer in this relationship.

Read more of Wil and Wei's story
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Why volunteer?


Volunteering with Catholic Healthcare provides the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the people we care for.

There is a real satisfaction in knowing that you've improved the quality of life for someone else, plus you can learn new skills, make new friends and have a lot of fun in the process!

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How can volunteers help?

Volunteers work across our services in both metro and regional settings, including:

  • Visiting older people in residential services or in private homes
  • Fundraising events and activities
  • Assisting with activities in residential services and day centres (craft, games etc)
  • Pastoral care
  • Outings/community transport
  • Telephone service to lonely & isolated people
  • Gardening
  • Assisting with dog therapy
  • Assisting with food preparation and serving
  • Reading to visually impaired people
  • Administration
  • Musical or other performances for entertainment
  • Coffee shop assistant

. . . and many more.

Our volunteers and clients find the time they spend together a mutually rewarding experience.

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How do I get involved?

You can find out more about volunteering at Catholic Healthcare either by searching for volunteer opportunities located closest to you geographically, or if you have a particular interest in either residential aged care, community services or hospital care you can search by the type of service.

By location:
For a list of all Catholic Healthcare services, go to All Services

By service type:

Residential Aged Care Services (across Sydney metropolitan and regional NSW and south-east Queensland)
To find the Residential Service located closest to you, go to our Residential Aged Care Services and contact that service directly to find out how to become involved.

Hospitals (in metro and regional NSW)
For a list of our hospitals, go to our Hospitals and contact the Hospital located closest to you to find out how to become involved.

Community Services (in Sydney metropolitan area)
Please contact Kerry Lovell, Community Services Volunteer Manager, on 02 8876 2159 or 0419 272 030.

General enquiries:
For all general enquiries about volunteering at Catholic Healthcare, or for more information about any of the above, please email volunteer@chcs.com.au