Gold Coast Family Room volunteer

About this opportunity

Caring for an ill or injured child in hospital can take a toll on family members. Our two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, in the Paediatric Unit and the Newborn Care Unit, at the Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH), offer a comfortable space for families to take a break from the clinical environment.

As a Gold Coast Family Room volunteer you will provide a warm welcome to all visitors to our Family Rooms.

Each shift is varied but may include:

1. Showing families what's on offer in the Family Rooms,
2. How to sign in,
3. Turning over the two overnight sleep rooms,
4. Ensuring a clean and tidy environment that is stocked with supplies and providing a listening ear and friendly smile.

It is important to be aware this is not childcare, and all children must be accompanied by adults in our Family Rooms.

Additional requirements

• Working with Children Check^*
• National Police Certificate^*
• Others
• Working with Vulnerable People Check

Working with children Blue Card National Criminal History Check Safeguarding Children and Young People Working with children Blue Card National Criminal History Check Safeguarding Children and Young People Hospital based volunteers are required to complete additional hospital-based onboarding requirements and to be vaccinated against preventable diseases. Our team can assist you with this at no cost to yourself.

* May be arranged by the organisation. Details will be provided after you express your interest.