Join our volunteer community
Eastern Health is proud to have a dedicated and passionate team of volunteers who play a vital role in enhancing the patient experience and strengthening our connection with the community. Through their compassion, skills and generosity of time, our volunteers help bring our promise of Healthier Together to life—supporting positive health experiences for patients, families, carers and staff across our services.
Volunteers contribute in a wide range of roles, creating welcoming, supportive and respectful environments where people feel cared for and valued. From offering companionship and emotional support to assisting patients and staff with day‑to‑day tasks, our volunteers make a meaningful and lasting difference to the wellbeing of those we serve. Their involvement helps ensure that every person receives care with dignity, kindness and respect, contributing to healthier outcomes for individuals and communities alike.
With diverse volunteer opportunities available across multiple services, Eastern Health offers volunteers the chance to contribute in ways that reflect their interests, strengths and availability. Our locations span Angliss, Blackburn, Box Hill, Healesville, Maroondah, Peter James, Spectrum, Turning Point, Wantirna, Yarra Ranges and Lilydale, providing opportunities to support communities across a broad geographical area.
At Eastern Health, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture that actively reflects our values of inclusion, diversity and respect. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to their role. We recognise that diversity strengthens our organisation, enriches the care we provide and supports our shared commitment to being Healthier Together—for our people, our patients and the communities we serve
If you have any questions, please email: volunteers@easternhealth.org.au
Volunteer Opportunities
Eastern Health is committed to attracting and retaining volunteers to help deliver high-quality healthcare services.
To view our current vacancies and apply, click the link below:
All Eastern Health volunteers must be over the age of 18 years. Applicants will be required to attend an interview held at an Eastern Health site. Should your application be successful, you will be required to:
- Complete an online police check
- Provide evidence of vaccinations as required
- Provide a copy of a Working with Children Check (some roles only)
- Attend a local induction and orientation
- Complete all required mandatory online training prior to commencement
- Comply with all Eastern Health policies and protocols when attending Eastern Health sites
- Adhere to Eastern Health procedures and training requirements
- Attend a 3-4 hour shift weekly or fortnightly
- Follow Eastern Health Values in action
- Respect for all
- Safe always
- Partnering in care
- Learning and improving every day
- Work within strict professional boundaries
- Respect patients’ and families’ privacy and confidentiality
- Work as part of a team
- Wear hospital identification when entering the site and while on duty
- Wear a uniform and be well presented
- Maintain standards of safety and infection control (wear appropriate PPE as required including N95 Mask)
- Complete annual mandatory online refresher training
Pet Therapy volunteers
Pet Therapy volunteers are provided by registered Pet Therapy organisations. Eastern Health has arrangements with Lort Smith and Delta Dogs and will only be able to engage volunteers who are registered with them. Applicants interested in becoming a Pet Therapy volunteer should contact these organisations directly.
Short term volunteer roles
Eastern Health Volunteer Services is unable to offer short term, work experience or placement positions.