About the Role

Friendly Community Visitors provide companionship and emotional support to patients during visiting hours (11am-1pm), enhancing social-emotional wellbeing through conversation or engaging in diversional activities such as playing cards or reading them the newspaper.

Requirements: Engaging communicator, respectful of boundaries, and appreciative of diversity.

Shifts: 11am–1pm, or 5pm-8pm (visiting hours).

Vacancies: Weekends and weekdays at the Albury or Wodonga Hospital

Why you should Volunteer with AWH

Here’s why volunteering with us is an opportunity you won’t want to miss:

Transform Lives in Your Community: Your time and energy can brighten the days of patients, support families, and assist our dedicated hospital staff. Fundraising roles (such as the Opportunity Shops) help purchase life-changing equipment like Dialysis Beds, a Catheter Lab, or a Paediatric Colonvideoscope. As a volunteer with AWH your efforts directly improve local healthcare.

Find Your Perfect Role: Whether you love chatting with people as a Concierge, bringing comfort through Pet Therapy, driving the Shuttle Service, or supporting our Wellness Centre, there’s a role that matches your passion and schedule. With flexible hours, volunteering fits seamlessly into your life.

Connect and Grow: Become part of our 250+ strong volunteer family, where you’ll meet new friends and work alongside inspiring healthcare professionals. Plus, gain valuable skills in customer service, emotional support, or even eco-initiatives like the Green Team’s Return & Earn program.

Feel the Reward of Giving Back: Nothing beats the feeling of making someone’s day better. Whether you’re offering a kind word in Palliative Care or joining community celebrations like National Volunteer Week, you’ll be valued, appreciated, and celebrated for your impact.

Be Inspired Every Day: At AWH, you’ll be part of Australia’s first cross-border public health service, serving over 250,000 people with inclusivity and heart. From supporting Fracture Clinic to contributing as a consumer representative on various Committees, your work fuels a healthier, happier community.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference?

Email: VolunteerEnquiries@awh.org.au to express you interest or submit your enquiry through the Albury Wodonga Health Website/Contact-Us and select AWH Volunteer Enquiries from the drop down menu.

Interview: Meet our Volunteer Coordinator to discuss your interests and assess which role is best suited to you! Further information about the onboarding process is provided with ongoing support available. 

Start: Complete training and begin your volunteer journey!  

Contact Us

Email: VolunteerEnquiries@awh.org.au 

Phone: (02) 6058 1144 (Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm)    

Make a Difference Today 

At Albury Wodonga Health, our volunteers are the heartbeat of our community. Your time and care bring comfort, joy, and hope. Join our 250+ volunteers in creating a healthier, happier Albury / Wodonga!  

AWH acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming volunteers from all backgrounds.  

Applications close: Ongoing recruitment until roles are filled.