Volunteers

Learn About Our Volunteer Program and How You Can Be Involved!

Bass Coast Health is proudly supported by more than 208 volunteers who enhance our services providing positive health outcomes in our community.

As a Bass Coast Health Volunteer, you will play a vital role in supporting staff, visitors, patients, families and carers in a variety of roles across sites. 

We value and appreciate the difference volunteers make to our health service and our community and as a member of this dynamic team you will receive weekly Bass Coast Health updates, engage in Volunteer Forums and have the opportunity to make a valued contribution to our community.

Volunteer Anne Booth and Receptionist Colin Wood.
Volunteers forum

Volunteer Programs

Join our team! We offer a range of exciting programs such as:

  • Concierge Service
  • Transport Driving
  • Residential Care
  • Gardening Program
  • Pet Therapy
  • Car Washing
  • Community Advisory Committee
  • Wayfinding
  • Administration
  • Community
  • Ward Visiting (I Care Team)
  • Spiritual Care
  • Auxiliaries
Volunteer driver Red Rodgers
Gardening group
Inverloch Fundraising Auxiliary
BCH Ladies Auxiliary members Raye Tucker and Maureen Chisholm were among the volunteers serving tasty Devonshire teas.

Bass Coast Health Auxiliaries

The additional resources provided by our auxiliaries’ philanthropic efforts are invaluable in enabling us to offer a comprehensive range of health services.

Bass Coast Health is fortunate to have a number of Auxiliaries established by volunteers who dedicate their time and efforts towards enhancing our health service:

  • BCH Ladies Auxiliary
  • BCH Inverloch Art Auxiliary
  • BCH Inverloch Fundraising Auxiliary
  • Phillip Island Health Hub Auxiliary
  • BCH San Remo Opportunity Shop
Bass Coast Health is supported by many volunteer Auxiliaries.

To volunteer at Bass Coast Health you should:

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Complete an application form and provide the names of 2 referees
  • Attend an interview
  • Undergo a National Volunteer Police Check through Bass Coast Health (no cost to you). 
  • Undergo a Working with Children Check
  • Undergo an NDIS Check
  • Be willing to sign a statutory declaration.
  • Sign and agree to our conditions of volunteering inclusive of adhering to privacy, confidentiality, code of conduct and working towards our vision, purpose and values
  • Complete relevant orientation and training
  • Keep us updated with any changes in availability or contact details

How to Apply

To express your interest in becoming a volunteer, phone 0439 367 129 or 5671 3372 or email vicki.riley@basscoasthealth.org.au