November 28th, 2022Thanking those valued volunteers – you know who you are…

International Volunteer Day on
December 5 allows us to celebrate
and acknowledge the outstanding
contribution and commitment of
Central Highlands Rural Health
volunteers.
Volunteers are an integral part of our
workforce, and they give their time so
generously across all areas of the
healthcare service.
Volunteering is a reciprocal
arrangement. While giving of their
time, skills and experience, volunteers
also receive great satisfaction through
working in areas of particular interest
and gaining new knowledge and skills,
as well as in improving social contact
and making new friends.
Volunteering provides people with a
sense of belonging and is a way to
actively contribute to the health and
strength of the community.
Even your dog can volunteer if it’s
suitably well-behaved, visiting
residents in our Aged Care facilities
through our Therapy Dog Program.
Central Highlands Rural Health is
proud of its diversity and inclusion of
all people.
We acknowledge the First Nations
peoples of Australia and their unique
role in our history and society.
We recognise the important
attributes that those who followed
from culturally and linguistically
diverse backgrounds have brought
to our communities. We welcome
people of different sexual
orientations and gender identities,
who are a significant portion of our
population and who have helped
shape our local culture.
If you are interested in finding out
about volunteer opportunities
available at CHRH, please get in touch
with J Cawton, Volunteer Engagement
Manager at j.cawton@chrh.org.au
All volunteers are required to be up to
date with COVID vaccinations and the
annual fluvax and undergo a police
record check prior to commencement
(at no expense to the volunteer).