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Volunteering at YDHS

Volunteering benefits clients, carers, staff and the community at large.  Research proves that volunteers live happier and healthier lives.

Volunteers support a variety of programs including:

Volunteers are a valuable part of the YDHS community. Volunteers perform a variety of roles in all areas of the health service.

They provide support in a range of ways including as:

 

  • Drivers and caddies in a variety of programs;
  • Mealtime buddies who provide encouragement and assistance to nursing home residents at meal times;
  • Exercise buddies who assist nursing home residents to perform exercises;
  • Friendly visitors who provide companionship to vulnerable and isolated community members;
  • Volunteers who spend one on one time or help run activities for residents of St Elmo’s Nursing Home, Crossley House Hostel and the Planned Activity Group, Edgar House;
  • Palliative Care providers.

Volunteers at YDHS also undertake a multitude of other roles including gardening, sewing, taking people on outings, running craft groups, offering computer assistance or just providing company. There are always new roles available.

Volunteers must complete an application form and undertake a police check prior to commencement. They are provided with relevant training and staff support. The time and day of volunteering are flexible and based on the volunteer’s interests. No qualifications are necessary – just enthusiasm and time.

For any inquiries or information please contact the Volunteer Coordinator on:

(03) 5182 0258 or marinda.smith@www.ydhs.com.au

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Crossley House Hostel

Main Entrance
14 Nicol Street Yarram
Phone: +61 3 5182 0222

St Elmo’s Nursing Home

Main Entrance
Devon Street Yarram
Phone: +61 3 5182 0222

Yarram and District Health Service

Main Entrance
IHCC
85-91 Commercial Rd Yarram
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Urgent Care Entrance

Nicol Street Yarram

Edgar House

20 Nicol Street Yarram
Phone: +61 3 5182 0222

Acute

Devon Street Yarram
Phone: +61 3 5182 0222

Funding Acknowledgement

Yarram & District Health Service acknowledges the support of the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments.

Acknowledgement

Yarram & District Health Service acknowledge the Gunai Kurnai community, the traditional custodians of the land on which we stand.
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