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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 0352 or marinda.smith@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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