Volunteer at Bear Cottage
Volunteer information
Make sure you have read all the necessary requirements needed for volunteers at our hospitals. See our volunteer information on our become a volunteer page.
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Bear Cottage volunteers are an integral part of the Bear Cottage team. They make a significant contribution to the home-like environment and general well-being of the children and families in residence. You will support the children and their families through respite and end-of-life care.
We ask that our volunteers be flexible and willing to help out wherever a need arises within the house; this encompasses many diverse areas, including:
- Working alongside the play therapist and nursing staff with activities for the patients and their siblings, such as play, craft, reading stories or taking them on outings
- Assisting staff with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and gardening
- Taking visitors on tours of the house
- Speaking externally to community groups who support Bear Cottage
- Driving families to outings or appointments
- Walking our dog Beau
- Administrative assistance
More information
to apply or give us a call on (02) 9976 8337.