Volunteering
The Bay of Plenty District Health Board supports opportunities
for volunteering. Volunteers provide a highly valued
extension to the clinical and medical care of our patients and the
support of their families. Our volunteers strive to provide a
positive experience for our patients and recognise diversity by
treating all people with dignity and respect. Volunteering
strengthens community values and fosters caring and sharing through
collaboration. Our minimum age is 18 years. We do not
have an upper age limit and training will be provided for all
volunteers.
Volunteer Patient Advisors
Volunteer patient advisors are people from all walks of life who
have experienced care as a patient or a family member, at Bay of
Plenty District Health Board. By volunteering as a Patient Advisor
you will share your experience and insights with us to improve
care.
As a patient or family advisor, you would be partnering with
other patients and family members, health care providers and staff
to raise issues, communicate patient and family concerns and help
with problem solving, with the goal of improving the patient
experience. When patient and family volunteers work together with
BOPDHB staff, the health care experience can be improved for
everyone. If you are looking for ways to draw on your personal
experiences at BOPDHB and contribute to the greater good by helping
to improve the quality of care, this programme will provide an
excellent opportunity for you.
There will be a variety of ways, at both hospitals; you may
become involved, each with varying responsibilities and time
commitments. If you would like more information or know someone who
might be interested, please click on the links below to download
the information pack:
Volunteer Patient
Advisor Information Sheet
Volunteer Patient Advisor Role
Description
Volunteer Patient Advisor
Application Form
Or contact us for the information pack:
Phone Quality and Patient Safety Team on 07-5798176
Or email: qualityandpatientsafety@bopdhb.govt.nz
Hospital Based Volunteers
People who are interested in volunteering at Tauranga Hospital
can apply to become a volunteer for a number of other roles, such
as parking wardens, patient campus transport drivers, meet and
greet hosts and Medical records helpers.. Training will be provided
for all volunteers, and key attributes are a friendly, helpful
attitude and a willingness to learn. People of all ages are
welcome.
Click on the following links to view more information on
volunteering:
Volunteer
Application (includes confidentiality agreement)
Frequently
Asked Questions
How much time do I need to commit?
We would like volunteers to commit to at least three months for
consistency. However, it is up to the individual how much
time they wish to commit to.
Most shifts are in two hour time-slots. A volunteer can
work more than one shift per day, Monday to Friday.
How do I become a Volunteer?
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer, complete the
'Application to Become a Volunteer at Tauranga Hospital'.
Completed volunteer applications can be sent to:
The Manager
Non Clinical Services
Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Private Bag 12024
Tauranga 3143
