Volunteer with the Royal Hobart Hospital

• The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) Volunteer Service started in February 1967.
• It began after people in the community offered help during the tragic ‘Black Tuesday’ bushfires.
• It is a valued and respected community service supporting patients, families and staff.
• Over 110 volunteers deliver 30 individual services to help the hospital.
• Many people choose to volunteer to help others.
• Some people choose to volunteer after a personal experience at the hospital.

Types of volunteer roles

• Pharmacy Courier Service
  Delivering medications and prescriptions to patients and staff across the hospital.
• Hospital Guide
  Helping people find their way around the hospital.
• Refreshment Service
  Offering snacks and support to people waiting to attend appointments.
• Emergency Department Support
  Helping people when they arrive in the emergency department.

How to become a volunteer

We run a training program to help you learn about the different roles.

• Phone: 03 6166 8659
• Email: [email protected].
• For current opportunities, please visit the GoVolunteer website