Become a Volunteer 

There are a number of way you can volunteer at Alpine Health:

• Community and Health Advisory Group
• Join the newly created Consumer Register as a Community Consultant, Health Literacy Consultant or Consumer Representative of an Alpine Health Committee. Contact the Partnering With Consumers Officer for more information about these opportunities.
• Residential Aged Care Activities
• alpine@home Activity Groups
• Meals on Wheels (alpine@home and indigo@home)
• indigo@home Community-Based Meals
• indigo@home Community Transport
• Spiritual Care
• Gardening

For further information about these roles please read the following resources:

• Volunteer Handbook
• Volunteer Role Description 

Considering volunteering for Meals on Wheels?

Your time can make a significant impact on the lives of people who want to remain independent in their own homes. By delivering nutritious meals and providing friendly visits, you can bring joy, companionship, and essential support to those in need. Join us in creating a community where everyone feels cared for and valued. Your efforts will truly make a difference!

You will need;

• A valid driver's license and a roadworthy car with insurance.
• Covid-19 (x3) and influenza vaccination.
• A valid police check (Alpine Health will assist with obtaining it).
• Have a valid email address and be able to access and download a monthly roster.
• To be available a minimum of 1-1.5 hours per month.
• New volunteers must complete the online application form – Click here to sign up 
• If you cannot access the online form please contact [email protected] or 03 5751 9423.

Before you start you will need to;

• Complete the Alpine Health Volunteer Induction( approx 1 hr)
• Complete a buddy shift with an Alpine Health staff member

When you go solo;

• You will be emailed a monthly delivery roster that tells you when you are working and where to deliver the meals.
• You will collect the meal cooler bags from your local hospital kitchen.
• Deliver the meal to the individual home's front door.
• Each delivery run takes approx 1 -1.5 hrs depending on how many clients are on the roster for the day.
• Cooler bags are to be returned to the kitchen at the end of the delivery run.

New volunteers must complete the online application form – Click here to sign up

If you cannot access the online form please contact [email protected] or 03 5751 9300.

Each year Alpine Health, recognises an individual who exemplifies the generosity of volunteering and who selflessly gives their time and talent to benefit others in the Alpine Health community.

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