Mansfield District Hospital

Auxiliaries, Volunteers & Fundraising

Auxiliaries

Mansfield Hospital has three auxiliary committees who fundraise for the hospital, each committee elects its executive at an Annual General Meeting:

• Hospital Auxiliary
• Bindaree Ladies Auxiliary
• Bonnie Doon Auxiliary

Volunteers

What do Volunteers do?
Volunteers assist with resident outings and activities or take a one-on-one role to become a ‘special friend' to a resident who may not have any family living close by. Volunteers work under the supervision and direction of Activity or Direct Care staff and are encouraged to make suggestions for the introduction of new activities. An activity might be a simple as taking a resident out for a walk, or helping with a group activity, or even going along on an outing to help with a picnic.

How do I become a Volunteer?
There are two types of Volunteers - the first is through the ‘Community Visitors Scheme' and the second is through our ‘local scheme'.

The Community Visitors Scheme is organised through their Regional Coordinator. Community volunteers are ‘matched' with an individual who does not usually have family or friends living in the area. The visitor may take the resident on individual outings or just drop in for a chat on a regular basis.

Local Volunteers are those who apply directly to Buckland House or Bindaree for volunteer work. These volunteers usually prefer to be involved in group activities.

All Volunteers are expected to complete a volunteer's registration form, sign a confidentiality agreement, become familiar with certain organisational policies and procedures, and undergo a police check.

Who do I contact to become a Volunteer?
Those wishing to join the Community Volunteers Scheme should contact the Regional Coordinator at ‘The Centre' in Wangaratta.

People interested in joining our local volunteer group should contact the Diversional therapist at Buckland House nursing home or the Recreation coordinator at the Bindaree Hostel. Contact can be made through the hospital on 5775 2111 during business hours.

For information about volunteering contact 5775 2111 for a Volunteer Application Form to be sent to you.

Fundraising

The Mansfield District Hospital relies heavily on community fundraising to ensure equipment for patient / resident care and safety can be replaced and upgraded. Every year the hospital sets it goals and targets - in 2005 the community helped us to raise nearly $60,000 to upgrade our accident and emergency departments.