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Help us meet our Mission

Mater volunteers contribute their unique skills and life experience across all areas of the organisation including our hospitals and non-clinical departments.

Whether it’s offering companionship and support, a cup of tea or a foot massage, escorting people to their destination or providing administrative support, each volunteer role contributes directly to making sure patients and their families have an exceptional experience at Mater. We also have volunteers who assist us on a range of Mater Foundation fundraising events throughout the year.

Our volunteers are a multicultural group from diverse social and professional backgrounds. Finding the ‘right’ role for you is important to us. We will work with you to find a role that suits you and also meets the needs of the organisation.

What we need from you

Due to the clinical environment, mandatory safety requirements and the changing nature of volunteer work required at our hospitals, all volunteers must be able to:

  • work independently with limited supervision

  • read and comprehend basic safety signs and instructions

  • undertake annual mandatory health and safety training (a number of online modules—IT support available)

  • communicate clearly and follow instructions

  • be independently physically mobile.

Time commitment

  • All volunteers are asked to commit for a minimum period of four months.
  • You must be available to attend a regular three to four hour shift on the same day and time between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Event volunteer roles are available at different times throughout the year on weekends to support Mater Foundation events.

Age requirement

You must be 18 years or older and not currently undertaking Year 12 to volunteer at Mater.

Student volunteers

Mater Volunteers welcomes university students and continuing education students to our volunteer program. The minimum time commitment is one, four hour shift per week (same day and time) for four continuous months of volunteer service. We do not offer stuctured work experience programs.

Training

All volunteers will be given an Orientation handbook and complete online safety modules before starting. On-the-job training is also provided as well as specialist training for some roles.

Immunisations

All volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  

All volunteers who are placed in a patient-contact role will be required to undertake a blood screen followed by any required immunisations, or provide evidence of existing immunisations. The immunisations required before starting as a volunteer are: mumps, tetanus, rubella, measles, hepatitis B, varicella (Chicken Pox) and pertussis (Whooping Cough). The costs of this process will be covered by Mater.

Background checks

Some roles may require a Blue Card (work with children) or a national Criminal History Check. Driving roles require a Driver Declaration form. Mater will facilitate the application process and cover the costs if required.

​Steps to becoming a Mater Volunteer

  • Complete this Volunteer Application form including your personal details, referee contacts, interests, experience and availability.

  • Attend a phone or face to face interview with the Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator, who will work with you to find the ‘right’ role that matches your skills and experience.

Benefits

As a Mater volunteer you will have the opportunity to make new friends, build confidence and be part of a community of people who give their time to help others. You will receive:

  • free parking, uniforms and a light meal
  • support and ongoing training
  • professional and personal support from our dedicated team of coordinators
  • awards and certificates that recognise your contribution
  • invitations to social events throughout the year. 

Contact us

Mater Volunteers
Level 3, Kelly Building
Raymond Terrace
South Brisbane Qld 4101

Phone: 07 3163 8599
Fax: 07 3163 1512
Email: volunteers@mater.org.au