Become a Volunteer

About Volunteering with PCSA (The PCSA VoliVillage)

Palliative Care SA considers the Volunteer Village (VoliVillage) to be the compassionate community that surrounds PCSA.

Our Villagers (the Volunteers within our Volunteer Village) are all ages, cultures, skills, and experiences. Some Villagers are located in Adelaide and others in country SA, some even work remotely. Some volunteer for a long time, while others only a short time. However, they all share a passion for helping our peak body activities that support South Australian’s to live, die and grieve well.

From contributing to policy development to supporting the delivery of programs and projects, volunteers help us to reach and support people in the community and achieve our goals.

Join Our VoliVillage – Here’s How!
We’re so glad you’re interested in becoming part of our incredible community of volunteers. Getting started is easy – just follow these simple steps:

1. Find Your Fit
   Take a look at our volunteer role descriptions and see which one best matches your skills, interests, and availability.

2. Send Us a Quick Intro
   Email us at volivillage@palliativecaresa.org.au with your CV and let us know which role you’re interested in.

3. Let’s Chat!
   If we have a match and a current vacancy, we’ll invite you to a relaxed 15-minute virtual chat to get to know you and answer any questions – from both sides!

4. Easy Onboarding
   We’ll guide you through a few quick steps like completing some paperwork, including

   • Reading our VoliVillage Handbook
   • Sign our PCSA Volunteer Agreement
   • Sign relevant volunteer role description
   • Completing a volunteer police check (we can help with administration if required)

5. Role Induction
   You’ll be invited to a short induction session (about 2 hours) to help you feel confident and prepared in your new role.

6. Optional Buddy Shift
   If it’s relevant to your role, you may do a buddy shift to ease in and meet others in the VoliVillage.

And just like that – you’re part of the VoliVillage!
We can’t wait to welcome you into our community.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Admin and Events Volunteer

• • We’re looking for someone to help 3 hours a fortnight in the office with packing resources, data entry and basic admin activities.
  • Download the PCSA Admin and Events Volunteer Role Description HERE

Ambulance Wish SA_Wish Memory Pack Delivery Volunteer

• • The purpose of the Ambulance Wish Memory Pack Delivery volunteer is to deliver Wish Memory Packs to recipients (or their families) and their associated Palliative Care Services, while also documenting feedback to help improve the experience and impact of the program.
  • Download the Wish Memory Pack Delivery Volunteer Role Description HERE

Ambulance Wish SA_Wish Ambulance Driver Volunteer

• • The purpose of the Wish Ambulance Driver volunteer is to lead the safe and compassionate transport of Wish Recipients to meaningful locations: like the beach, countryside, or home to meet a new grandchild.
  • Download the Wish Ambulance Driver Volunteer Role Description HERE

Ambulance Wish SA_Wish Transport Officer Volunteer

• • The purpose of the Wish Ambulance Assistant volunteer is to support the Wish Ambulance Driver Volunteer with the transportation of the Wish Recipient, assist with stretcher handling, and provide first aid if required for any member of the wish team.
  • Download the Wish Ambulance Support Officer Volunteer Role Description HERE

Ambulance Wish SA_Volunteer Photographer

• • The purpose of the Wish Photographer volunteer is to capture candid, documentary-style images that respectfully document each wish experience, while maintaining professional boundaries
  • Download the Volunteer Photographer Role Description HERE

To Apply: Simply send us your CV