Mums & Bubs Physiotherapy Volunteer - Calvary John James Hospital
- Support a weekly post-natal exercise class by engaging with and caring for babies while their mothers participate.
- Help settle babies and provide expressed breast milk or formula feeds when requested by their mothers.
- Offer a warm, reliable and respectful presence and work alongside the physiotherapy team on Friday mornings.
Volunteer Opportunity – Mums & Bubs Program
Friday mornings | Calvary John James Hospital, Deakin
Do you love spending time with babies and want to make a positive difference in the lives of new mums?
Calvary John James Hospital is looking for a warm, caring and reliable volunteer to support our weekly Mums & Bubs post-natal physiotherapy exercise class on Friday mornings.
Our Mums & Bubs program provides new mothers with an opportunity to participate in gentle post-natal exercise while their babies are nearby. As a volunteer, you'll help create a relaxed, welcoming and supportive environment by spending time with the little ones while their mums take part in the session.
What would you be doing?
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Playing, engaging and interacting with babies during the exercise class.
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Helping to settle babies when needed.
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Providing bottle feeds (expressed breast milk or formula) when requested by the mother.
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Offering a friendly, reassuring presence to new mums.
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Working alongside our friendly physiotherapy team to help make the sessions enjoyable and welcoming.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone who:
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Has previous experience caring for or spending time with babies and young children.
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Is naturally warm, patient, nurturing and approachable.
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Enjoys interacting with babies and is comfortable responding to their needs.
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Respects different parenting styles and follows the guidance of each mother.
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Is reliable, confident and happy to work as part of a team.
The commitment
This is a weekly, ongoing volunteer opportunity on Friday mornings at John James Hospital.
We're particularly looking for someone who can make a genuine, long-term commitment and become a familiar and valued part of the program. Consistency is important for the mothers, babies and team involved.
Please note that this opportunity is not suitable for short-term work experience, student placements, course or study requirements, or as a pathway to employment. It is a volunteer role for someone who is genuinely interested in giving their time and making a difference.
Interested?
We would love to hear from you, to find out more, review the position description or express your interest, please contact:
Caila Waring
Regional Community Engagement Manager
Calvary Health Care
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