Wish Clinician
Volunteer clinicians accompany the wish recipient and a friend or family member on their final wish, providing care and support as required.
You can volunteer on an ad hoc or regular basis, and we promise you’ll always feel welcome.
What skills, experience and qualities do you need?
- AHPRA Registration as a Medical Practitioner, Nurse or Paramedic;
- Working With Children (WWC) clearance, or willingness to attain;
- Reasonable level of physical fitness (to undertake safe manual handling of wish recipients and equipment);
- Current Police Clearance, dated within 6 months, or willingness to undertake one;
- A passion for the work of Ambulance Wish Western Australia;
- Personable, enthusiastic and approachable; and
- An honest and trustworthy nature.
The benefits to you
- Experience working with a professional altruistic charity;
- Meet new people;
- References for future employers;
- Develop your skills; and
- A sense of satisfaction and pride for helping to make a valuable difference.
What you can expect from Ambulance Wish WA
- An induction session to introduce you to the charity, recognise your skills and identify any ongoing support you may need from us in order to fulfil the role;
- Invitations to Ambulance Wish Western Australia events;
- A designated point of contact for support and guidance, when needed; and
- Volunteer newsletter.
Wish process summary
Following the submission of a final wish request, an email call out will be made to all registered wish experience volunteers summarising the date, the wish experience and any special wish recipient needs (allocation will be made based on required clinical skills, first response and relevance to the wish requirement).
As part of the wish organisation process, the wish experience volunteers will receive further information on the wish recipient, including detailed wish description and medical briefing, including copies of the agreed medical management plans.
Volunteer agreement
At Ambulance Wish Western Australia, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Every wish we fulfil is made possible by people who generously contribute their time, skills and compassion to help create meaningful memories for people living with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones.
Our Volunteer Agreement outlines the shared responsibilities, expectations and commitments that help us maintain a safe, respectful and supportive environment for our wish recipients, their families and our volunteers.
The agreement provides an important foundation for volunteering with Ambulance Wish WA, including our commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, dignity, safety and working together in accordance with the charity's values, policies and procedures.
All volunteers are asked to read and acknowledge the Volunteer Agreement as part of their involvement with Ambulance Wish WA. This ensures that everyone understands their responsibilities and the standards that guide our work.
We encourage you to take the time to familiarise yourself with the agreement and ask any questions if something is unclear.
Volunteer application form
To get started, please complete our online Volunteer Application Form through our Volunteer Management System.
The form allows us to learn a little about you, your interests, experience and availability, helping us identify opportunities that best suit your skills and preferences.
You can access the application form by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code with your mobile device.
Once your application has been received, our volunteer team will review your details and provide information about the next steps, including any relevant induction and training requirements.