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?

• Playing, engaging and interacting with babies during the exercise class.

• Helping to settle babies when needed.

• Providing bottle feeds (expressed breast milk or formula) when requested by the mother.

• Offering a friendly, reassuring presence to new mums.

• 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:

• Has previous experience caring for or spending time with babies and young children.

• Is naturally warm, patient, nurturing and approachable.

• Enjoys interacting with babies and is comfortable responding to their needs.

• Respects different parenting styles and follows the guidance of each mother.

• 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
caila.waring@calvarycare.org.au