" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eJohn Hunter Children\u0026#39;s Hospital - Starlight Express Room Volunteer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"7169\"\u003e Volunteer / Charity / Community \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"7170\"\u003e Volunteer \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"7171\"\u003e NSW Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"7172\"\u003e Casual \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 18/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e Help make hospital fun in our medical-free haven for children and their families, the Starlight Express Room! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOur mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children, young people and their families. Our volunteers are at the heart of our Programs, bringing happiness to sick kids when they need it most. Because happiness matters! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJoin the Starlight Children\u0026rsquo;s Foundation team and you\u0026rsquo;ll be part of a wonderful, diverse, positive community of like-minded people. Our team members share Starlight\u0026rsquo;s SHINE value and are committed to our mission. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;ll work closely with our very own superhero, Captain Starlight, giving children and their families a chance to reconnect and take a break from the stress and pain of illness and treatment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What does a typical shift look like? \u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHospital shifts vary, and you\u0026rsquo;ll bring your warmth, positivity and energy to each one. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;ll welcome visitors to the room, engage kids in craft, play video games, sing and dance (talent is optional!), play card games\u0026hellip; you name it! You\u0026rsquo;ll also help keep the room clean and organised. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0026rsquo;s the time commitment? \u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eVolunteers can choose between weekly or fortnightly shifts\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent available shifts are on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShift times are either morning (9.30am - 1.30pm) or afternoon (12.30pm - 4.30pm)\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWill I be trained?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely! Successful applicants receive complete on-boarding, training and support. We want you to have the best possible experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafeguarding Children and Young People\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eChildren and young people are at the heart of Starlight\u0026rsquo;s Mission. Our first and most important responsibility is the safety and well-being of the children and young people we support.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Starlight, we have a commitment to safeguard the children and young people we work with. We have an internal policy that we abide by which underpins our employment and volunteering with Starlight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Anything else I should know? \u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and it\u0026rsquo;s important too! We\u0026rsquo;re committed to providing positive experiences in an environment that\u0026rsquo;s caring, nurturing and safe. Successful applicants will therefore undertake a Working With Children Check and a National Police Check. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFurther, as part of our commitment to the safety of our team and community, we work closely with hospitals to ensure we follow their protocols and guidelines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAdditional requirements \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou must be aged 18 or older to apply \u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuccessful applicants must comply with our vaccination policy \u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e We seek candidates from diverse backgrounds who will bring rich experience and perspective to the team, which we know will enhance our creativity and collective intelligence. We aim for our Starlight team to reflect the broader community, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with diverse abilities and those who are mature aged or just starting out in their careers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are committed to positive experiences in an environment where everyone is included, respected, safe and treated fairly, so you can be your best and true self every day. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf we can make accommodations to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please include this in your application. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If you\u0026rsquo;re excited about this opportunity, we\u0026rsquo;d love to hear from you! Apply online or contact\u0026nbsp;volunteering@starlight.org.au if you have questions or you\u0026rsquo;d like a copy of the role description. \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Take that first step and start something special. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1122022\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "