Volunteer for Us
We’re a grassroots organisation and there is so much we need to do. Your time and skills could change the lives of those doing it tough in rural and remote Australia.
Register your interest to volunteer with Rural Doctors Foundation
If you don’t live in the country, here are some figures that might surprise you. The mortality rates are 1.8 times what they are in the city. People in rural and remote areas also live shorter lives and have higher rates of disease and injury. 3 in 5 people don’t see a specialist when they should. Mostly, because there isn’t one around. You see, people in rural and remote areas are at higher risk every day.
With the gap so wide, rural, and remote volunteering can make a really big impact in the lives of the community. Do you have a medical background? Or instead, maybe you have a business background? From helping us deliver our lifesaving programs to using your administrative skills to researching and writing health articles and everything in between. Your help is valued and appreciated.
“Volunteering is an act of heroism on a grand scale. And it matters profoundly. It does more than help people beat the odds; it changes the odds.”
– William J Clinton
Volunteering could be the start of something significant, just as it has been in ours. Our Board and Committee members are all volunteers. So, just like you, we care a whole lot about giving rural and remote communities every chance. And saving more lives.
Being able to be a part of making a tangible difference to people’s lives and futures feels great. Seeing improvements to our own communities.
As well as seeing the changes we make to places all around the country.
Donating your time to improve rural health outcomes can be valuable to us, and even more rewarding for you.
With the gap so wide, rural, and remote volunteering can make a really big impact. Do you have a medical background? Or maybe a business background? Your help is valued and appreciated.
We are working to understand barriers to good health in our rural communities. This research informs our programs and enables us to better advocate for rural and remote health needs.
Do you have a finance, marketing, fundraising or administration background? If you are a budding journalist, you could research articles on a myriad of health issues, or use your social media skills to spread the word. We’d love to put your skills to good use!
GP appointments for rural health practitioners are available with John’s upcoming visit to Quilpie on 2 October, Charleville on 3 October and Cunnamulla on 4 October.
Dr John Buckley will be providing GP consultations to health practitioners in St George on 29 October, Goondiwindi on 30 October and Stanthorpe on 31 October.
You could win a $250k first prize pack or one of the 395 secondary prizes. Buy a $10 ticket and support Rural Doctors Foundation to improve health outcomes for our rural and remote communities.
“We are so grateful for the support of our volunteers – who bring unique skills and different perspectives.”
-Fran Avon
Caring, committed, and connected to rural and remote communities
