Friends of Royal Perth Hospital

Become a Friends of Royal Perth Hospital volunteer

Make a difference to patients, visitors and families at Royal Perth Hospital by becoming a Friends of RPH volunteer.

Our volunteers provide valuable support across the hospital, including:

• Patient support – visiting patients, providing companionship and helping them settle into hospital.
• Information and wayfinding – welcoming patients and visitors and helping them find their way around the hospital.
• Shop and trolley services – assisting in the Friends Shop, ward trolley and outpatient kiosk.
• Outpatient support – assisting patients and visitors in a range of outpatient clinics and services.
• RPH Museum– helping preserve and share the history of healthcare in Western Australia.
• Administrative support – helping with donations, newsletters and other Friends of RPH activities.

Want to become a volunteer?

If you’re friendly, compassionate and have some time to give, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, complete the Friends of Royal Perth Hospital volunteer application form and find out more about available volunteer roles and requirements.

Apply to become a Friends of RPH volunteer

As part of National Volunteer Week 2026, the Friends of Royal Perth Hospital entered into a volunteering partnership with Edith Cowan University (ECU).