Volunteer Collaborator - 4034

About the job

Volunteering

Volunteers

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and the Federal Polytechnic School, the CHUV plays a leading role in the fields of medical care, medical research, and education.

Volunteering represents a contribution to the activity of the professionals surrounding the patient, collaborating with them, by its presence and services improving the conditions of hospitalization and the comfort of the patient. The volunteer does not replace or substitute the caregivers. Any medical and nursing intervention with the hospitalized person remains the "exclusive" responsibility of health professionals. Volunteering is characterized by the principle of free choice. The hospital volunteer is a person who spontaneously offers and voluntarily agrees to devote, without compensation, a few hours of their time and themselves to the service of patients.

We are mainly looking for people who feel comfortable with often elderly adults who need listening, exchanges, and activities.

Start date: April 2026

Context

22 clinical services including 8 pediatrics collaborate with volunteers. (details in the "service choice" document attached)

Surgical, medical, and outpatient treatment services collaborate with volunteers.

Volunteers intervene to offer a rose and present their wishes to hospitalized patients on their birthday. Others collaborate with the cultural activities service, others are present to welcome and inform anyone entering the CHUV.

Mission

Offer presence, listening, propose reading, games, or accompaniment for walks within the hospital campus. The volunteer acts in a dimension of exchange and mutual aid as a responsible citizen. They represent the link between the city and the hospital.

Profile

• You are at least 18 years old
• You live in the Lausanne region
• You have interests and motivations compatible with the activities and limits of volunteering within the hospital
• You have availability for weekly interventions (max 6h/week)
• You have the possibility of a long-term commitment (at least 18 months)
• You have a clean criminal record

We offer

• A telephone interview to inform you about the engagement criteria and requirements requested by volunteering.
• An information session to be held on April 21 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, followed by an individual interview
• An observation period accompanying an experienced volunteer in a clinical service
• Reimbursement of travel expenses and any special expenses incurred according to the regulations established within Volunteering
• The possibility to benefit from quality hotel-style company restaurants in each of the institution's buildings
• Training integrated into the cantonal palliative care program allowing acquisition of knowledge and skills in supporting seriously ill people.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the role: Ms. Catherine Ansermoz, Volunteer Manager, Nursing Directorate (DSO) at 079 556 76 07.

Since all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, we invite you to contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70.

The CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.