Mid Yorkshire NHS Volunteer Agreement
Welcome to Volunteering at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust:
We are delighted that you are interested in joining our volunteer team. We are in need of volunteers at all three of our hospitals sites to help us support patients.
This is our online volunteer application form. Please follow the steps and tell us more about yourself which will help us to recruit you as quickly as possible and place you in a suitable role. We are looking forward to meeting you soon.
Firstly please read and sign our: Mid Yorkshire NHS Volunteer Agreement
This agreement details the arrangement between The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust and you as a volunteer. We really value our volunteers and we aim to make your volunteer experience with us enjoyable and rewarding in a supportive and positive environment that ensures you get the most out of your volunteering.
This agreement is not a legally binding contract, nor is it an employment contract but does state clearly the responsibilities of the Trust in providing a volunteer placement and the responsibility of the volunteer to adhere to the Trust’s policies, procedures and processes.
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Volunteers can expect:
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Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust can expect: |
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An explanation and understanding of the core values of the Trust; the Trust will encourage all volunteers to be guided by our values in interactions with patients, visitors and staff remembering that you are a representative of the Trust.
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Volunteers will abide by the Trust’s objectives and its equal opportunities, health and safety, confidentiality and other policies demonstrating the Trust’s behaviours in their duties. |
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To receive a full induction and training programme necessary for the volunteer role, including a volunteer induction booklet and training materials
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Volunteers will undertake mandatory and role specific training as required in order to meet training standards carrying out their duties with courtesy and respect. |
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To be treated with respect, courtesy and in line with the organisational policies
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Volunteers to agree to treat, in confidence, any information about patients, families, colleagues or members of staff.
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To receive a role outline, information on support arrangements and invites to volunteer meetings with a named contact for support. |
Volunteers will attend at the agreed times or advise voluntary services if this is not possible, giving early notification of holidays, absence and sickness where possible.
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To be provided with reimbursable expenses and clear information on how to claim them.
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Volunteers will sign in and out for each volunteer shift. |
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To be supported by the Trust to develop your volunteer role to enhance patient care.
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To develop and support our aims through your volunteering duties listening to feedback from the volunteers. |
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To be covered by the Trust’s insurance whilst undertaking an agreed volunteer role
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On leaving a voluntary role, volunteers will give as much notice as possible, complete an exit form and return their ID & uniform to voluntary services
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