Volunteering for 16 and 17 years olds (Please note this is currently closed as we are at capacity)
Volunteering for 16 and 17 years olds. Volunteering is available during the hours of Monday – Friday with shift times of 8-11, 11-2 and 2-5pm and a commitment of 6 months is required
We have a variety of roles including Guiding, administration and assisting on wards which could be talking to patients or carrying out food and drink rounds. We also have the outpatient’s clinic where the roles are steward marshalling, located at the Dolphin shopping centre
Our guide volunteers are an essential part of our volunteering programme as they would often be the first person a patient would see. You will meet and greet patients and visitors when they arrive at the hospital and direct or guide them to the appropriate ward or department.
In terms of ward volunteering, we have volunteers helping in many different inpatient wards across the hospital, from medical surgical and on our elderly care wards. Our volunteers can provide an extra layer of practical support and help to ensure the wellbeing of all of our patients. For many areas volunteers can be aged 16+, with the exception of the emergency medicine departments and maternity along with the cancer wards where the minimum age is currently 18 years of age.
As one of our valued ward-based volunteers, you will assist ward staff by providing refreshments to patients and relatives, spending time chatting with or befriending patients and ensuring their wellbeing.
You will help with many things and even the smallest thing can make a real difference, for example by ensuring patients can access the trust portable phones to speak to loved ones or by obtaining additional items such as pillows or extra blankets to ensure the patient's comfort and wellbeing during their stay.
This is a great role to give insight into a healthcare role and is very much valued by our patients and staff alike.
Requirements
This is an active role which aims to provide extra support to our patients and therefore you will need to be able to be mobile for the duration of your shift.
You will need to be interested in the wellbeing of our patients and able to contribute to patient care by helping and linking with others within the boundaries of our volunteer role.
Overall you will have compassion and understanding and be able to demonstrate our Trust's Values in everything you do as a volunteer with us.
A full role-description is available on request.
