Volunteering Opportunities in Dorset

Guide volunteers

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.

No two days are ever the same volunteers may be required to help patients with wheelchairs if they are able to and are wheelchair trained. Our volunteers also assist to ensure there are enough wheelchairs at the hospital entrances.

Our guide volunteers are extremely valued and are a key part of the hospital, working very closely with our reception teams across the trust.

Requirements

This is an active role which aims to provide extra support to our patients and therefore you’ll 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 your 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.

Buggy Drivers

Our buggy drivers are a valued part of our volunteering programme as they support patients to get around the hospital.

You will be on hand to support patients and visitors with limited mobility to attend their appointments in the hospital. 

Our buggy drivers are extremely valued and are a key part of the hospital. 

Requirements

This is a proactive role which aims to provide extra support to our patients and therefore you’ll need to be on the look out for people needing support at the designated pick up points. You will be responsible for safely transporting patients in our golf buggies for which you must pass an assessment. You will also need to have a valid UK driving license.

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 your 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.

Guide volunteers

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.

No two days are ever the same volunteers may be required to help patients with wheelchairs if they are able to and are wheelchair trained. Our volunteers also assist to ensure there are enough wheelchairs at the hospital entrances.

Our guide volunteers are extremely valued and are a key part of the hospital, working very closely with our reception teams across the trust.

Requirements

This is an active role which aims to provide extra support to our patients and therefore you’ll 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 your 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.

Outpatient volunteers

Our outpatient volunteers are key when patients arrive for their outpatient appointments.

You will meet and greet patients and direct them to their relevant clinic. You will also be required to support them with the self check in machines upon arrival.

Part of the role on outpatients would be at times to help manage the patient flow or to call patients forward for their appointments or by their ticket number.

Our outpatient volunteers are extremely valuable and are a key part of the hospital working very closely with our outpatient team across the trust.

Requirements

This is an active role which aims to provide extra support to our patients and therefore you’ll 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.