Warwick Hospital houses the majority of South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust’s acute services including: Accident and Emergency, Maternity, Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and Intensive Care.
Our volunteers not only enhance patient experience but can also benefit from helping us; gaining knowledge, social connections, skills, confidence and motivation. It can also improve physical and mental health. Our aim is to give our volunteers a real sense of belonging.
Please contact us should you have any questions, if not we look forward to receiving your completed application.
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Volunteering Opportunities at Warwick Hospital
Help Desk Volunteer Responders
Help Desk Volunteer Responders
Based at the Help Desk in the new main entrance, this role is perfect for those who enjoy helping others and making a difference. Responsibilities include:
- Welcoming patients and visitors
- Providing directions and general information
- Assisting with patient transport and collecting wheelchairs
- Supporting departments with tasks such as collecting patient feedback via surveys and running errands e.g. trips to pharmacy and wards
We’re also seeking volunteers to assist patients with checking in for appointments in the Outpatients Department using the self-service kiosks.
Activity Volunteers
Join our team to help enhance the wellbeing of our patients on Care of the Elderly and Frailty Wards. In this role, you’ll:
- Support the Activity Coordinator with therapeutic games and companionship
- Engage patients in conversation, reading, and light activities
- Help reduce deconditioning by supporting gentle exercise working with the Nurse in Charge and Physiotherapy Teams
This role is key to improving patient recovery and reducing hospital stays through social interaction and mobility encouragement.
Mission Statement
Our vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of the community we serve, building a healthier and happier future together.
