Volunteering With Dougie Mac

Can you support a carer or patient and really make a difference? This is a varied role directly helping families to take make life just a little bit easier:

• Wellbeing Support Volunteer - you could support in one of our Wellbeing groups or perhaps volunteer on the Wellbeing Reception
• Buddy - visiting patients' homes to support them and their family*
• Transport - helping patients to make essential trips to medical appointments. You may also be asked to help transport equipment, such as wheelchairs (own transport essential).
• Telephone befriender - a listening ear on a regular basis for companionship.

You can be involved in all areas or just one, extensive training and support given.

*individual risk assessment will be carried out