Guides - Bournemouth Hospital

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.