Young Volunteer Programme
*Applications open until 31st October with Induction Training Thursday 14th January 2027, 1.30-3.30pm. Please seek permission from your school or college to attend prior to submitting an application*
The Young Volunteer Programme provides volunteering opportunities for post-GCSE students aged 16–19. The programme provides young people with the opportunity to develop new skills, build confidence, support patients, visitors and staff, and gain an insight into careers within the NHS. Through volunteering, participants can enhance their communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills, while making a positive contribution to the hospital community. We offer a supportive environment where young people can learn, grow and make a meaningful difference.
Young Volunteer Programme Tasks
The types of tasks you may carry out include:
- Hydration rounds – providing hot and cold drinks, replenishing water jugs, chatting to patients as you go
- Patient companionship and activities
- Mealtime support – clearing patient’s trays, giving out meals and encouraging patients to eat (not feeding)
- Supporting staff to make beds
- General tidying to help keep areas within the ward clutter free
- Prepare menu cards and supporting patients with completion
- Enable patients to take part in meaningful activities by visiting the wards with our Activity Trolley and Book Trolley
Skills / Qualities required for this role
- Ability to be empathetic, patient and calm
- A friendly, positive, approachable manner
- Ability to adapt to support different wards across the hospital
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the volunteer role.
- Physically able to carry out the role tasks. This role does require you to be able to move around hospital wards and handling equipment such as the tea trolley.
Shift timings
Days - Monday to Friday
Shifts are two hours and can be carried out any time between 9am and 5pm
If you have any questions, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you 😊
