Are you keen to make the workplace fun and engaging for our great people providing great care through the power of cycling?

• An expected time commitment of twice a month
• Volunteer role, expenses paid
• Location: West London

At West London NHS Trust we are passionate about great people providing great care by offering a highly personalised working experience. We are also aspiring to become one of the greenest trusts in London if not the UK. As a volunteer you will promote the diversity and inclusion for all staff, create a Bicycle User Group which is welcoming and accessible to all and develop and champion fun and engaging cycling moments throughout the year.

In return we will offer you:

• An exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative service that will make a real difference to our great people providing great care.   

• An induction, training, support and supervision in your role  

• Agreed and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses  

• An excellent opportunity to build on your skills and understanding of the NHS

If you could be a Cycling Lead Volunteer or would like more information, please contact West London NHS Trust Volunteer Services on:

07874641335 

Applications are being considered as they come, apply today!

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Cycling Lead Volunteer Role Description

Nursing Conference  - support onsite during a morning and/or afternoon

Date: Wednesday 25th June 2025

Location: The Stoop at Twickenham 

Address: The Stoop - Langhorn Drive, Twickenham, TW2 7SX

Timings: 08:15 – 12:30  and/or 12:30 – 17:00 

Volunteers: up to 2 volunteers per shift

Who will see the difference? Our amazing nurses working with West London NHS Trust

We are hosting a conference to celebrate collaboration in nursing. On this day we will be celebrating our achievements as nurses, reflecting on the power of collaboration and building on best practice to shape the future of nursing at the Trust.  This is a real opportunity to make a difference to the experience of our great nurses providing great care in a morning and/or afternoon volunteering shift. 

The volunteering activity

We will require support with;

•    Car park attendance 
•    Registration  
•    Supporting event stewarding
•    Set up/clear down of tables at the start and end of the event

Considerations

You are likely to be on your feet for significant periods of the day and some lifting and moving of equipment will be required.  Car park facilities are available at the site.

For any enquires regarding the volunteering activity please contact sue.hiscocks2@nhs.net or duanica.premgi2@nhs.net 

To speak to Volunteer Services about general information about volunteering with West London NHS Trust please contact wlt.volunteers.hub@nhs.net  

To sign up please complete our quick registration form and sign up to the activity via your volunteering profile (opportunities tab) to confirm your attendance.

Cassel Summer Conference  - support onsite during a morning and/or afternoon

Date: Friday 20th June 2025

Location: The Cassel Hospital

Address: 1 Ham Common, Richmond, TW10 7JF

Timings: 09:00 – 13:00   and/or  13:00 – 17:00

Volunteers: up to 5 volunteers per shift

Who will see the difference? Our incredible guests interested in working with complex emotional needs patients 

Volunteer with us for a thought-provoking event exploring the unique and powerful work happening at the Cassel Hospital — a specialist NHS service supporting people with severe and long-standing mental health difficulties, often shaped by complex trauma.

We’ll also be diving into fascinating questions about authority in such a complex setting: Where does it come from? Who holds it? And how does it help or hinder healing?

If you're curious, compassionate, and keen to contribute to a meaningful cause, we’d love your support to make sure the event runs smoothly. Your time and energy can make a real difference.

The volunteering activity

We will require support with;

•    Registration  
•    Event stewarding
•    Replenishing coffee & water urns etc.
•    Clearing up in between sessions & at the end

Considerations

You are likely to be on your feet for significant periods of the day and some lifting and moving of equipment might be required.  Car park facilities are available at the site.
And we will provide lunch!

For any enquires regarding the volunteering activity please contact Daksha Samani: daksha.samani@nhs.net

To speak to Volunteer Services about general information about volunteering with West London NHS Trust please contact wlt.volunteers.hub@nhs.net  

To sign up please complete our quick registration form and sign up to the activity via your volunteering profile (opportunities tab) to confirm your attendance.

Activity Facilitation - customise your own one day volunteering opportunity!

This is a bespoke volunteering role! In your volunteering application for this activity please provide a brief outline of your proposed volunteering activity for the following application question: "Please provide a brief outline of your idea/s for your volunteering activity" 

Date: March 2025 - Feb 2026, one off shifts scheduled on the last Friday of each month (see below for specific dates)
Location: Ealing, West London or online/remote 
Address: Haven Green Baptist Church -Castlebar Road, Ealing W5 2UP (face to face session) or Online
Timings: 12.45- 13.15
Who will see the difference? Our patients with chronic and long term conditions.  

We are looking for passionate and creative volunteers to bring joy and engagement to our Support Circle Group, a community space for individuals living with chronic and long-term illnesses. The Support Circle Group provides a safe and welcoming environment where participants can connect and share experiences. As part of our sessions, we would love to introduce creative activities to uplift and inspire our members.

Some proposed activity areas we can consider:

🎶 Music – Singers, musicians, or who can bring live music.
🎨 Arts & Crafts – Simple and accessible creative activities for self-expression.
🎲 Games & Activities – Light hearted, inclusive, and interactive fun.
🎤 Other Creative Talents – Poetry, storytelling, or any other engaging ideas.

The volunteering activity:

We will need support with;

-  Participating in a briefing meeting with the service to further explore your proposed activity in your volunteering application
- Clarify practical support needs from the team for the activity to take place e.g. venue set up
- Facilitate your chosen and agreed volunteering activity session you’d like to offer
- Consider formal risk assessments with the support of your Trust point of contact for safe and effective delivery of activities

Considerations

We do not have resources to provide materials, but the goal is simply to spark interest and engagement. The activity will serve as a light and enjoyable way for participants to connect, express themselves, and find joy at the end of each session. Consider keeping activities simple but meaningful and rewarding for patients e.g. origami is fun and interactive whilst requiring very little material resource. Sessions last for 30 minutes, another reason why simple ideas will work. We are happy to discuss your initial ideas to align them to group goals too upon applying (no idea is a bad idea).

Session dates:

F = Face to Face; O= Online  

28th March 24  (O)
25th April (F)
23rd May (O)
27th June (F)
25th July (O)
22nd Aug (F)
26th Sept (O)
24th Oct (F)
28th Nov (O)
12th Dec (F)
30th Jan 2026 (O)
27th Feb 2026 (F)

Next steps

For any enquires regarding the volunteering project please contact Raquel Rodrigues on raquel.rodrigues4@nhs.net 

For general enquires about volunteering with the Trust please contact  wlt.volunteers.hub@nhs.net 

This is a bespoke volunteering role! In your volunteering application please provide a brief outline of your proposed volunteering activity for the following application question: "Please provide a brief outline of your idea/s for your volunteering activity"

Without this your application cannot be considered.

Please download an example brief below

Download: Example bespoke volunteering activity proposal from a volunteer

Multilingual Support Volunteer - make a real difference with a micro task!

Date: Any time, flexible

Location: Remotely

Address: Remotely

Timings: Anytime

Volunteers: up to 24 volunteers (1 volunteer per language)

Who will see the difference? Patients and healthcare workers

The Hounslow Musculoskeletal service provides physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal assessment and treatment services across the Borough of Hounslow. 
Hounslow is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, and so we would like to be able to offer appointment invite letters in a number of different languages to help improve our service accessibility, and to help best meet the needs of our local community. 

We already have copies of our appointment invite letter templates in English, and we would be grateful with help translating these into the below languages:

As a volunteer, through translating these letter templates, you will help to prevent missed appointments due to misunderstandings, and you will allow our patients to understand how best to prepare for their appointments.

The volunteering activity:

We will require support with;

• Interpreting appointment invitation letter templates
• Rewriting the letter template currently in English into your chosen community language

Key considerations:

Ability to translate from written English to one or more of the languages noted above (in writing). Access to a word processor and computer device. 

Next steps:

Please complete our application form outlining your skills and qualities for the activity and sign up to the activity via your volunteering profile (opportunities tab) to confirm your attendance.

Contacting us

For any enquires regarding the volunteering project please contact: victoria.braham@nhs.net 

To speak to Volunteer Services about general information about volunteering with West London NHS Trust please contact wlt.volunteers.hub@nhs.net 

Dementia Action Week - Support onsite and make a difference in a day

Date: Monday 19th May 2025

Location: Fulham Pier

Address: Fulham Stadium, Stevenage Road, London, SW6 6HH

Timings: 1pm-5pm 

Volunteers: Up to 8 volunteers

Who will see the difference? Our patients, staff, partners, people living with dementia and their carers

Dementia Action Week is a national initiative led by Alzheimer’s Society to encourage people to take action to improve the lives of people living with dementia. Each year, we hold events so people can learn more about dementia and the services available to them in their borough. We need your help to ensure these events run smoothly. 

The volunteering activity

We will require support with:

•    Welcoming guests when they arrive at the venue and directing them towards the event.
•    Chaperoning guests from the car park to the event (4 volunteers).
•    Registering guests
•    Helping serve refreshments

Key considerations:

You are likely to be on your feet for significant periods of the day. Free tea and cake and parking will be available.

The volunteering shift will be from 1pm until 5pm.

Please find a breakdown of the two roles we need support with:

1.         Support chaperoning guests:

Attendees will start arriving at the venue from 2pm.

We need two to four volunteers in high vis clothing (provided) to support guests arriving at the car park by taking them to the venue from 2pm.

2.         Support welcoming and registering guests:

The remaining volunteers will be required to assist with the following tasks on site; Welcoming guests, registering guests and hosting attendees with refreshments.

These volunteers will be required to attend the venue from 1pm for a briefing ahead of guests’ arrival at 2pm.

3.         Helping serve refreshments:

We need some volunteers to help serve refreshments to volunteers and signpost people to different activities within the house. A full briefing and point of contact will be provided; in case you need any support on the day.

Getting in touch

For any enquires regarding the volunteering activity please contact the coordinator by email on samuel.pearce-kearney@nhs.net

To speak to Volunteer Services about general information about volunteering with West London NHS Trust please contact  wlt.volunteers.hub@nhs.net 

To sign up please complete our quick registration form and sign up to the activity via your volunteering profile (opportunities tab) to confirm your attendance.

Dementia Action Week - Support onsite and make a difference in a day

Date: Friday 23rd May 2025

Location: Soanes Garden Room

Address: Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, London, W5 5EQ

Timings: 10am-1530pm 

Volunteers: Up to 8 volunteers

Who will see the difference? Our patients, staff, partners, people living with dementia and their carers

Dementia Action Week is a national initiative led by Alzheimer’s Society to encourage people to take action to improve the lives of people living with dementia. Each year, we hold events so people can learn more about dementia and the services available to them in their borough. We need your help to ensure these events run smoothly. 

The volunteering activity

We will require support with:

•    Welcoming guests when they arrive at the venue and directing them towards the event.
•    Chaperoning guests from the car park to the event (4 volunteers).
•    Registering guests
•    Helping serve refreshments

Key considerations:

You are likely to be on your feet for significant periods of the day. Free tea and cake and parking will be available.

The volunteering shift will be from 1000am until 330pm. 

Please find a breakdown of the two roles we need support with:

1.    Support chaperoning guests:
Attendees will start arriving at the venue from 1100am.
We need two to four volunteers in high vis clothing (provided) to support guests arriving at the car park by taking them to the venue from 1100am.

2.    Support welcoming and registering guests:
The remaining volunteers will be required to assist with the following tasks on site; Welcoming guests, registering guests and hosting attendees with refreshments.
These volunteers will be required to attend the venue from 1000am for a briefing ahead of guests’ arrival at 1100am.

3.    Helping serve refreshments:
We need some volunteers to help serve refreshments to volunteers and signpost people to different activities within the house. A full briefing and point of contact will be provided; in case you need any support on the day.

Getting in touch

For any enquires regarding the volunteering activity please contact the coordinator by email on samuel.pearce-kearney@nhs.net

To speak to Volunteer Services about general information about volunteering with West London NHS Trust please contact  wlt.volunteers.hub@nhs.net 

To sign up please complete our quick registration form and sign up to the activity via your volunteering profile (opportunities tab) to confirm your attendance.

Dementia Action Week - Support onsite and make a difference in a day

Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025

Location: Syon House

Address: Park Rd, Brentford, Hounslow, TW8 8JF

Timings: 10am-1530pm 

Volunteers: Up to 8 volunteers

Who will see the difference? Our patients, staff, partners, people living with dementia and their carers

Dementia Action Week is a national initiative led by Alzheimer’s Society to encourage people to take action to improve the lives of people living with dementia. Each year, we hold events so people can learn more about dementia and the services available to them in their borough. We need your help to ensure these events run smoothly. 

The volunteering activity

We will require support with:

•    Welcoming guests when they arrive at the venue and directing them towards the event.
•    Chaperoning guests from the car park to the event (4 volunteers).
•    Registering guests
•    Helping serve refreshments

Key considerations:

You are likely to be on your feet for significant periods of the day. Free tea and cake and parking will be available.

The volunteering shift will be from 1000am until 330pm. 

Please find a breakdown of the two roles we need support with:

1.    Support chaperoning guests:
Attendees will start arriving at the venue from 1100am.
We need two to four volunteers in high vis clothing (provided) to support guests arriving at the car park by taking them to the venue from 1100am.

2.    Support welcoming and registering guests:
The remaining volunteers will be required to assist with the following tasks on site; Welcoming guests, registering guests and hosting attendees with refreshments.
These volunteers will be required to attend the venue from 1000am for a briefing ahead of guests’ arrival at 1100am.

3.    Helping serve refreshments:
We need some volunteers to help serve refreshments to volunteers and signpost people to different activities within the house. A full briefing and point of contact will be provided, in case you need any support on the day.

Getting in touch

For any enquires regarding the volunteering activity please contact the coordinator by email on samuel.pearce-kearney@nhs.net

To speak to Volunteer Services about general information about volunteering with West London NHS Trust please contact  wlt.volunteers.hub@nhs.net 

To sign up please complete our quick registration form and sign up to the activity via your volunteering profile (opportunities tab) to confirm your attendance.

 Support onsite and make a difference in a day!

Date(s): Tuesday 20th May, Tuesday 17th June and/or Tuesday 22nd July 2025

Address: University of West London, St Mary’s Road, W5 5RF

Timings: 15:00 to 19:00

Volunteers: up to 5 volunteers per shift

Who will see the difference? Asylum Seekers and patients receiving support with diabetes  who require support with culinary skills

We are working with the University of West London to deliver cooking classes to Asylum Seekers and Diabetes Health and Wellness Coaching patients. The aim of the classes is to improve participants’ cooking skills, physical and mental wellbeing. Through this opportunity you will be able to support individuals from a vulnerable community, or with existing long-term conditions to build sustainable food practices. We are looking for volunteers who are compassionate, patient and considerate. 

We will require support with

• Recipe development for culturally competent, healthy and sustainable food
• Supporting attendees with culinary skills and confidence preparing healthy meals
• Bring your knowledge of cultural foods to improve the service relevance to the community
• If you speak another language you can look to offer translation support to participants whose first language is not English

Considerations

The classes are led by professors in food and nutrition science from the University. We welcome a fun and interactive approach to engaging with participants! A briefing on the importance of sensitivity, health and safety will be provided on the day just before starting your shift.

Next steps

For any enquires regarding the volunteering activity please contact Rosanna: rosanna.jones12@nhs.net

For general enquires about volunteering with the Trust please contact Volunteer Services on wlt.volunteers.hub@nhs.net

To sign up please complete our quick registration form and sign up to the activity via your volunteering profile (opportunities tab) to confirm your attendance.

 Support onsite and make a difference in a day!

Date(s): Tuesday 20th May, Tuesday 17th June and/or Tuesday 22nd July 2025

Address: University of West London, St Mary’s Road, W5 5RF

Timings: 15:00 to 19:00

Volunteers: up to 1 volunteer per shift

Who will see the difference? Asylum Seekers and patients receiving support with diabetes  who require support with culinary skills

We are working with the University of West London to deliver cooking classes to Asylum Seekers and Diabetes Health and Wellness Coaching patients. The aim of the classes is to improve participants’ cooking skills, physical and mental wellbeing. Through this opportunity you will be able to support individuals from a vulnerable community, or with existing long-term conditions to build sustainable food practices. We are looking for volunteers who are compassionate, patient and considerate. 

We will require support with

•    Manage the sign-in and sign-up process, ensuring accurate records of attendees.
•    Support parents by helping engage children with games, with staff supervision, while parents are busy cooking. 
•    Creating a safe and engaging play environment for children.
•    Work with staff to ensure the safety and well-being of all children in line with our safeguarding duty.

Considerations

The classes are led by professors in food and nutrition science from the University. We welcome a fun and interactive approach to engaging with participants! A briefing on the importance of sensitivity, health and safety will be provided on the day just before starting your shift.

Next steps

For any enquires regarding the volunteering project please contact: Zena Kotey  zena.kotey1@nhs.net

For general enquires about volunteering with the Trust please contact Volunteer Services on wlt.volunteers.hub@nhs.net

To sign up please complete our quick registration form and sign up to the activity via your volunteering profile (opportunities tab) to confirm your attendance.