Volunteer with CLCH!

Role Description

Empower and uplift new mothers in your community as a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. Receive expert training, provide compassionate support at local clinics, and foster a nurturing environment for breastfeeding families. Join us in making a difference for mothers and babies in Ealing.

Location: Havelock Children's Centre, John Perry Children's Centre, Islip Manor Children's Centre, Grange Children's Centre

Availability: Monday – Friday (9:00 am – 5:00 pm), 4 hours per week

Help our Breastfeeding Clinic Team

• Provide one-to-one peer support to breastfeeding mothers

• Promote and protect breastfeeding in the community

• Attend breastfeeding clinics in Ealing

Gain Valuable Skills

• Receive free, accredited training from the Breastfeeding Network

• Develop knowledge and skills in breastfeeding support

• Gain experience working with mothers and babies

Develop Skills and Experience in Maternal and Child Health:

• Build valuable experience in the healthcare field

• Network with healthcare professionals

• Explore potential career paths in maternal and child health 

Desirable Qualities

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Punctual, dependable, and professional

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Empathetic, patient, and respectful

• Bilingual skills are a plus

• Personal experience with breastfeeding or infant feeding is beneficial

• Must be 18 years or older

• DBS required

• Minimum 6 months commitment

Read the full role description here for the opportunity in Ealing

Role Description

Empower and uplift new mothers in your community as a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. Receive expert training, provide compassionate support at local clinics, and foster a nurturing environment for breastfeeding families. Previous experience or qualifications in breastfeeding support are welcomed, but not required. Join us in making a difference for mothers and babies in your borough.

Location and Availability 

• Merton: Acacia Children's Centre - Monday 10.30am - 12pm

• Lower Morden Children's Centre - Thursday 12.30[m - 2pm

Gain Valuable Skills:

• Receive free, accredited training from the Breastfeeding Network

• Develop knowledge and skills in breastfeeding support

• Gain experience working with mothers and babies

Develop Skills and Experience in Maternal and Child Health:

• Build valuable experience in the healthcare field

• Network with healthcare professionals

• Explore potential career paths in maternal and child health

Desirable Qualities:

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Punctual, dependable, and professional

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Empathetic, patient, and respectful

• Personal experience with breastfeeding is beneficial

• Must be 18 years or older

• This role is open to female volunteers only

• DBS required

• Minimum 6 months Commitment

Read the full role description for Merton here

Role Description

Empower and uplift new mothers in your community as a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. Receive expert training, provide compassionate support at local clinics, and foster a nurturing environment for breastfeeding families. Previous experience or qualifications in breastfeeding support are welcomed, but not required. Join us in making a difference for mothers and babies in your borough.

Location

• Richmond: Richmond Library Annexe

Availability: Wednesday sessions 1pm - 3pm

Gain Valuable Skills:

• Receive free, accredited training from the Breastfeeding Network

• Develop knowledge and skills in breastfeeding support

• Gain experience working with mothers and babies

Develop Skills and Experience in Maternal and Child Health:

• Build valuable experience in the healthcare field

• Network with healthcare professionals

• Explore potential career paths in maternal and child health

Desirable Qualities:

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Punctual, dependable, and professional

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Empathetic, patient, and respectful

• Personal experience with breastfeeding is beneficial

• Must be 18 years or older

• This role is open to female volunteers only

• DBS required

• Minimum 6 months Commitment

Read the full role description for Richmond and Wandsworth here

 Role Description

Bring comfort and connection to Merton care home residents nearing the end of their lives. As a Butterfly Companion, you'll offer compassionate companionship, a listening ear, and a calming presence to residents and their loved ones during this tender time. Your small gestures will make a big difference.

Location: Merton Care Homes (Sutton Court & Eltandia)

Availability: Monday – Friday (9:00 am – 5:00 pm) 4-hour weekly shift 

Make a Meaningful Impact:

• Provide companionship and support to residents and families

• Offer a listening ear and friendly conversation

• Sit with residents when loved ones need a break

• Act as an advocate for residents and their needs

• Help provide refreshments and support for families

Gain Valuable Skills:

• Receive specialized training in end-of-life care and communication

• Develop deep listening, empathy, and compassion skills

• Learn how to provide emotional and practical support

• Gain experience in a healthcare setting

 Desirable Qualities:

• Compassionate and empathetic nature

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Initiative and ability to work independently

• Understanding of boundaries and professional conduct

• Punctuality, reliability, and commitment

• Ability to work as part of a team

• DBS required

• Minimum 6 month commitment

Read the full role description here

Anne Robson Trust and Central London Community Healthcare  

Central London Community Healthcare are proud to be working in partnership with the Anne Robson charity to create an end of life volunteer service. The charity enables hospitals and now community NHS trusts to set up and run teams of Butterfly Companion Volunteers to provide bedside companionship to patients in their final days and hours, and emotional support to the patients’ visitors. The work these volunteers do is vital in supporting people facing the end of their life and those around them.

Visit www.annerobsontrust.org.uk  for more details about the charity.

Reg Charity No: 1178352

Role Description

We are fortunate to have lovely garden grounds at Langley House. We’re looking for a volunteer to help with the maintenance and upkeep of the space.

The gardens are a tranquil sanctuary for parents and families to sit and reflect or relax. We would like to ensure it stays tidy and inviting so more patients and families take advantage of the space, improving their wellbeing.

Location: Langley House, 698 St Albans Rd, Watford WD25 9FG 

Availability: Monday - Friday between 10am and 2pm, 4 hours per week

Make a Difference in Patients' Lives

• Help maintain the gardens as a calm and green space

• Ensure the area is welcoming to patients and visitors 

• Work with staff and patients to make the area suitable for their needs

Gain Valuable Skills

• Develop your green fingers!

• Enhance your ability to provide empathetic support

Desirable Qualities

• Gardening experience, either personally or professionally

• Empathetic, patient, and non-judgmental

• Respectful of all individuals

• Understanding of confidentiality and professional conduct

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented

• DBS required

• Minimum 6 month commitment

Read the full role description here

Role Description

Help create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients attending the Cardio Rehabilitation group exercise classes. Offer guidance and assistance to ensure a positive experience.

Location : Morden Leisure Centre, London Rd, Morden SM4 5HE 

Availability :Wed: 12.30pm  - 4.30pm , 4 hours per week

Help the Cardio Rehab service

•  Create a friendly, welcoming, and helpful environment.

• Offer directional advice and practical assistance to patients and visitors.

• Encourage patients to participate and get the most out of the classes.

• Motivate patients during the class.

• Help patients engage with the social aspect of the classes to combat loneliness.

Gain Valuable Skills

• Communication skills

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Ability to motivate others

• Creating a positive and supportive environment

Desirable Qualities

• Friendly and proactive

• Ability to use initiative and ask for help when needed

• Understands the importance of confidentiality

• Excellent people skills in person and over the phone

• Comfortable volunteering within a group or by yourself

• DBS Required

• Minimum 6 months commitment

Read the full role description here

Role Description
Come and volunteer at our Sexual Health Clinic and help create a friendly, welcoming and helpful environment for our patients.

As a friendly face at the clinic, volunteers offer directional advice and practical assistance to patients and visitors. Taking time with patients to solve queries and answer questions, you’ll help make sure the clinic runs smoothly and efficiently, with great quality patient experience.

Location: Falcon Road Clinic, 160 Falcon Road, Wandsworth SW11 2LN

Availability: Mon, Tue, Thu or Fri mornings 9- 1pm

Gain Valuable Skills

• Support the delivery of healthy lifestyle programmes
• Develop patient engagement skills
• Gain experience working in a healthcare setting
• Learn about the importance of sexual health

Desirable Qualities

• This role is open to volunteers over 18 only
• You’ll be friendly and polite
• You’ll be comfortable approaching patients and visitors in a confident and caring manner
• You’ll understand the importance of confidentiality
• You’ll be non-judgemental and respect that all patients who come for help deserve equal great care

• Minimum 6 month commitment

Read the full role description here

We are looking for volunteers to come and help create a friendly, welcoming and helpful environment at the Podiatry reception areas and offer directional advice and practical assistance to patients and visitors.

You’ll help keep patients company as they wait for their appointments and provide them with a warm, friendly place to chat, relax and engage with their appointments.

Availability
This role is available Monday- Friday 9am - 4.30pm. Shifts will last 4 hours. 

Location

• Harpenden Memorial Hospital - Carlton Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TA
• St. Albans Civic Centre, Civic centre, St Peters Street, St Albans, AL1 3JE
• Marlowes Health and Wellbeing Centre - 39 - 41 The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 1LD

Desirable skills

• You’ll be friendly and polite
• You’ll be comfortable approaching patients and visitors in a confident and caring manner
• You’ll have good listening skills
• You’ll be sensitive and tactful, with emotional resilience
• You’ll be reliable and good at time keeping
• You’ll understand personal and professional boundaries
• You’ll keep calm in a busy and dynamic clinic
• You’ll work on own initiative and ask for help when needed

Read the full role description here

Come and help us at the Parkinson's Unit in Edgware Hospital. This busy hub is looking for volunteers to  help keep patients company as they wait for their appointments and provide them with a warm, friendly place to chat, relax and engage with their appointments.

Location
Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, HA8 0AD

Availability
Mondays and/or Tuesdays

Desirable skills

• You’ll be friendly and polite
• You’ll be comfortable approaching patients and visitors in a confident and caring manner
• You’ll have good listening skills
• You’ll be sensitive and tactful, with emotional resilience
• You’ll be reliable and good at time keeping
• You’ll understand personal and professional boundaries
• You’ll keep calm in a busy and dynamic clinic
• You’ll work on own initiative and ask for help when needed
• You’ll understand the importance of confidentiality

Read the full role description here

Role Description
The Hertfordshire Sexual Health Services team want to shake up their social media! With a calendar of public health events and messaging, they’re looking for a volunteer to come and help create fun and engaging content across all their social media channels.

Location: 

• Sexual health clinic, Hatfield Centre, Queensway, Hatfield AL10 0LT
• Stevenage Sexual Health Clinic, Southgate, Stevenage SG1 1HB
• Watford Sexual Health Clinic, Town Hall, 1^st floor the Annex, Watford WD17 3EX

Availability: 4 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Make a Difference for residents in Hertfordshire

• Join the team and give your time to help us reach more residents in Hertfordshire with important information about sexual health services, how to access them and what to be aware of. We’re looking for someone to help us create great content, try new ideas and increase our impact.

Gain Valuable Skills

• Support the promotion of sexual health services
• Develop social media engagement skills
• Gain experience working in a healthcare setting
• Contribute to a project with real-world impact
• Learn about the importance of sexual health

Desirable Qualities:

• Must have experience with creating social media content
• Full of ideas and creativity for getting the public engaged onlin
• Passion for great communication and getting messages out there
• Minimum 6 month commitment

Read the full role description here

Role Description

Volunteer drivers are the backbone of our community care services. You'll help ensure our staff and services reach those who need them most by transporting:

• Staff between CLCH sites.

• Nurses on home visits to patients.

• Medical equipment between locations and to patients' homes.

Locations

• Pembridge Hospice, Westminster (and vicinity)

• Barnet (and vicinity of N2)

• Borehamwood (and vicinity)

• Harrow (and vicinity)

• Kensington & Chelsea (and vicinity)

• Hammersmith & Fulham (and vicinity)

• Wandsworth & Merton (and vicinity)

• Watford (and vicinity)
• Westminster (and vicinity)

Availability

• Monday - Sunday, 4 Hours per week

Help us deliver care in the community

• Driving safely and reliably.

• Providing a courteous and professional demeanour.

•  Following established routes and schedules.

Gain Valuable Skills

• Improve your time management and organisational skills.

• Contribute to a positive and supportive healthcare environment.

• Gain experience volunteering within your community.

Desirable Qualities

• Access to your own reliable vehicle in good working condition.

• Valid driver's licence and appropriate car insurance coverage for volunteer activities.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Strong communication skills.

• Patience and a caring personality.

• DBS Required

• Minimum 6 months commitment

Read an example role description here