Voluntary Services
Roles for Volunteers
Look at some of our volunteer roles that you could support as a volunteer:
Ward Service / Befriending
Talking to patients, helping at mealtimes and offering support to ensure that our patients’ experience is as positive as possible
Mealtime Volunteer
After receiving relevant training, you will help to feed patients who are currently unable to do this for themselves.
Meeter and Greeter
Supporting our hospital’s main reception areas, you will meet, greet and escort patients, visitors & family who need your help
MacMillan Cancer Support
Providing health information and support to anyone affected by cancer.
Admin and Clerical Support
Helping with general admin office tasks including; filing, photocopying, answering telephone calls & transporting notes
League of Friends Shop Assistant
Serve fresh food, snacks and drinks to patients and visitors in the teashops and on the new trolley service to the wards
Volunteer Driver
Our drivers transport patients from their home to their hospital appointments as part of the Voluntary Transport Scheme
Spiritual Care Visitor
You will visit patients and staff of all faiths to provide much needed comfort by listening, praying or holding mass
RVS Shop Assistants
Willing, co operative and happy to serve the public. Full training given for both the trolley service and shop
Carer Support Team
Help carers to get an occasional break and better understand the support services available to them. Please note: this role requires 12 months minimum commitment.
Hospital Radio
Ward visiting, assisting with request programmes, outside events, fundraising and radio presenting. Please note: this role requires a commitment to work a minimum of 2 hours per week
Service Mystery Shopper
An opportunity to observe staff practice and report back.
