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Voluntary Norfolk's NCH&C Volunteer Service supports Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust by recruiting , training and coordinating volunteers to carry out a wide range of roles across community ...
Activity Support Volunteer - Dereham Community Hospital
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Summary
Support patients in group or individual activities such as quizzes, puzzles, games, music, crafts, simple exercises etc.Detailed description
The aim of the role is to provide support to patients with activities and simple exercises.. These sorts of activities will empower patients to implement positive changes to their own health and wellbeing.
As an Activity Support Volunteer, you can support patients with activities such as:
- games
- music
- reading
- arts and crafts
- simple sports
- conversations
- chair and bay exercises
- and more - if you have any hobbies you would like to share, please let us know
Activities can be provided either to a group or on a 1:1 basis. You would be required to attend a weekly session for approximately 2 hours. N.B. Not Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
You will need to undertake a DBS check and provide two appropriate character references. All volunteers are required to attend an Induction/Training Session before they may commence in their role.
You will be supported throughout your volunteering by ward staff and your Volunteer Co-ordinator.
🗣️ Native language skills
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
The NCH&C Volunteer Service strives to be a leader in NHS volunteering, offering inclusive opportunities which support the Trust to provide an excellent patient experience, empower individuals and strengthen local communities.