Activity Support Volunteer - Dereham Community Hospital

Activity Support Volunteer - Dereham Community Hospital

Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Northgate, Dereham NR19 2EX, UK
BefriendingSocial contactArts & craftsCreativeMusic
HealthWellbeingCommunity & family
3 Good health and well-being11 Sustainable cities and communities17 Partnerships for the goals
Suitable for under 18's
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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 as part of the ‘Reconditioning the Nation’ campaign. 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


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.

What volunteers need

🗣️ Native language skills

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support

Getting there

Northgate, Dereham NR19 2EX - near the water tower
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About Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service

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 NHS services in Norfolk.

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.