Patient Support Volunteer - Foxley Ward, Dereham Community Hospital
Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Northgate, Dereham NR19 2EX, UK
BefriendingSocial contact
HealthWellbeingCommunity & family
Suitable for under 18'sVoluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
#66437
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Summary
Volunteers are needed to provide companionship and support for patients as well as assisting staff with non-clinical, practical tasks.Detailed description
As a Patient Support Volunteer you would be providing companionship, company and support for patients as well as helping staff with tasks such as gathering meal choices and tidying non-clinical areas.
Volunteering for this role involves an ongoing commitment of approximately 2 hrs a week, including evenings and weekends.
To volunteer with us, we will need you to complete our volunteer recruitment, including our Volunteers' Induction Training, completing a Standard DBS check, and providing 2 character references.
You will be supported throughout your volunteering by a staff onsite and by your NCH&C Volunteer Coordinator.
What volunteers need
🗣️ Native language skills
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout 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.
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.