Just some of the jobs you could be doing
HOSPITAL MEET AND GREET: Provide general support to staff and patients, such as manning an information desk, navigating people around hospital, completing patient surveys etc. Give company and entertainment to patients in various departments.
A&E VOLUNTEER: Offer support to staff and non- medical assistance to patients accessing emergency services by keeping patients up to date with developments during their wait, serving refreshments, helping visitors find someone who’s been admitted, arranging taxis for patients and running general errands.
HEART SUPPORT SERVICE: Help with cardiovascular rehabilitation of patients who have suffered heart attacks, heart failure and heart surgery. Assist patients in cardiovascular rehabilitation gym, helping them to gain confidence using the exercise equipment and potentially sharing own patient experiences.
MOBILITY SCOOTER SERVICE: Take patients who have mobility or respiratory problems to their outpatient appointment on a mobility scooter, enabling them to arrive on time and not have to navigate large hospital large site.
STROKE SPEECH THERAPY: With support from specialists, volunteers can help victims of strokes with speech difficulties. CANCER SUPPORT: Offer support and advice to cancer patients, their families and carers. Alongside charities such as Macmillan, volunteers can offer practical advice on benefits, counselling, therapy and regular outreach visits to local hospice.
BLOOD BIKERS: Advanced qualified riders help the NHS by delivering blood and other essentials including surgical tools, breast milk and spinal fluid, to hospitals. Blood bikes can get supplies between hospitals quicker than an ambulance.
YOUTH ADVISERS: Share experiences and encourage peers to access support for issues including emotional health and wellbeing. Raise awareness in schools and colleges to reduce stigma around mental health.
MEDICATION RUNNER: Collecting prescriptions from the hospital pharmacy and delivering to patients on wards to prevent delays for patients going home and stop bed-blocking.
CARE SUPPORT TEAM: Provide practical and emotional support to parents and carers of sick children. This can include simple tasks such as sitting with a child while their carer takes a break to get food or perhaps have a shower, signposting to free support and providing practical support about the hospital, such as parking.