Kettering General Hospital Ward Volunteer/Response Volunteer

Examples of how a volunteer can make a difference: Supporting Patients Bring comfort, conversation, and a helping hand to patients who need it most: • Book Trolley – Offer patients a selection of books and a friendly chat. • Hydration Rounds – Help ensure patients stay hydrated with regular drinks. • Mealtime Support – Assist patients at mealtimes to promote nutrition and dignity. • Reading & Companionship – Provide emotional support through conversation or reading to those who may feel isolated or alone. • Ward Buddy – Supporting patients and staff Supporting Our Staff Help our hardworking staff focus on care by assisting with practical tasks: • Runner Volunteers – Collect and deliver items between wards and departments. • Wayfinding & Signposting – Greet visitors and patients and help them get to the right place quickly and confidently.

Skills

Are you looking for a rewarding way to give back, meet new people, and improve your wellbeing? Are you recently retired and have a few hours to spare to make a difference? Join our dedicated team of volunteers at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help us make a real difference to our patients and staff. Response/Runners Volunteers – helping staff and patients by delivering essential items and providing support across wards. Shifts available Monday to Friday: Morning: 8:30am – 12:30pm Afternoon: 12:30pm – 4:30pm Ward Volunteer support available between 8:00am and 7:00pm; last shift starts at 4:00pm We welcome volunteers from all abilities, backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. Everyone has something unique to offer and we are committed to ensuring our volunteers have a rewarding experience and their contributions are recognized.

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    Minimum age 16
  • DBS check required
    Enhanced
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

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Availability Details

What we’re looking for: Response/Runners Volunteers – helping staff and patients by delivering essential items and providing support across wards. Shifts available Monday to Friday: Morning: 8:30am – 12:30pm Afternoon: 12:30pm – 4:30pm Ward Volunteer support available between 8:00am and 7:00pm; last shift starts at 4:00pm Just 3–4 hours per week – a small amount of time that makes a huge difference.


Location

Rothwell Road
Rothwell Road
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 8UZ

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Community Action Northants is an alliance of Volunteer Centres in Northamptonshire

  • CAN
  • Kettering Voluntary Network
  • Serve
  • SNVB
  • Volunteer Centre Daventry
  • Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire