Opportunity
Patient Support Volunteers provide companionship, reassurance, and non-clinical assistance to patients during their hospital stay. By offering both practical and emotional support, volunteers help to improve patients’ experiences, contributing to their comfort, wellbeing, and overall care. Working closely with ward staff, patients, and carers, volunteers play an important role in enhancing the quality of care and creating a supportive environment.
What skills do I need?
This role would suit someone who is compassionate, patient, empathetic, and enjoys providing support to others during vulnerable or challenging times.
Posted for
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Interests
- Disability
- Elderly People
- Health and Social Care
- Hospital and Hospice
- No specific interest
- Older People
- Sight / Hearing loss
- Young People
Activities
- Advice and Information
- Befriending/Support
- Elderly People
- Empowering people
- General Helping
Details
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 31/10/2025
End Date: 31/10/2030
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| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Availability Details
We ask all Trust volunteers to commit to a minimum of one volunteering shift of at least 3–4 hours per week for at least 6 months, unless we specifically state otherwise.
Location
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury and other locations
Shropshire
SY3 8XQ
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