Ward-Based Volunteer
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
Are you compassionate, reliable, and looking to give back to your community?
We are seeking Ward-Based Volunteers to support patients and staff across our hospital wards. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ experiences during their stay.
What skills do I need?
What We’re Looking For:
- Good communication skills
- A caring and patient nature
- Reliability and commitment
- Respect for confidentiality and dignity
- A self-motivated individual who has the ability to work as part of a team or independently when needed
No clinical experience is required — just kindness, enthusiasm, and a willingness to help.
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- 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 is this role available?
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We are looking for a commitment of around 4 hours on the same time/day each week with shifts available 8am-8pm Monday-Sunday (if applying for evening or weekends shift please note, you must be able to attend an interview, trial shift and induction during office hours between 8am-4pm Monday-Friday).
Location:
Colchester Hospital,
Turner Road,
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5JL
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
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