Volunteer Role
Volunteers play a vital role in our hospitals, making a real difference to the experience of patients, their families, and our staff. Whether offering a friendly face, a helping hand, or simply a listening ear, our volunteers bring compassion and kindness into every corner of our care.
Volunteering is a rewarding way to give back, build confidence, and use your time and skills to support others. Many of our volunteers are inspired to get involved because of their own experiences – or those of loved ones – within our hospitals. Others are looking to gain experience, build new skills, or explore a career in healthcare.
We recruit volunteers for roles where they are most needed and open applications based on those needs. Recruitment for certain roles may open or close at different times throughout the year.
What can volunteering offer you?
- A meaningful way to support your local NHS
- The chance to meet new people and be part of a team
- An opportunity to gain valuable experience and skills
- A positive and active way to spend your time
- Personal satisfaction from helping others
- A reference for future opportunities
What do we look for in our volunteers?
- A caring, kind and empathetic approach
- Good communication and people skills
- Commitment and reliability
- A willingness to help where needed
- A clear understanding of the volunteer role