Description
By providing company and companionship, volunteers will be enhancing the patient experience and helping to reduce any feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Activities include:
• Chatting and listening to patients.
• Reading to patients.
• Playing board games.
• Reminiscence activities using discussion, books and other resources.
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Frequency and commitment details
1-2 hours per week but we can be very flexible. We also offer study leave for our volunteers who are school or university pupils.
Restrictions
Experience required: • Helpful, friendly and caring.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Confidence in a hospital setting.
Travel details: There are vacancies available at:
• Broadford Hospital
Minimum age: 16