Providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere to patients and visitors as they enter the hospital. Signposting, and if necessary, guiding to relevant areas/departments within the hospital. Supporting with the implementation of COVID safety measures (wearing of masks and use of hand gel). Maintain stock of wheelchairs; replacing once someone has finished and cleaning for next use. This can be a difficult time for patients and visitors so having that warm and helpful welcome can make all the difference. Quote: I attended Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline. At the entrance door I was met with professionalism. The friendly meet and greeter at the door made me feel as though I was entering a top hotel.

To assist with general light gardening activities in the patient garden areas to provide an attractive and enhanced environment for patients, visitors and staff to enjoy. Garden maintenance (light activities) – including weeding, pruning, dead heading, bed preparation, tidying and path maintenance. Volunteers will have access to tools required for the role but must ensure garden shed is kept in a clean and clear manner. Any ideas/suggestions to develop the garden area are welcome but should be consulted with staff in the first instance.

To assist ward staff in the delivery of patient care by carrying out a range of non-clinical tasks and activities. This may include; -Assisting in the preparation and serving of refreshments to patients; assisting patients to complete menu cards, handing out cutlery and crockery, serving tea/coffee, refreshing water jugs. -Assisting patients under the direction and guidance from staff at mealtimes with serving refreshments, opening sandwich packets. This will not involve in assisting with patient feeding. -Engaging with patients to provide company and stimulation; games such as dominoes and cards, reading with/to patients, conversational visits. -Helping to make the ward a safe and welcoming environment.

NHS Community Hospitals are looking for volunteers to assist nursing staff in the ward environment by carrying out a range of non-clinical tasks and activities. This may include: -Assisting in the preparation and serving of refreshments to patients, assisting patients to complete menu cards, handing out cutlery and crockery, serving tea/coffee, refreshing water jugs. -Assisting patients under the direction and guidance from staff at mealtimes with serving refreshments, opening sandwich packets. This role will not involve any patient feeding. -Engaging with patients to provide company and stimulation: games such as dominoes and cards, reading with/to patients, conversational visits. -Helping to make the ward a safe and welcoming environment.