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We are currently looking to recruit individuals who would like to contribute to their local community by joining our Board of Trustees. We are seeking team players who have strategic vision, independent judgement, a willingness to give time and commitment to help support and develop our organisation. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with knowledge and experience in: HR, Fundraising, Digital Marketing/Communications, Governance, Climate Change, Public and Third Sector Organisations.
Applicants will have the experience and skills to ensure that the charity continues to develop and provide high-quality long-term services. As a Trustee, you will be required to ensure to the good governance of the organisation which will involve attendance at quarterly board meetings and an annual AGM, alongside participation in working project groups and sub committees
This is an exciting time to join our board. We have recently launched our new three-year strategic plan and you will have the opportunity to work with the other Trustees and our Chief Officer to take this plan forward.
As a Trustee, you will have the opportunity to shape the strategic direction and governance of the organisation. Your insights, expertise, and decision-making will directly influence the overall impact and effectiveness of our work.
In return, you will have the chance to develop your skills in leadership and governance, strategic thinking, financial management and decision making.
Provide a befriending service to patients and support spiritual care team
- Volunteers will be expected to visit and provide a befriending service to patients in acute hospital wards and maintain contact with them during their inpatient stay in line with local on-site needs.
- Volunteers will respect the patients’ personal beliefs and provide a basic level of emotionally support
To support patients in the ward by spending time with them, assisting with distributing meals or carrying out activities.
Volunteers can carry out a range of duties to support patients within the wards. Patients may be elderly or not have any visitors so having volunteers spend time with them can really make a difference. Our ward helpers can support with some or all of the following tasks:
- Chatting to patients and helping them feel at ease
- Assist during the patient mealtimes (12pm or 5pm) to distribute food and drinks and help to clear up at the end
- Serving juice, tea and coffee to patients under ward instruction
- Playing board games or arts and crafts with patients
- Offering companionship and someone the patients can talk to
Essential Corporate Induction and training will be provided on learnPro for all volunteers to ensure they are prepared for the role eg Hand Hygiene and Fire Awareness Training.
The Care Experience volunteer will require a high level of concentration when carrying out interviews. The ability to track and record feedback/activity accurately and consistently. The ability to summarise key issues and actions arising from the walkrounds. The need for active listening skills and good communication skills and willingness to work with staff in clinical settings. Sensitive enquiry to find out what works well and what does not in wards whilst identifying points that can be improved both in terms of quality and safety.
This role involves visiting wards and speaking to patients and visitors to carry out interviews as directed by the Head of Department. Maintain records of interviews and audits in line with guidelines. Return reports to appropriate departments.
Volunteers must show a willingness to undertake training and comply with NHS Golden Jubilee policies and procedures.
The primary role of the Outpatient Support Volunteer is to support the work of The Surgical Centre and Orthopaedic Outpatient Departments by providing a service to guide patients to pods or departments within the hospital as directed by staff.
They will require to be friendly, reliable and of a clean and smart appearance. The volunteer will show patience and understanding of the patient's needs by escorting them at the patient’s pace. Volunteers require good communication skills and a willingness to work with staff in clinical settings.
The volunteer will require to have good interpersonal skills as they will interact/communicate with patients, nursing staff and practitioners. They will be required to report any matters of concern directly to the Co-ordinating Nurse for the clinic or the Senior Charge Nurse for Outpatients as required.
The role of the Welcome Guide is to provide help, direction and reassurance and to offer a friendly and helpful welcome to patients, families and visitors.
Be welcoming by chatting to patients and visitors and make them feel at ease. Actively observe patients/visitors to the unit identifying anyone who may appear in need of assistance.
Signposting patients to waiting areas to be called for their appointment. Liaising with staff in the unit as necessary.
The role of the Meet & Greet Volunteer is to offer a friendly face and welcome to patients, families and visitors. Volunteers guide people to the appropriate department/person within the hospital.
The post holder will record the number of people they assist during their session. This role requires knowledge about the hospital and where services are located. It is also useful if volunteers are familiar with the wider community including public transport availability. All volunteers at NHS Golden Jubilee are required to complete learning modules including Hand Hygiene and Fire Awareness.
CVS Falkirk & District are curating an exhibition 'Capturing Volunteer Stories, 1984-2024' which will be hosted at Arnotdale House between the 10th and 20th of September 2024! The exhibition showcases the amazing contributions made by volunteers over the last forty years, and the impact that they continue to make across Falkirk and District.
To help with the running of the exhibition, we are looking for volunteers who share our passion for heritage and the third sector! Exhibition volunteers will support us by: meeting and greeting visitors to our temporary exhibition; offering further information and guidance; directing visitors to activities and information; helping supervise our tuck shop (pay what you can, to be donated to Cyrenians).
As a volunteer you will add that extra spark to our exhibition and be part of a team that will contribute to enhancing our visitors’ experience!
This is also a great opportunity to: develop your skills in teamwork, customer service and communication; gain experience in a heritage/visitor attraction; to meet like-minded people and be in a great team.
If you would like further information then please do get in touch!
Can you help us improve outcomes for our young people? We are looking for volunteer drivers, who can spare one evening a week, to transport young people to and from our group sessions.
Your role will be vital in removing barriers to opportunities and reducing social isolation, helping young people engage with activities that strengthen friendships and build confidence.
In return, you will be fully supported by our dedicated staff, reimbursed for any expenses relating to your voluntary role and, of course, have the opportunity to make a positive difference to the life of a young person.
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for our young people? Can you spare one evening a week?
We are looking for volunteers to take on one-to-one befriender roles. The role of a befriender involves planning activities for your young person, such as cinema trips and outings to local attractions, offering them opportunities to grow in confidence and improve their well-being. As well as volunteer befrienders, we have at present some participants who are particularly interested in sport so we are also looking for more active volunteers.
In return, you will be fully supported by our dedicated staff, reimbursed for any expenses relating to your voluntary role and, of course, have the opportunity to make a positive difference to the life of a young person.