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Marie Curie is here for anyone with an illness they're likely to die from, and those close to them. Everyone deserves the right support at the end of life.
To help us offer this support, we are looking for volunteers to raise vital funds for Marie Curie and to spread the word about our work. Alongside other group members, our fundraising team organises collections, fundraising events and encourages support for Marie Curie in the local community. Our fundraising groups also act as ambassadors, sharing the message about the work of Marie Curie and supporting local people, clubs and organisations to fundraise too.
The role includes, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
-Helping organise collections, events and other fundraising activities.
-Helping promote the work of the charity and encourage support from the local community.
-Regularly attending group meetings in Larbert.
If you are interested and would like to find out more then please get in touch!
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.
We're looking for volunteers who love meeting new people to help us support people in the community across the Orkney Islands who are affected by a terminal illness. We know that facing the end of life can be an isolating experience for both patients and carers, and that little things can make a big difference. Our Companion Volunteers are matched with people in their area to help them life well and remain socially active whatever their diagnosis.
Key activities include:
• Meeting with the person you are matched with once a week to provide company and social support.
• Being a listening ear for someone affected by a terminal illness.
• Providing support with small practical tasks, i.e. collecting shopping or accessing the internet.
• Reporting in to the Volunteer Services Coordinator after your visit by email.
• Maintaining the boundaries of the role and seeking further support if unsure.
• Respecting the people we work with and their individual circumstances.
• Attend all training and supervision sessions including one to one support sessions.
What could a volunteer gain from the experience?
This is a wonderful opportunity if you want to make a direct difference to someone in your community and if you enjoy working with people. This is also a great opportunity if you want to gain skills relevant to employment in the Health and Social Care sector. You will be part of a dedicated team who are making a real difference to the lives of people across the Orkney Islands.
We are looking for volunteers to help with an exciting event coming up in Union Terrace Gardens – The Big Bounce! Which takes place between the 8th-11th August 2024. This is a great opportunity to be part of a fantastic event in the heart of Aberdeen City centre.
A team of 300 volunteers are to be recruited to make The Big Bounce possible across the four-day weekend, a superb opportunity to give back to the local community and help make an event to be attended by thousands of families a massive success. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to bring fun and energy to the team, ensuring that members of the public have a safe and memorable experience.
There are an abundance of areas to support during the event, including welcoming visitors, selling wristbands, merchandise and balloons, helping staff to supervise bouncy castles and funfair stalls, as well as steward the event. As official event volunteers, you will receive tickets to be used during the weekend to show our appreciation for your incredible support.
Those interested in gifting their time, skills and expertise are invited to get in touch with the Charlie House volunteer team by emailing volunteer@charliehouse.org.uk, with spaces to take part expected to fill up fast.
With bouncy castles, funfair stalls, music and much more, it's once again guaranteed to be a leading family event in the Aberdeen summer calendar.
You will you work in your choice of one of the 7 libraries in Angus. Some work in the community may be required. Each of the libraries has a Macmillan ‘Pod’, this has a seating areas along with various leaflets and booklets for self help. Volunteers would be based in the pods and would maintain and support people.
Duties and responsibilities:
A mixture of duties will available including: Welcoming people at our Macmillan drop-in sessions and information points, responding to enquiries and providing support and assistance, signposting people to support; groups and 121 sessions. You may also be asked to help with stock taking. Opportunities to get involved in fundraising will also be available.
At the Forfar Library maintain Macmillan you will host our Green Room and keep it in good order. The Green Room is a new refurbished therapy room used for prosthetic and wig fittings, complementary treatments and any other support that can be offered. This room saves those undergoing treatment having to travel to Ninewells Hospitals or further afield to Perth. This room is open to all those undergoing treatment across Angus.