Our patients living with a mental illness often enjoy social engagement and our acute admissions service provide this in an array of activities such as
- walking and talking,
- board games,
- movies,
- quizzes,
- accompanied visits to places of interest etc.
Our volunteers play an integral part in this, being part of a proactive team, whilst volunteering alongside ward staff to offer our patients therapeutic engagement.
We are now looking to recruit enthusiastic volunteers to volunteer into one of our acute admission services within the Sunderland area.
The volunteer will be volunteering into a service for men aged 18 years and over with a mental illness who require assessment and treatment in hospital.
We provide a full recruitment, training, and screening process for all our potential volunteers. We are also pleased to provide ongoing support alongside wellbeing and development sessions whilst volunteering within our Trust.
We would like volunteers who can offer 2/3 hours per week between Monday and Friday and can support us for at least 6 months
Skills
We are looking for volunteers who are
- approachable,
- supportive,
- sensitive to the needs of others.
- Ideally, we are looking for someone who has an interest in helping people who are living with a mental illness and would love to make a difference.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
Over 18 - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
We are also pleased to provide ongoing support alongside wellbeing and development sessions whilst volunteering within our Trust. - Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 31/10/2023
End Date: 12/12/2024
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
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