Volunteering
We value volunteers for their unique contribution to patients, carers, the public, and staff.
Why volunteer?
- Learn new skills and gain experience
- Boost your confidence and wellbeing
- Make new friends
- Get insights into the health sector if you're studying
- Share your experience if you're retired
- Show potential employers your reliability if you're looking for work.
Volunteer roles
- Ward buddies befriend and listen to patients
- Recreational activities including arts, crafts, reading, games
- Breakfast club support
- Horticultural support
- Reading group
- Pastoral and spiritual care
- Administration
- Carer engagement
- Pets as therapy enhance health and wellbeing with visits from volunteers and their assessed animals.
How to apply
- Join a volunteering webinar
- Email dpn-tr.DPTVolunteers@nhs.net