Activities Volunteer Opportunity - Swaffham Community Hospital

Activities Volunteer Opportunity - Swaffham Community Hospital

Practical details

Volunteering Organisation role

2—3 hrs/Week
15 Sporle Rd, Swaffham PE37 7HL, UK

Contact person

Fiona Podolski

Ask Fiona a question

Provided

Reimbursement of costs
Extra support

Requirements

Native language skills
Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service

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Do you enjoy bringing smiles to others and getting involved in fun, meaningful activities? Friendly and enthusiastic volunteers needed. Apply Now!

We’re looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to support and engage patients on the ward at Swaffham Community Hospital.


What You’ll Do

  • Run or support fun and engaging activities
  • Encourage patients to take part in simple recreational or chair-based exercises
  • Spend time chatting and building connections
  • Help create a positive, enjoyable environment
  • Share your hobbies or interests with patients (if you’d like!)


What We’re Looking For

  • Friendly, patient, and reliable individuals
  • No experience needed – just enthusiasm and compassion
  • Availability to give a few hours each week


What You’ll Gain

  • A truly rewarding volunteering experience
  • New skills and increased confidence
  • The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives


About the Role

Activities may take place:

  • In a group setting in the ward day room
  • At the bedside (bay setting)
  • 1:1 with patients


Before You Start

To volunteer, you will need to:

  • Complete a DBS check
  • Provide two character references
  • Attend an induction and training session


Interested? Get involved and help brighten someone’s day.

Related to

Befriending
Social contact
Arts & crafts
Creative
Music
Health
Wellbeing
Community & family
Good health and well-being
Sustainable cities and communities
Partnerships for the goals
Suitable for under 18's

Getting there

About Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service

Voluntary Norfolk's NCH&C Volunteer Service supports Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust by recruiting , training and coordinating volunteers to carry out a wide range of roles across community NHS services in Norfolk.

The NCH&C Volunteer Service strives to be a leader in NHS volunteering, offering inclusive opportunities which support the Trust to provide an excellent patient experience, empower individuals and strengthen local communities.

See more opportunities by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service

Practical details

Volunteering Organisation role

2—3 hrs/Week
15 Sporle Rd, Swaffham PE37 7HL, UK

Contact person

Fiona Podolski

Ask Fiona a question

Provided

Reimbursement of costs
Extra support

Requirements

Native language skills