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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 ...
Activity Support Volunteer - Alder Ward
Contact person
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Summary
Volunteers are needed to support patients to engage in activities such as puzzles, games, reading, crafts and conversations.Detailed description
Detailed description
As an Activity Support Volunteer you will work alongside another volunteer to provide support to patients with activities and simple exercises as part of the ‘Reconditioning the Nation’ campaign. By encouraging patients with activities including chair and bay exercises, quizzes, and puzzles, board games, newspaper reading, arts and crafts, and conversations the you will empower patients to implement positive changes to their own health and wellbeing. Activities will be run on a 1:1 basis or group setting.
Time commitment
2-3 hours per week on an agreed weekday afternoon (excluding Tuesdays) -No evening or weekend sessions.
You will be supported by your Volunteer Coordinator, who will also support you through your induction and provide ongoing support throughout your time as a volunteer.
All volunteers will need complete a Standard DBS Check and provide two appropriate character references. All volunteers will need to attend our Volunteers’ Induction Session/Training.
🗣️ Native language skills
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
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.