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Voluntary Norfolk Services

For over 50 years Voluntary Norfolk has been working with people to improve lives and strengthen communities. Volunteers play a vital role in making our communities stronger across Norfolk.


Whether you’re looking to gain more information and experience within a healthcare setting or looking to make a difference with a bit of extra time you have, we’ve got the perfect volunteering opportunity for you.

Our volunteering offer

There are lots of benefits of volunteering with Voluntary Norfolk, including:

Access to a programme of digital and face-to-face training
An opportunity to gain experience in the healthcare and voluntary sector
Opportunities to volunteer with multiple services and transfer from one to the other quickly and efficiently
Regular contact with our friendly and knowledgeable coordinators who are always happy to provide support

Our volunteers in action

When you volunteer with Voluntary Norfolk you join a group of amazing, dedicated people who make a real difference.

Our current volunteering opportunities

Patient Support Volunteer - Swaffham Community Hospital

Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week

Patient Support Volunteer - Swaffham Community Hospital

Volunteers are needed to have a chat with patients on the ward and to provide basic practical support to busy members of staff.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Patient Support Volunteer - Pine Cottage, Colman Hospital, Norwich

Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week

Patient Support Volunteer - Pine Cottage, Colman Hospital, Norwich

Are you able to engage with and motivate others, especially when they are going through a difficult time? If so, this may be the role for you.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Gardening Volunteer

Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week

Gardening Volunteer

Help to keep a newly established garden at the hospital tidy and interesting, for the enjoyment of patients, visitors and staff.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Activity Support Volunteer - Pineheath Ward, Kelling Community Hospital

Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week

High Kelling

Activity Support Volunteer - Pineheath Ward, Kelling Community Hospital

Volunteers are needed to support patients with activities such as having a sing-along, throwing a ball around or playing bingo and so on.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Patient Support Volunteer - Pineheath Ward, Kelling Community Hospital

Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week

High Kelling

Patient Support Volunteer - Pineheath Ward, Kelling Community Hospital

Are you friendly, compassionate, and enthusiastic about supporting others? If so, our clinical teams at Kelling Community Hospital need your help!

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Meet and Greet Volunteers at Norwich Community Hospital

Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week

Norwich

Meet and Greet Volunteers at Norwich Community Hospital

The aim of the Patient Meet & Greet Volunteer role is to support NCH&C as patients arrive for their scheduled appointments with a variety of services.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Admin Support  Volunteer - Wymondham

Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week

Admin Support Volunteer - Wymondham

An Admin Support Volunteer is needed to help the friendly Community Team in Wymondham with preparing and collating patient information packs.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Pets as Therapy (PAT) Volunteer - Norwich Community Hospital Inpatient Units

Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week

Pets as Therapy (PAT) Volunteer - Norwich Community Hospital Inpatient Units

Registered Pets as Therapy (PAT) dog and volunteer required at Norwich Community Hospital.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Stockroom Support Volunteer - Thetford

Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week

Thetford

Stockroom Support Volunteer - Thetford

The Stockroom Support volunteer will assist by auditing and replenishing equipment used by the Community Nursing Team.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Stockroom Support Volunteer - Swaffham Community Hospital

Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week

Swaffham

Stockroom Support Volunteer - Swaffham Community Hospital

The Stockroom Support volunteer will assist by auditing and replenishing equipment used by the Community Nursing Team.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Patient Feedback & Survey Volunteer - Swaffham

Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week

Swaffham

Patient Feedback & Survey Volunteer - Swaffham

Support Norfolk Community Health by gathering feedback by telephone from patients who have recently received treatment and support from NCH&C.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Patient Support Volunteer - North Walsham Hospital

Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week

Patient Support Volunteer - North Walsham Hospital

Are you friendly, compassionate, and enthusiastic about supporting others? If so, our clinical teams at North Walsham Hospital need your help!

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Patient Feedback & Survey Volunteer

Organisation role · Flexible hours

From home

Patient Feedback & Survey Volunteer

Support Norfolk Community Health by gathering feedback by telephone from patients who have recently received treatment and support from NCH&C.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Stockroom Support  Volunteer - St James Clinic Kings Lynn

Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week

Stockroom Support Volunteer - St James Clinic Kings Lynn

Do you enjoy organising and tidying? If so, our friendly Community Nursing Team at St James clinic need your help with their Stockroom.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Stockroom Support Volunteer - Thorpe Health Centre

Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week

Norwich

Stockroom Support Volunteer - Thorpe Health Centre

The Stockroom Support volunteer will assist by auditing and replenishing equipment used by community teams and clinics.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
NCH&C Pool Van Volunteer

Organisation role · 2—5 hrs/Week

Norwich

NCH&C Pool Van Volunteer

The Pool Van volunteer will support staff at Aylsham Health Centre and the Supported Care team at Mill Close, Aylsham by managing the 3 pool vans.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Stockroom Support  Volunteer - Long Stratton Health Centre

Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week

Norwich

Stockroom Support Volunteer - Long Stratton Health Centre

Do you enjoy organising and tidying? If so, our friendly Community Nursing Team at Long Stratton Health Centre need your help with their Stockroom.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Activity Support Volunteer - Swaffham Community Hospital

Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week

Activity Support Volunteer - Swaffham Community Hospital

Volunteers are needed to support patients with activities such as quizzes, puzzles, games, music, crafts, simple sports etc.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
NCH&C Pool Van Volunteer

Organisation role · 2—5 hrs/Week

High Kelling

NCH&C Pool Van Volunteer

The Pool Van volunteer will support staff at Kelling Hospital and the community nursing staff by managing the 3 pool vans.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver

Organisation role · 3—12 hrs/Week

King's Lynn

Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver

Our friendly team of volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport Norfolk patients to their essential medical appointments across East Anglia.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk and Health Transportation Group (HTG-UK)
Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver

Organisation role · 3—12 hrs/Week

Thetford

Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver

Our friendly team of volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport Norfolk patients to their essential medical appointments across East Anglia.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk and Health Transportation Group (HTG-UK)
Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver

Organisation role · 3—12 hrs/Week

Great Yarmouth

Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver

Our friendly team of volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport Norfolk patients to their essential medical appointments across East Anglia.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk and Health Transportation Group (HTG-UK)
Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver

Organisation role · 3—12 hrs/Week

Fakenham

Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver

Our friendly team of volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport Norfolk patients to their essential medical appointments across East Anglia.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk and Health Transportation Group (HTG-UK)
Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver

Organisation role · 3—6 hrs/Week

Flexible location

Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver

Our friendly team of volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport Norfolk patients to their essential medical appointments across East Anglia.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk and Health Transportation Group (HTG-UK)
Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver

Organisation role · 3—12 hrs/Week

Cromer

Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver

Our friendly team of volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport Norfolk patients to their essential medical appointments across East Anglia.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk and Health Transportation Group (HTG-UK)
Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver

Organisation role · 3—12 hrs/Week

Norwich

Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver

Our friendly team of volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport Norfolk patients to their essential medical appointments across East Anglia.

Posted by Voluntary Norfolk and Health Transportation Group (HTG-UK)
Clinic Volunteer - Northgate Hospital

Organisation role · 3—4 hrs/Week

Great Yarmouth

Clinic Volunteer - Northgate Hospital

Volunteers will offer practical assistance to the nurses at the Leg Ulcer Clinic at Northgate Hospital, Great Yarmouth.

Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
Clinic Volunteer - Kirkley Mill Health Centre

Organisation role · 3—4 hrs/Week

Clinic Volunteer - Kirkley Mill Health Centre

Volunteers will provide practical support to clinic nurses at Kirkley Mill Health Centre, Lowestoft.

Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
Clinic Volunteer - Shrublands Health Centre

Organisation role · 2—4 hrs/Week

Clinic Volunteer - Shrublands Health Centre

Volunteers required to assist the nurses at Shrublands Health Centre, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth.

Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
Ward Volunteer - Carlton Court Hospital

Organisation role · 2—4 hrs/Week

Carlton Colville

Ward Volunteer - Carlton Court Hospital

Ward Volunteers provide companionship and conversation to patients on the ward at Carlton Court Hospital, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft.

Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
Ward Volunteer - Beccles Hospital

Organisation role · 2—4 hrs/Week

Ward Volunteer - Beccles Hospital

Ward Volunteers provide companionship and conversation to patients on the ward at Beccles Community Hospital.

Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
Gardening volunteer - Beccles Hospital

Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week

Gardening volunteer - Beccles Hospital

Gardening Volunteers provide practical support for the upkeep and maintenance of the Minsmere Garden at Beccles Community Hospital.

Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare