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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

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
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
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
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
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
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 - 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
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
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
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—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—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)
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Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Halesworth

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Halesworth

Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Halesworth

Community Support Service Volunteers provide a vital service for people in the Halesworth area who need support at home when they are having a hard time.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)
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Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Carlton Colville

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Carlton Colville

Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Carlton Colville

Community Support Service Volunteers provide a vital service for people in the Carlton Colville area who need support at home when they are having a hard time.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)
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Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Aylsham

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Norwich

Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Aylsham

Volunteers are needed to help people in the Aylsham community: collecting essentials, help around the house, providing a bit of company. Flexible hours.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)
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Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Snettisham

Organisation role · Flexible hours

King's Lynn

Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Snettisham

Volunteers are needed to help people in the Snettisham community: collecting essentials, help around the house, providing a bit of company. Flexible hours.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)
New
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Mundesley

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Norwich

Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Mundesley

Community Support Service Volunteers provide a vital service for people in the Mundesley area who need support at home when they are having a hard time.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)
New
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Lowestoft

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Lowestoft

Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Lowestoft

Volunteers are needed to help people in the Lowestoft community: collecting essentials, help around the house, providing a bit of company. Flexible hours.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)
New
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS) Well next the Sea

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Wells-next-the-Sea

Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS) Well next the Sea

Volunteers are needed to help people in the Wells community: collecting essentials, help around the house, providing a bit of company. Flexible hours.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)
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Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Wroxham

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Norwich

Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Wroxham

Volunteers are needed to help people in the Wroxham community: collecting essentials, help around the house, providing a bit of company. Flexible hours.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)
New
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Holt

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Holt

Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Holt

Volunteers are needed to help people in the Holt community: collecting essentials, help around the house, providing a bit of company. Flexible hours.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)
New
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Wymondham

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Wymondham

Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Wymondham

Volunteers are needed to help people in the Wymondham community: collecting essentials, help around the house, providing a bit of company. Flexible hours.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)
New
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Diss

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Diss

Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Diss

Volunteers are needed to help people in the Diss community: collecting essentials, help around the house, providing a bit of company. Flexible hours.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)
New
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Long Stratton

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Norwich

Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS); Long Stratton

Volunteers are needed to help people in the Long Stratton community: collecting essentials, help around the house, providing a bit of company. Flexible hours.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)
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Telephone Admin Volunteer - Hamilton House

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Telephone Admin Volunteer - Hamilton House

Telephone Admin Volunteers help collect valuable feedback from patients by supporting them to complete an online survey. Office based in Lowestoft.

Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
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Stockroom Support Volunteer - Hamilton House & Kirkley Mill Health Centre

Organisation role · 2—4 hrs/Week

Stockroom Support Volunteer - Hamilton House & Kirkley Mill Health Centre

Great way to keep active! As a Stockroom Support Volunteer, you will provide assistance to East Coast Community Healthcare’s Store Person in Lowestoft.

Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
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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
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Activities Volunteer (Beccles Hospital)

Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week

Beccles

Activities Volunteer (Beccles Hospital)

Join our small team of volunteers to support patients engage with games and activities that encourage physical and mental reablement at Beccles Hospital.

Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
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Telephone Admin Volunteer - Home Based in Norfolk and Waveney

Organisation role · Flexible hours

From home

Telephone Admin Volunteer - Home Based in Norfolk and Waveney

Telephone Admin Volunteers help collect valuable feedback from patients by supporting them to complete an online survey.

Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
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