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:
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
Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Patient Support Volunteer - Foxley Ward, Dereham Community Hospital
Volunteers are needed to provide companionship and support for patients as well as assisting staff with non-clinical, practical tasks.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
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
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
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
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 ServiceOrganisation 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
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
Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Wymondham
Patient Support Volunteer - Ogden Court Community Hospital, Wymondham
Are you friendly, compassionate, and enthusiastic about supporting others? If so, our clinical teams at Ogden Court Community Hospital need your help!Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Patient Support Volunteer - Swaffham Community Hospital
Are you friendly, compassionate, and enthusiastic about supporting others? If so, our clinical teams at Swaffham Community Hospital need your help!Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week
Visitor & Host Support Volunteer - Willow Therapy Unit
Support visitors to the Willow Therapy Unit, oversee the Patient Coffee Club &ensure the Unit’s day area is a welcoming and enjoyable environment for patients.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · Flexible hours
High Kelling
Gardening Volunteer, Kelling Hospital
Keen gardeners are needed to keep the gardens at the hospital tidy and interesting, for the enjoyment of patients, visitors and staff. Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Wymondham
Activity Support Volunteer - Ogden Court Community Hospital, Wymondham
Volunteers are needed weekday afternoons to support patients with activities such as quizzes, puzzles, games, music, crafts, simple exercisesPosted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
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 ServiceOrganisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Activity Support Volunteer - Dereham Community Hospital
Support patients in group or individual activities such as quizzes, puzzles, games, music, crafts, simple exercises etc.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Pets as Therapy (PAT) Volunteer - Alder Ward & Beech Ward
Registered Pets as Therapy (PAT) dog and volunteer required at Norwich Community Hospital.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer ServiceOrganisation 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 ServiceOrganisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week
Downham Market
Patient Feedback & Survey Volunteer - Downham Market
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
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
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)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)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)
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)
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)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)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)Organisation role · 3–12 hrs/Week
Lowestoft
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)
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Cromer
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS) - North Norfolk
Community Support Service Volunteers provide a vital service for people in the North Norfolk area who need support at home when they are having a hard time.Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)Organisation role · Flexible hours
Downham Market
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS) Downhan Market
Volunteers are needed to help people in the Downham Market community: collecting essentials, help around the house, providing a bit of company. Flexible hours.Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)Organisation role · Flexible hours
King's Lynn
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS) King's Lynn
Volunteers are needed to help people in the King's Lynn community: collecting essentials, help around the house, providing a bit of company. Flexible hours.Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)
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)
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)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)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)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)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)Organisation role · Flexible hours
Halesworth
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS) Halesworth
Community Support Service Volunteers provide a vital service for people in theHalesworth area who need support at home when they are having a hard time.Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)
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)
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Fakenham
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS) Fakenham
Volunteers are needed to help in the people in the Fakenham community: collecting essentials, help around the house, providing a bit of company. Flexible hours.Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)
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. Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
Organisation role · 3–4 hrs/Week
Clinic Volunteer - Kirkley Mill Health Centre
Volunteers will provide practical support to clinic nurses at Kirkley Mill Health CentrePosted by East Coast Community Healthcare
Organisation role · Flexible hours
From home
Telephone Survey Volunteer - Home Based in Norfolk and Waveney
Telephone Survey Volunteers help collect valuable feedback by carrying out online surveys with patientsPosted by East Coast Community HealthcareOrganisation role · 2–4 hrs/Week