Any volunteers?
Volunteering with UH Bristol works to everyone's benefit. In an
era of tight resources, the contribution that volunteers make to
our services is a great help to us and to our patients. In areas
that complement the clinical services we provide, a few hours
willingly given can transform our patients' experience of the Trust
and we're always keen to bring more aboard!
Our tally of volunteers already includes parents' support
groups, people providing hand care and massage for cancer patients,
advice and support groups for sufferers of various conditions
including multiple sclerosis, ambulance car drivers and more. If
you approach our information desk, you're likely to be greeted by a
volunteer welcomer from Clifton College. And, of course, there are
numerous volunteer fundraising efforts going on at any given
time.
For the volunteers themselves, though, there's the satisfaction
of making a real impact on behalf of the Trust and the people it
serves, and it's a great way of finding out more about our work,
maybe even as an introduction to a career with us.
If you'd like to know more about becoming a volunteer, please
email Glennie Derrick or call her on 0117 342
1530 or 0117 342 1531.
Please note: for health and safety reasons,
most voluntary placements are for those aged above 18, although
some of our charities do have junior membership from the age of 14,
usually offering placements in a retail environment.
Initially you will be invited to an interview to discuss the
opportunities available and try to match your skills with the
current vacancies. If an opportunity arises, you will then need to
complete the following recruitment procedure:
- Complete an application form
- Provide us with two references
- Criminal Records Bureau Check
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Attend volunteers induction day
On clearance of the above you'll be given a starter pack and a
date to start.
How long and how often can I volunteer?
Most volunteers do half day sessions, either morning or
afternoon, once a week, although some choose to do a full day
once a week. Most of our opportunities are Monday to
Friday but we do have some opportunities available during evenings
and weekends. We are very flexible and always happy to discuss
alternatives that fit in with your own commitments.
Application forms
Please contact us for an application form.
Expenses
We pay travel expenses to our volunteers and encourage them to
use the local bus service or hospital free bus. Facilities are
available for those who wish to cycle. Volunteers who contribute
over 4 hours a day are entitled to claim a luncheon allowance.
Expenses may be claimed on a weekly or monthly basis by producing
receipts.
Where can I volunteer?
Volunteers are needed in the following places:
- Outpatients
- Wards
- Our patient library
- Our retail outlets
- Information Centres
- Our main reception in the BRI
- Fundraising groups
- Playroom
- Hospital radio
- Driving
- Chaplaincy
- Accident and Emergency
- Our League of Friends
- Red Cross
- Helping with our scout group
