Volunteers provide an important link to the community and people of all ages and abilities give up their valuable time to work for the trust for free.
Our volunteers play a vital role in the delivery of our key services and there are opportunities and fundraising activities within the hospital.
Volunteering roles are open to anyone aged 16 years and over that either live/work or attend school/college within the Harrogate District. Due to overwhelming demand for placements, we regret that we are unable to accept applications from anyone living outside of the area.
We have introduced two deadline dates for 6th form students wishing to apply for volunteering. Please note your applications must be in by the following dates: 15 November 2012 and 15 April 2013. If your application is outside of these dates it will be held until the next intake.
Volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of a six month period on a weekly basis giving anything from a hour or two to a full day. All prospective volunteers are required to undergo a Criminal Records Bureau Check, provide satisfactory references and attend a volunteer induction session prior to being placed. Please be aware that this process may take up to three months, and there may be a further delay due to the high number of requests that are currently being received.
We have over 450 volunteers who are involved in the following areas:
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Working in patient clinics
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Assisting our chaplaincy team
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Helping out in the WRVS café
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Welcoming patients and visitors
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Participating in support groups
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Running Harrogate Hospital Radio
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Fund-raising activities
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The Hospital’s ‘It’s in Your Hands’ Hand Hygiene campaign
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The Hospital’s annual Open Event
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Meal Time Assistance volunteering roles
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Pharmacy
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Discharge Planning
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Ward Assistants
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Admin & Ward Clerk Assistance
Examples of Event Volunteering include:
To download an online application form click here After completion please email to fiona.tomlinson@hdft.nhs.uk or alternatively post to Fiona Tomlinson , Volunteer Coordinator, Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate HG2 7SX.
If you experience difficulties either downloading or completing the form, or would like a little more information, please contact Fiona Tomlinson, Volunteer Coordinator on 01423 555736 or email fiona.tomlinson@hdft.nhs.uk. Fiona works closely with Claire Healy, Education Liaison Officer and Michael Aldridge Work Experience Coordinator.
