Becoming a Volunteer
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust has more than 800 men and women who give their time freely to help with various activities around the hospital.
The range of tasks include:
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Hospital guide service
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Helping on the Wards
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Helping in clinics
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Clerical Helpers
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Running Shops
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Running Coffee Bars
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Fund Raising
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Patient Library Service
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Hospital Radio
Current Opportunties for Volunteering Include:-
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Meal Time Assistants on wards
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General Assistance on wards
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Patient/Ward Representatives
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Admin and Clerical (lots of opportunites)
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(Please also see our independant volunteer webpages)
Can I Volunteer?
We welcome volunteers from the age of 16 whatever your sex and background. There is no upper age limit, providing you are reasonably fit. We do ask for a commitment of 3-4 hours per week, or more if you have the time.
People volunteer for a variety of reasons, the reasons being as varied as themselves. Everyone has something to give. The application process can take up to two months, so please bear this in mind when applying.
Volunteers are people very much like YOU!
How will I know what to do?
If you would like to volunteer but are worried that you have no previous experience, or perhaps fear you may be ‘thrown in the deep end’, don’t worry. Provision is made for volunteers to receive help and guidance until they become familiar with the work and ‘geography’ of the hospital.
Once you become a volunteer you will have on-going support from Paula Taylor, who will encourage you to contribute any ideas or suggestions you may have to improve our services.
For more information
Contact Paula Taylor for an informal chat. The Voluntary Services Department has a 24-hour voice mail service - if we cannot take your call in person, leave your name and telephone number and your call will be returned as soon as is possible.
Thank you for your interest. We hope you decide to join us at Portsmouth Hospitals.
Voluntary Services Department
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
PO6 3LY
Tel No: 023 9228 6401
E-mail: voluntary.services@porthosp.nhs.uk
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