The Dudley Group is hosting a recruitment day for volunteers, which will be open to anyone who is interested in volunteering in health and care.
The recruitment day, taking place on Monday 3rd June, is being held during Volunteers’ Week, a national campaign which celebrates volunteers and their contributions.
Volunteers and members of the Trust’s Patient Experience team will be at the Health Hub, located in the main reception of Russells Hall Hospital, between 9am and 4pm, and will spend the day talking to patients and visitors about what is involved with volunteering at the Trust and what the many benefits are.
Diane Wake, chief executive said: “We are so grateful to all of our volunteers who give up their time to support the NHS. Becoming a volunteer at the Trust is a fantastic opportunity to support your local community and I would encourage anyone who is interested to apply.”
Volunteers are an integral part of the organisation, providing support with a range of tasks including preparation of drinks and breakfast on wards, helping patients and visitors find where to go, taking specimens to laboratories and admin and clerical support.
Jill Faulkner, head of patient experience said: “Our caring and compassionate volunteers help us to provide a good experience to our patients and visitors. The help they give every day is very important and we would love for more friendly and confident people to sign up to join the Trus’s volunteering programme.”
There are currently around 300 people signed up to volunteer at the Trust. The minimum age for volunteering is 16 and there is no upper age limit.
Application forms will be available on the day for those interested in the volunteering programme. More information can also be found at www.dgft.nhs.uk
