Why wouldn’t you choose the Isle of Wight NHS Trust?
We service a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users. Every day brings a fresh challenge to our staff and being part of our island gives you the opportunity to work as one cohesive team.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. There is a regional airport at Southampton, with flights to many European destinations as well as UK mainland cities The island offers our visitors and residents an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year round events, festivals and award-winning attractions..
Further details about our Trust, working and living on the Island is provided in the navigation panels 'additional documentation' and 'further links' sections.
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust looks forward to receiving your application.
We are seeking friendly and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to undertake a rewarding voluntary role.
Our volunteers are a vital part of the team. They all make a significant difference to our patients, visitors and our staff.
Depending on the area they work, our volunteers undertake a wide variety of activities including talking to patients, making teas and coffees,helping to make beds, signposting to services and escorting people around the hospital.
Some of the roles volunteers are involved in include:
Befriending Patients
Ward Helpers
Meet and Greet
Chaplaincy
Members of the Patient Council
Hospital Car Service drivers
Gardening
Why Volunteer?
Job satisfaction
The chance to gain experience and develop new skill
Social contact and activity
The opportunity to help other people
A rewarding and fun experience
How much commitment is required?
Each volunteer decides how much time they are able to offer; however we do ask that they commit for a minimum of 6 months and ideally for an average of approximately 4+ hours per week.
Please direct all queries by email to volunteer@iow.nhs.uk
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