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Royal Voluntary Service (RVS)
Activity type: Advice, Information and Support, Caring, Community Work, Counselling and Listening, Driving, Health and Wellbeing, Hospitals and Hospices, Languages, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Older People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Royal Voluntary Servicehttps://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/ is one of the largest volunteering organisations in Great Britain, providing vital, responsive services which support public health, social care and wellbeing. Its staff and thousands of volunteers support people in need, with the aim of building resilience in local communities.
Originally set up as the Women’s Voluntary Service (subsequently the WRVS) in 1938, the charity began its life helping civilians during the Second World War. The charity has supported the NHS since its inception. Today’s Royal Voluntary Service NHS volunteers provide patient companionship and transport, on-ward exercise sessions, and settlement support for vulnerable patients following a stay in hospital. In local communities, Royal Voluntary Service (volunteers) run(s) physical activity classes, dining clubs and social groups which bring people together, promoting better health, social interaction and connection. The charity is also one of the UK’s largest hospital retailers with 200 volunteer-run shops, cafes and trolley services providing refreshments and company to patients, hospital staff and visitors.
Originally set up as the Women’s Voluntary Service (subsequently the WRVS) in 1938, the charity began its life helping civilians during the Second World War. The charity has supported the NHS since its inception. Today’s Royal Voluntary Service NHS volunteers provide patient companionship and transport, on-ward exercise sessions, and settlement support for vulnerable patients following a stay in hospital. In local communities, Royal Voluntary Service (volunteers) run(s) physical activity classes, dining clubs and social groups which bring people together, promoting better health, social interaction and connection. The charity is also one of the UK’s largest hospital retailers with 200 volunteer-run shops, cafes and trolley services providing refreshments and company to patients, hospital staff and visitors.
Description of role: We need volunteers!
Do you enjoy meeting a diverse range of people and helping others? Looking to gain people skills, social communication and demonstrate care? If you would like to have a positive impact on people in your community and support the NHS then this volunteer role is for you.
What will you I be doing?
You will volunteer with a client who is over the age of 18+ for up to 6 weeks. Check on their welfare when they get back home from hospital. Support them to take positive steps to support their recovery. Connect them to their community and reduce their isolation. Assisted shopping, driving individuals to medical appointments. Make weekly phone calls, pop in for a cup of tea and a chat (following the safety guidelines.) or link the person to other services in the area - whatever suits the person.
Your role will involve elements of lone working and travel locally in Manchester. You will make a real difference to the people that you support by keeping them independent in their own homes and help to prevent re-admissions.
If you would like to become a volunteer please call us on 01618508650/ 07717440951 or email: manchestersyr@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Or go to : https://my.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/opportunities/d11c81e0-c61a-f011-9989-7c1e52653117
Follow us locally on Twitter: @RoyalVol_Manc
Web: www.Royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Do you enjoy meeting a diverse range of people and helping others? Looking to gain people skills, social communication and demonstrate care? If you would like to have a positive impact on people in your community and support the NHS then this volunteer role is for you.
What will you I be doing?
You will volunteer with a client who is over the age of 18+ for up to 6 weeks. Check on their welfare when they get back home from hospital. Support them to take positive steps to support their recovery. Connect them to their community and reduce their isolation. Assisted shopping, driving individuals to medical appointments. Make weekly phone calls, pop in for a cup of tea and a chat (following the safety guidelines.) or link the person to other services in the area - whatever suits the person.
Your role will involve elements of lone working and travel locally in Manchester. You will make a real difference to the people that you support by keeping them independent in their own homes and help to prevent re-admissions.
If you would like to become a volunteer please call us on 01618508650/ 07717440951 or email: manchestersyr@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Or go to : https://my.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/opportunities/d11c81e0-c61a-f011-9989-7c1e52653117
Follow us locally on Twitter: @RoyalVol_Manc
Web: www.Royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Numeracy and Finance, Creative Skills, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Friday AM, Friday PM, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Sunday AM, Sunday PM
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2 hours per week
Location:
Inspire Centre
Manchester
M19 3AR