We have around 600 volunteers who tirelessly and generously give their time to services for patients and visitors. They perform a range of important roles, from ‘meeting and greeting’ patients and visitors at our hospital entrances to going around the wards with the sweet trolley. They may also help out with patients on the ward, providing assistance at mealtimes to those patients who need it and talking to stroke patients to aid their recovery by helping them practise and gain confidence.

If you’re interested in joining us as a volunteer you will need to complete an application form and provide two references. Once we have your form we may contact you to attend an interview. If successful, you will need to undertake occupational health clearance and a Criminal Records Bureau check which we will arrange. Please note that this process can sometimes take up to 2 months. 

 We’d love to hear from you - just download and fill in this volunteer application to apply.

If you need more information please contact Lynn Hindhaugh, volunteer services manager on 0191 2031352 or .