Support at Home Volunteer (James Paget Hospital, Norfolk)

For people recovering from illness, or who are facing a recent diagnosis, being able to stay in their own home can make all the difference.

Our Support at Home Volunteers help with shopping, getting to appointments or checking in with a phone call. Spread the power of kindness with us and help make a difficult and distressing time a little bit easier.

We would like you to be able to:

• Volunteer for 4 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm

• Drive and have access to a vehicle

Health and Safety Statement

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need. If you have any questions before applying please contact us at

More about this role

Volunteer role

Support at Home Volunteer

Volunteer manager

Volunteer Manager

Where you will be based

Community

Why we want you

If you are compassionate and like helping and meeting people, then this could be the role for you. Volunteers like you support people with day to day tasks and help to build their confidence so that they can continue to live independently in their own home.

What you will be doing

• Visit people in their home.
• Bring people home from hospital and settle them in.
• Give companionship, including relieving a carer or relative for a short time.
• Support with shopping and collecting prescriptions.
• Help people to get to medical appointments.
• Keep records of tasks.

The skills you need

• Warm and friendly with empathy for others.
• Good communication skills.
• Encouraging and supportive.
• Enjoy meeting and spending time with new people.
• Can work independently and as a part of a team.
• Able to commit to a regular shift.

What's in it for you

• Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team.
• A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones.
• All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training).
• Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training.
• An opportunity to be part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people's lives.