Blossom Service Volunteer
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity
Do you have a passion for helping others? Have you considered volunteering at your local hospital? The Blossom Service, at Bedfordshire Hospitals, enables volunteers to provide support and companionship for those receiving End of Life Care and their loved ones. The volunteers provide a hand to hold and friendly face at a heart-breaking and uncertain time. They can offer respite for those who may need it and be a companion for patients without visitors.
Do you have a passion for helping others? Have you considered volunteering at your local hospital? The Blossom Service, at Bedfordshire Hospitals, enables volunteers to provide support and companionship for those receiving End of Life Care and their loved ones. The volunteers provide a hand to hold and friendly face at a heart-breaking and uncertain time. They can offer respite for those who may need it and be a companion for patients without visitors. Offering a minimum of 3 hours, on a fortnightly basis, you can be part of a wonderful team that supports families who are loosing their loved ones. In addition, those patients who are in their last few days of life may not have any family. You can be the person to hold their hand and ensure they do not spend their last days alone. In addition, supporting Annie ( Service Coordinator ) on external events. Community stalls, talks etc. Would you like to volunteer? Give Annie a call on 07855 169492 or email Leanne.tucker2@bedsft.nhs.uk
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Fundraising,Support Work
Conservation, Language Skills, Reading & Writing
Good interpersonal and communication skills To be friendly and approachable Display good attention to detail Demonstrate personal resilience and effective coping skills for managing stress
Free parking when volunteering Experience in a hospital setting helping those receiving End of Life Care Feeling part of a team and needed Giving back to your local hospital
minimum 3 hours every fortnight
LU4 0DZ
Luton and Dunstable Hospital Charity Department (6 Calnwood Road, LU4 0ET) Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ Bedford Hospital Kempston Road Bedford MK42 9DJ
Public transport - ask for Luton and Dunstable Hospital or Bedford Hospital depending which site.
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