Ward-Based Volunteer

Are you compassionate, reliable, and looking to give back to your community?

We are seeking Ward-Based Volunteers to support patients and staff across our hospital wards. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ experiences during their stay.

Bespoke Recruitment Event

We will be holding two recruitment events for Colchester Hospital on Thursday 30th April at 9am or 1pm to recruit and register new volunteers for our busy wards.

Places are limited, please complete our online registration form to secure your place and we will be in touch with further details.

What skills do I need?

What We’re Looking For:

• Good communication skills
• A caring and patient nature
• Reliability and commitment
• Respect for confidentiality and dignity
• A self-motivated individual who has the ability to work as part of a team or independently when needed

No clinical experience is required — just kindness, enthusiasm, and a willingness to help.

Interests

• Disability
• Health and Social Care
• Older People

Activities

• General Helping
• Practical Skills
• Supporting People and Befriending