Blue Skies’ Volunteer

Job overview

We have a team of staff based at Blackpool Victoria Hospital who will talk you through your role, make sure you are comfortable with your surroundings and will be on hand to answer any questions or concerns you may have while you are a volunteer.

Main duties of the job

All volunteers will complete a six week trial as an opportunity for them to check if they will enjoy volunteering, and for us to assess the suitability of their voluntary role. At all times volunteers will be expected to:

Participate in appropriate training required by the Trust, the Voluntary Services Department and the respective area;

Promote a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere;

Offer a smile to everyone and engage in friendly and appropriate conversation with those people who would like to talk;

Demonstrate respect and sensitivity to all individuals, ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times;

Refer individuals to the appropriate member of staff where necessary;

Engage in any other appropriate activity under the guidance and support of a member of staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Participate in appropriate training required by the Trust, the Voluntary Services Department and the respective area;
• Promote a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere;
• Offer a smile to everyone and engage in friendly and appropriate conversation with those people who would like to talk;
• Demonstrate respect and sensitivity to all individuals, ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times;
• Refer individuals to the appropriate member of staff where necessary;
• Engage in any other appropriate activity under the guidance and support of a member of staff.