New Volunteer Roles

In the Hospice Day Service (HDS) we have six new volunteer roles.  They are called ‘Extended Role Volunteers’.  The Extended Role Volunteers will be in uniform and have received training to assist the nursing staff with things such as personal care, feeding and transferring patients.  They will undergo practical supervision by our nurses to complete their competencies.

 ‘It just seemed so logical to be one of these volunteers, to help with small tasks when the nursing staff can be so busy.  Sometimes we have a small number of professional staff with a large number of patients and it feels great to be able to help them instead of feeling frustrated we couldn’t.’ Sarah, a new Extended Role Volunteer. 

‘I started volunteering at the hospice as a general HDS Volunteer as I wanted to give something back to the community.  With the new role I feel our life experience is valued and we have clear goals.  We’re just ordinary people, which I think helps with relating to the patients.’ Steph, a new Extended Role Volunteer. 

‘Lots of our volunteers have a lot of experience and it’s nice for them to develop their own role.  It has made us more of a team, working together!  The help they will be giving us across the week is invaluable.’ Vanessa, Health Care Assistant.