Volunteering for South Tees
Under the umbrella of Therapeutic Support @ South Tees, we have a large community of volunteers providing support within the organisation. Volunteers within this team include:
- Administration volunteers
- Chaplaincy volunteers
- Holistic centre volunteers
- Macmillan volunteers
- Therapeutic care volunteers (Ward and Department Based)
- Wayfinder volunteers
All volunteers are recruited, inducted and supported by our therapeutic care support administration team during their volunteer experience. This service allows volunteers to feel valued and supported within their roles and ensures that safe practice is being maintained throughout the voluntary services.
Why do people volunteer in the hospital?
- To give something back to the trust after previous hospital experience as a patient/carer or relative which impacted on a person’s life, either directly or indirectly.
- It makes a difference to the lives of others
- Provide support and help for others
- To feel valued and to be part of a team
- To spend quality time away from your everyday life
- It helps to gain confidence and improve self-esteem
- To gain new skills, knowledge and experience
- To help develop existing skills and knowledge
- To meet new people and make new friends within a friendly community
- A chance to socialise
Volunteering is a valuable means to supporting career development for those hoping to gain valuable experience in order to pursue a career in health.
- Tact and sensitivity
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to the South Tees volunteering service
- Ability to work alone and as part of team
- Polite and approachable
- Professional approach
Our Opportunities
Therapeutic Support provides volunteering opportunities in the following roles: Administration volunteers Chaplaincy volunteers Holistic centre volunteers Macmillan volunteers Therapeutic care volunteers (Patient Facing) Wayfinder volunteers