Care Support Volunteer

Shooting Star Children's Hospices

Interests

  • Children
  • Disability
  • Health and Hospices
  • Young People

Activities

  • Community Support
  • No specific activites

The volunteer will be assisting the care team at Christopher's our children's hospice in Guildford. As an integral part of the team for a whole shift, the volunteer will help with washing, dressing, tidying bedrooms, laundry, babysitting for siblings, activities and outings and with hydrotherapy pool sessions.

What skills do I need?

Ideally a nursing or teaching background. Proactive and ability to help independently where necessary for a variety of tasks. Enthusiasm, flexibility and lots of energy. Friendly and approachable whilst maintaining boundaries and confidentiality. Available to help on a regular basis as least 3 x per month. If possible an ability to swim to assist with hydro sessions.

Interests

  • Children
  • Disability
  • Health and Hospices
  • Young People

Activities

  • Community Support
  • No specific activites

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    Minimum age 18
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Afternoon No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Evening No No No No Yes Yes No

Availability Details

7.30am-3pm Friday, Saturday or Sunday 2pm-9.30pm Friday or Saturday 3 shifts per month minimum so that the volunteer gets to know staff and can attend hand-over sessions. A commitment of at least one year if possible

Location

Old Portsmouth Road
Artington
Guildford
GU3 1LP

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