Volunteers play a big part at our Trust, supporting both front-line clinical and corporate services. Here at Team WCHC, we have many volunteers who generously give their time to help support our staff and the people we care for.
We are looking for volunteers who would like to support our teams across several services including:
- 0-19+ Service Wirral
- Community Intermediate Care Centre (CICC)
- Children’s Speech and Language Therapy
- Adult’s Speech and Language Therapy
- Outpatient Physiotherapy – Musculo-skeletal (MSK) and Pelvic Health Department
- Patient Experience
- Meet and Greet
Read the role descriptors for each volunteer opportunity.
Volunteers come from all backgrounds. Some gain valuable experience that leads them to a new career. All should gain a sense of satisfaction from helping us provide excellent NHS services.
Our volunteers are all 16 years or older. Most placements need a commitment of at least six months regular volunteering, one or two sessions a week.
All volunteers have an occupational health check based on the role they will be doing. Some volunteers need to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (previously CRB) check. These are free to the volunteer and are there to make sure we are looking after our volunteers, patients and staff. Volunteers also have an induction and any training needed to carry out their role.
Hear from some of our volunteers…
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at VCH in Physiotherapy, the staff from all bands and sections have been very inviting and helpful it teaching me numerous factors such as shadowing, starting exercise classes with one of the physios and the process they work in.
Finn, Physiotherapy
Volunteering gives me a deep sense of purpose and fulfilment. Knowing I can make even a small difference in someone’s life brings me immense joy and gratitude.
Volunteering with such a supportive and cheerful admin team makes every day enjoyable and meaningful.
Haleema Sadiya, 0-19+ Service Wirral
Volunteering has been a rewarding experience for me and the interaction with colleagues and children. I enjoy my time supporting the NHS and hope to continue for the foreseeable future.
Sandra Hughes, Immunisations, 0-19+ Service, Wirral
Volunteering for me is about giving something back to those that helped me when I needed it. After each session in the Cardio Gym, I feel a sense of fulfilment after helping people. Some of the clients are very nervous at first as they have not used gym equipment before. It is really rewarding to see their confidence increasing as the course progresses.
Wendy, Community Cardiology
Being a volunteer, which I have been over the years and in various roles, is a lovely and rewarding way to give of your time, even a few hours a week can make all the difference.
It makes my heart happy to help by listening, understanding, empathising and finding ways to cheer people up especially when they are feeling vulnerable in a hospital situation.
You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. – Kahlil Gibran
Lil, Community Integrated Care Centre (CICC)
