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Volunteers
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Our volunteers help provide the services offered by Arthur Rank House and enable us to stage important fundraising events. We have a team of over 200 volunteers who assist us in many different ways. We always welcome new volunteers to join our team so if you are interested in helping in any way please take a look below for more detailed information. 

Volunteer to gain new skills, do what you enjoy most, make new friends and most importantly, make a real difference to your community.

Volunteers at Arthur Rank House carry out complementary tasks that enhance the quality of life of patients, their carers and families. They are vital to the services provided and help to create a warm and friendly atmosphere. 

 

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Some of the tasks we seek reliable volunteers for include:

  • Helping on reception
  • Welcoming visitors and out-patients
  • Caring for plants and flowers
  • Clerical support and caring for the library
  • Helping the nursing teams care for patients
  • Stocking and looking after the visitors' kitchen
  • Working in day therapy on domestic tasks and practical activities
  • Shopping
  • Chaplaincy
  • Working as part of the complementary therapy team
  • Working with patients and families providing emotional support
  • Using our special skills and interests e.g. gardening, cooking, sewing etc
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Some frequently asked questions
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What qualifications do you need?

None, just a compassionate and practical personality, and the ability to care for all types of people. If you have suffered a personal bereavement in the previous 2 years you may not be eligible as a volunteer.

What preparation and support will be given? 

Volunteers attend an introductory course covering aspects of hospice work and there is ongoing training and support according to the volunteer's involvement.

How much time does volunteering involve?

Your commitment can be as little as 2 hours a fortnight or as much as a weekly all day session. The time involved depends entirely on what an individual volunteer has to offer.

For more details contact Anna Crofts,Voluntary Services Manager on 01223 723145 or e-mail: Anna-Louise.Crofts@cambridgeshirepct.nhs.uk

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Volunteer driver
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Drivers using their own cars are required for transporting patients to and from Day Therapy, the Outpatients Clinic and for helping visitors who may otherwise have difficulty visiting. Patients may also be taken for outings and visits home. Items such as wheelchairs may need delivering or collecting from a patient's home.

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At events
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Volunteers helping us at Star Shine Stroll registrationsHelp us make sure our events run smoothly, successfully and safely. There are different roles to choose from, all of which are essential to the smooth running of our events. Why not register to go on our database, or better still, if there is an event you want to be a part of let us know! To view our Events Calender click Here!

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