If you'd like to help us in your spare time, there are several ways to get involved. This is particularly useful for people who have not been to the hospital before, and for those with disabilities. Volunteers are carefully trained in information giving, and are supported by the patient and staff librarian, who will help them and the patients with specific queries. We currently have a hairdresser, massage therapists, reflexologists, a spiritual healer, an aromatherapist and a manicurist.
All therapists are fully qualified in their field, and are covered by insurance.
Therapies are greatly appreciated by the patients in all areas. Some patients want to talk about their illness, and others about the latest cricket scores, but all appreciate you giving your time in an unhurried way to listen, bring the telephone, write letters or run errands. Donations of magazines are always welcome to this service. Back to top Other ways of volunteering In some hospitals, you can volunteer to work on a tea bar, which provides light refreshments in patient waiting areas. In other areas, volunteers work at information points, which provide health education leaflets on a variety of topics, as well as directing and escorting patients and visitors.