Our Health Connector volunteering program is currently OPEN for new volunteer applicants!
Now's the perfect time to join, as we prepare to deliver training to a brand new group of volunteers.
We would love new volunteers who can assist with the following areas:
- Community Outreach - (Use your listening and communication skills to listen to service users and provide them with information, at a time when they need it the most.)
- Social Media - (Use your media skills and creativity to share news, awareness raise and support our campaigns online.)
- Research & Data Analysis - (Use you eye for detail and research skills within the health & social care sector, so we can understand the patients journey.)
What will you get from us:
- Make a difference - (You will be helping your local community but all of our volunteers are also given the opportunity to help with our large projects, this is where we see some big changes and we love to keep our volunteers involved with this.)
- Support - (We are a friendly team, with a great support network. We welcome all volunteers and provided a flexible volunteering experience to suit your needs.)
- Experience - (Our volunteering opportunities provide volunteers with the chance to understand the health & social care sector. It's a great stepping stone for people who are unsure which way to go with a career path. We also provide references after a period of time volunteering with us, which helps with job applications.)
- Training - (We deliver a four module training course, as well as complimentary training opportunities throughout the year.)
Healthwatch Darlington's training consists of the following 4 modules:
- Introduction to Healthwatch Darlington (1)
- Role of volunteers (2)
- Listening & Communication Skills (3)
- Representing Healthwatch Darlington (4)
The next round of training for new volunteer applicants has been arranged for the following dates:
- Module 1 & 2 – Tuesday 28th April, 10am-1pm, Healthwatch Office
- Module 3 & 4 – Tuesday 5th May, 10am-1pm, Healthwatch Office
To find out more about our volunteering program and to apply please download the attached recruitment pack.
The application deadline is Wednesday 18th March 2020. All applications should be sent to our Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator, Jemma Austin via j.austin@healthwatchdarlington.co.uk. Alternatively, you can send to Jubilee House, 1 Chancery Lane, Darlington, DL1 5QP
You will the be invited to attend an informal volunteer interview, week commencing 23rd March 2020.
If you would like to chat to our team, about any of our volunteering opportunities please call 01325 380145.
