- email ian.mcconnell1@nhs.scot
- phone 07815 005 336
Volunteering
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The support and dedication of our growing volunteer workforce is greatly appreciated by all.
Volunteers continue to make a positive contribution by adding value to the patient experience and by supporting our busy clinical workforce.
The benefits of volunteering
Volunteering can help you to learn new skills, improve your employability, access training opportunities, gain valuable life experience and meet new friends in a supportive environment. It can also help considerably with applications to College and University.
Helping Highland Volunteers - current roles
Our current volunteer roles are available across NHS Highland - both Highland HSCP and Argyll and Bute HSCP areas. Roles fall under the following categories:
- Meaningful activities - supporting elderly patients who live with Dementia and other cognitive impairments – a massive crowd-pleaser for its positive impact on lonely, vulnerable patients.
- Ward volunteers - volunteers get to role their sleeves up during mealtime to help serve hungry patients. Energetic volunteers can also help with teas and coffees - a great opportunity to be part of the ward team during a busy, challenging part of the long day.
- Wayfinding volunteers - accompanying patients to their appointment in our busy outpatients department, ensuring they arrive on time and in good spirits – an excellent way to get your steps in and be first point of contact for grateful patients.
- Volunteer drivers - providing an invaluable service for those patients who can’t access an appropriate mode of transport – a satisfying way to support your local community and its elderly and disadvantaged residents.
Contact
If you would like to become a Helping Highland Volunteer, please contact:
Highland area
Tasha Lundie
Volunteer Coordinator
- email tasha.lundie@nhs.scot
- phone 07483 330 593
Argyll and Bute area
Eleanor Andrews-Steele
Volunteer Coordinator
- email eleanor.andrews-steele@nhs.scot
- phone 07483 330 435
Further information
Ian McConnell
Volunteer Services Manager
Related pages
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Friends of Raigmore Hospital
You can get involved with volunteering at Raigmore, with the Friends of Raigmore Hospital.
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Restaurant, cafés and shops at Raigmore Hospital
Where to find meals and snacks, coffee, tea and other refreshments, and gifts at Raigmore Hospital.
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Routes into NHS Highland careers
Where you may have come from, and where you want to go.
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Current vacancies and roles
NHS Highland vacancies and help with the application process. Social media announcements, and contacts.
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Living and working in our area
Watch our videos to find out more about life and work in the Highland and Argyll and Bute areas.
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Our values
Our core values are the principles and beliefs that we use to guide us as we deliver health and care. They are pivota...
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Careers
Interested in working for NHS Highland?