A VOLUNTARY organisation has asked for people join them by volunteering at Wokingham Community Hospital. And they can boost their own wellbeing by doing so.
The Royal Voluntary Service is encouraging residents to discover the joys of donating time while providing valuable support to the community.
Roles played by volunteers include offering a friendly point of contact for staff and patients in RVS cafés and shops at Wokingham Hospital and Wexham Park Hospital. Others have been NHS volunteer responder stewards at vaccination sites.
Helen Baylis, retail area manager for RVS in Berkshire said that volunteers make a difference in hospitals across the county.
“They provide more than just food and drink, they offer friendly faces, company and compassion,” she explained.
“By volunteering with us you can support your community, and you’ll meet some fantastic people along the way.”
Residents are also being encouraged to sign up for a new emergency response volunteer role. They will form a standby team who will be ready to come to the aid of their communities and the NHS when urgent needs arise.
And an RVS survey of its volunteers found that 81 per cent of them reported better physical health, mental health and wellbeing as a result of donating their time. They also reported gaining confidence, new skills and work experience, and a sense of connection to others in their community.
For more information, visit: royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/volunteering
