Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Lancashire Care Foundation Trust Volunteering Services
Volunteers are an essential part of the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Trust is proud to have over 300 incredible individuals who generously give their time each week to support patients, visitors, and staff.
Their contributions are wide-ranging, from helping people find their way around the hospitals to offering a friendly face and companionship to patients, and lending a hand to busy teams on the wards.
Their presence makes a real difference, helping to create a more welcoming and supportive environment for everyone who comes through our doors.
Why Volunteer?
There are many reasons why people choose to volunteer, but becoming a volunteer allows you to:
- Gain experience and skills to further personal development
- Assist with career choices, particularly if thinking of a career in the NHS
- The opportunity to give something back
- Having volunteering experience is always useful for CV's as it shows employers initiative.
How Soon Can Volunteers Start?
The vetting procedure usually takes four to six weeks to complete after the initial recruitment awareness session* and will include clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service, health checks and appropriate references.
How Much Time Do Volunteers Give?
As much time as you can spare. However, we suggest that between half to one day per week is a good starting point, depending on the type of voluntary work chosen.
Will Volunteers Be Out of Pocket?
The Trust will reimburse a reasonable amount of travelling expenses and provide subsidised lunch if you volunteer for more than 4 hours and over the lunch period.
How Long Can a Volunteer Do Voluntary Work?
Obviously, we want you to stay with us as long as possible but a minimum of six months is desirable.
When you have completed six months or more, we are normally happy to provide a reference for you for future college courses or employment, if required.
To Apply
Visit page, where you can browse a range of volunteer opportunities across the various sectors.