Available roles

The Garden Volunteer Team at East Cheshire Trust are looking for volunteers to support them the Courtyard Garden Project at Macclesfield General Hospital.

The Garden volunteers generally meet on a Friday, but the working day can vary depending on the weather conditions.

The Courtyard Garden has had a significant impact on the wellbeing of patients and staff over the last couple of years.

The role involves:

• Weeding and general tidying of the garden
• Pruning of shrubs and other planting as necessary (seasonal)
• Watering as necessary
• Cleaning and maintenance of garden furniture
• Arranging the disposal of garden rubbish
• Helping enhance the general area for all
• There will be no interaction with patients/vulnerable people

Role requirements:

Some gardening knowledge is helpful, but guidance is provided by experienced gardeners.

Being able to join WhatsApp and email groups is helpful, as gardening work is co-ordinated this way.

If you enjoy being outdoors and have some time to give back to the local community, this would be an ideal role. It will also suit someone looking to gain gardening experience.

Hours:

Three to four hours per week. The day can vary depending on the weather conditions and volunteer availability. The work is co-ordinated by WhatsApp/email.

Ward Helper Volunteer

The ward teams at Macclesfield District General Hospital and Congleton War Memorial Hospital are currently looking for Ward Helper Volunteers.

Ward Helpers support activity by:

• Meeting and greeting patients
• Making refreshments for patients
• Talking to anxious patients
• Assisting patients in wheelchairs
• Helping staff with general admin and tidying
• Running errands for patients and staff
• Supporting at mealtimes

Volunteering is a great way to:

• Gain experience for your CV
• Develop new skills and build confidence
• Meet new people and make new friends
• Give something back to the local community
• Help others

Hours available: Monday-Sunday (9am-9pm)

As part of the application process, applicants are required to undergo an Enhanced (with adults barred) DBS check. This is covered by East Cheshire NHS Trust.

To find out more information about volunteering at East Cheshire NHS Trust, please click here.

If you would like to discuss the role with a member of the Volunteer Team, you can contact us on ecn-tr.volunteering@nhs.net. Alternatively, you can call 01625 661974.

Welcome Volunteer

We are looking for people to join our busy welcoming service based at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Our welcome volunteers provide a meet-and-greet service to patients in the following locations:

• Main Reception
• Outpatients
• Accident and Emergency
• Orthopedic Outpatients
• New Alderley House – Breast Screening Clinic

For you, good customer service will be a priority - you will be patient and compassionate, whilst having good communication skills.

During the session you will find yourself doing a range of tasks:

• Pushing patients using wheelchairs to their destination
• Giving out directions to people who have just arrived on site
• Encouraging people to use the outpatients' check-in kiosk
• Restocking facemask dispensers
• Answering many ad hoc inquiries

If you want to be that first friendly face that people encounter, this may be the role for you!

As part of the application process, applicants are required to undergo a DBS check. This is covered by East Cheshire NHS Trust.

To find out more information about volunteering at East Cheshire NHS Trust, please click here.

If you would like to discuss the role with a member of the Volunteer Team, you can contact us on ecn-tr.volunteering@nhs.net. Alternatively, you can call 01625 661974.