Available roles

East Cheshire NHS Charity are looking for volunteers to support them with organising and delivery of fundraising events.

If you are a friendly and enthusiastic person, with good communication, organisational skills and a basic understanding of computers, we would love to hear from you.

Tasks include:

- Supporting the Fundraising and Events Manager to organise events
- Liaising with local businesses regarding events and donations
- Administration tasks 
- Attending Fundraising Events to promote East Cheshire NHS Charity and supporting on fundraising stalls
- Selling raffle tickets and other fundraising tasks

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.

To find out more information about volunteering at East Cheshire NHS Charity, 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.

This month we are focusing on being a Counselling Volunteer.

We are seeking new volunteers to join our team, which offers a one-to-one counselling/support service to bereaved adults in the Cheshire East area. 

Counselling Volunteer

 
Macclesfield Bereavement Support Service - Volunteers

•    The death of someone can be a life changing event for close for friends or relatives. Most people find their own path through bereavement with the support of others close to them. For some, however, the emotions they experience are disorienting. 

•    Bereavement Support volunteers aim to help in such situations, by coming alongside individuals and, using counselling skills, to give them space to find their own way of dealing with those emotions.

•    We are seeking new volunteers to join our committed, well-established and friendly team, which offers a one-to-one counselling/support service to bereaved adults in the Cheshire East area. 

•    Who are we? We are a group from many walks of life who have had much experience in dealing with loss. Most of us are qualified counsellors and are committed skilled listeners. We work remotely in clients’ homes or in rooms but are part of a supportive, friendly team which provides support, supervision and training. The time commitment varies, is controlled by you but on average is about two or three hours each week. Our essential group meetings are the first Wednesday morning each month. 

•    It can be a tough role offering an empathic relationship with clients. So, you need to be emotionally robust and able to handle your own losses. 

•    Is this for you? If you are 18 or over, are a qualified counsellor or similar, and have the necessary qualifications, experience and skills this could be a role for you. To find out more please get in touch for an informal chat. Leave a message for David Wood on 01625 439333.

We are looking for volunteers to support with maintaining the ward gardens throughout the hospital.  The gardens are a great area for staff and patients to enjoy fresh air and also complete activities that help promote recovery and engage them whilst they are in hospital

If you enjoy gardening or would like to start gardening we have a wonderful, knowledgeable team that would love you to join them.

Tasks include:

•    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 
•    Pressure washing of paths (annually)
•    Helping enhance the general area for all
•    There will be no interaction with patients / vulnerable people

Volunteering is a great way to:

- Develop new skills and build confidence.
- Meet new people and make new friends.
- Give something back to the local community.

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.

*Exciting Opportunity*

Would you like to train as a volunteer breastfeeding peer supporter? 

We have lots of opportunities for you to volunteer with Cherubs:
- The opportunity to support women on the postnatal ward at Macclesfield hospital and Leighton Hospital. 
- The opportunity to support women at our Cherubs Support Groups. We have groups in Macclesfield, Sandbach, Congleton, Crewe, Nantwich, Wilmslow, Poynton and Holmes Chapel. 

You will need to have breastfed your child/children for minimum of 6 months, be prepared to attend two to three of our Cherubs groups before starting the training and be committed to volunteering for a minimum of six months after the training is completed. 

We will be delivering training over six weekly sessions of 2.5 hrs (this will be virtual). 

We then offer regular updates and supervision for the duration of the time you are volunteering. If you are interested you can email us on WCNT.cherubsbreastfeeding@nhs.net.

We look forward to hearing from you.

One third of people with dementia experience loneliness (NIHR, 2020). Loneliness in Dementia can be due to sensory loss, including visual and hearing impairments, and changes in cognitive functioning, including depression, anxiety, and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (Karska, et al, 2024). Lack of social interaction and stimulation is linked to further cognitive decline. 

Memory Lane Volunteers aim to reduce loneliness whilst in hospital, providing stimulation and engagement, thus, improving quality-of-life and support for those living with dementia and their carers whilst in hospital.

ROLE SUMMARY – KEY AREAS:

•    A Memory Lane Volunteer will provide 1:1 companionship and befriending within Macclesfield General Hospital.
•    A ‘Memory Lane’ Volunteer will aid in enabling patients with dementia to feel engaged and involved, reducing social isolation and lack of stimulation. 
•    The Memory Lane Volunteer will undertake activities that maintain wellness, such as jigsaws, colouring, reminiscence, etc.
•    Your involvement will aid people to feel confident, active, and focus on their strengths and abilities, reducing fatigue, and improving wellness whilst in hospital.
•    This role will also aid a sense of ‘personhood’ recognising uniqueness of patients, including their hobbies, likes, and interests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    To visit a person with whom you have been matched with (by the Admiral Nurse and/or Ward Manager), building a positive relationship with them.
•    To provide company and companionship to this individual.
•    To complete a visit sheet after each interaction, demonstrating activities that took place, and time spent.
•    To liaise with staff on the ward where appropriate.
•    Make and engage in activities of a stimulating nature, this includes memory boxes, reminiscence, board games, colouring, arts and crafts, listening to music, reading, and so on. A volunteer pack will be created for ideas and engagement for volunteers to use to inspire them.
•    To provide companionship, reducing loneliness and social isolation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

This role may be for you if:

•    Are 16 years old or above.
•    You want to help people with dementia stay active and stimulated
•    You are passionate about supporting individuals to improve quality-of-life and reduce social isolation.
•    Have knowledge of dementia, or willingness to learn.
•    Have good communication skills.
•    Able to maintain confidentiality, and show this in practice
•    Willingness to attend induction and relevant training to this role.
•    Are comfortable following role specification, including understanding of role limitations.
•    Punctual and reliable
•    Recognise protected characteristics and promote equality and promote dignity.
•    Subject to DBS check.

TRAINING AND SUPPORT

•    You will be required to attend the Memory Lane Induction training and participate in further training and network events that are offered.
•    Ongoing support/supervision will be given by the Admiral Nurse and Volunteer Lead.
•    Regular reviews will take place, with opportunities for peer support.
•    Regular newsletters and updates will be provided via the Memory Lane Volunteer Service and sent to you via email.

The Customer Care Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital are looking for a warm and friendly volunteer to support them with reception cover. We have ongoing opportunities on Thursday and Friday afternoons from 13:00-17:00.

If you are a kind and compassionate person, with good communication skills and a basic understanding of computers, we would love to hear from you.

Reception volunteers support activity in the Customer Care department by:

Signposting visitors or patients attending the hospital to various departments.
Using NHS computer systems to help visitors locate patients within the hospital (full training will be provided)
Answering the telephone.
Inputting Blue Badge permit details into the system.
Responding to minor queries.
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.
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.

The Outpatients Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital is currently looking for Ward Helper Volunteers.

Ward Helpers support activity in the department by:

• Meeting and greeting patients
• Making refreshments for patients
• Talking to anxious patients
• Assisting patients in wheelchairs
• Helping staff with general admin and tidying (includes washing up cups)

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 throughout the week (Monday to Friday)

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.

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: Various. We particularly need volunteers between 11am-2pm (Monday to Sunday).

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.

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
• Completing errands and additional requests
• 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.