Our incredible volunteers give up their time to work at Derby Hospitals. They do it because they care about people and want to make a difference.
"It's the most useful way of spending a few spare hours; no two days are the same."
Over three hundred and fifty men and women from all walks of life, of all ages and from all religious and cultural backgrounds play their part. Our Trust Volunteers form part of almost 900 other dedicated volunteers with other organisations who work in many areas of our hospitals.
They include the League of Friends, Chaplaincy, MacMillan Unit, Red Cross, CAMTAD, Umbrella and Sight Support Derbyshire (Formerly DAB). As well as helping patients find their way around our hospitals, our volunteers also help on wards; in departments, tea bars and shops; drive the patient buggy; deliver newspapers; provide hand massages and help new mums with breastfeeding.
NEWS: April 2012
Unfortunately there is a hold on Trust Volunteer recruitment at the present. This is due to an overwhelming number of registrations since January 2012. If you still wish to register, we will temporarily keep your details on a waiting list. We apologise for any disappointment this may cause in the meantime.
(Please complete as many sections of the form as you can. It will help us fairly assess your registration.)
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Telephone: 01332 786148 to volunteer at Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Volunteers Comments
"It gives me the opportunity to meet and talk to people; I have met many people I have worked with in the past, who without volunteering, I would have not met again."
"It enables me to brighten up the patient's day when they are at there lowest, I feel rewarded and privileged to be allowed to help with the patients in this way."
