Southlands League of Friends Cafe Volunteer (Southlands Hospital)

We simply could not do all that we do without our inspiring, passionate and caring team of volunteers.

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to support in the League of Friends Cafe based in the Eye Clinic at Southlands Hospital.

What’s in it for you? You’ll make new friends, meet and work with new people from all walks of life, learn new skills and gain new experience. Our volunteers tell us they feel more confident and happy by giving back and helping others.

Volunteer with us,  Do you want to make a difference to someone’s life?  Are you interested in gaining experience in a busy healthcare setting, learning new skills and meeting new people?  Do you want to give something back to the local community and to the NHS? If you answered yes to any of the above, then volunteering at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is definitely for you.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is supported by a team of dedicated and skilled volunteers with sole focus – to help us deliver outstanding experience for our patients and their relatives and carers. Whether through befriending our inpatients, helping hospital visitors to navigate the many miles of the hospital’s corridors, welcoming visitors with friendly smiles, helping us to develop new services, collecting feedback from our patients to help us improve… and much, much more – your role at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust will keep you busy and make you feel happy!

We will also offer you: • Comprehensive induction, training and support from one of our experienced volunteers • Agreed upon travel expenses and meal allowance • Personal and professional** development and training** • Support to improve your employability • Reference for job applications upon completion of your placement

Duties include: • Keeping the kitchen and seating area of the cafe clean and tidy • Date rotation of snack and fridges, including Health and Safety rules and operating the till • Fill up chiller with soft drinks and light snacks • Dispense hot drinks using machine • Clear and wipe down tables

We have a range of volunteering roles available so why not contact us now so you can join the team as soon as possible? Please note that: • our volunteer placements are subject to two references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and occupational health clearances. • our volunteer positions are not suitable for people seeking work experience, work placements or clinical and nursing experience. If you are interested in a work experience placement with the hospital, please contact our Work Experience Team.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you. Thank You