Volunteer
Last updated: Sunday 08 September 2024Volunteer with us
The smooth running of our hospitals would not be possible without the involvement of our wonderful volunteers. Our volunteers improve and enhance the patient experience, complementing the work of our staff across the Trust.
We have 150 volunteers who come from all walks of life and represent the diversity of the communities we serve. They generously give their time to help us provide care and services for our patients, visitors and staff. They help in many ways from spending time reading with patients and directing people to appointments to maintaining our gardens.
Why volunteer?
- To gain experience in healthcare
- To help gain entry into university or college
- To take a first step towards preparation for employment or returning to work
- To keep busy and do something rewarding and useful when you retire
- To meet new people and make new friends
- To help with recovery after illness or bereavement
- To give something back following the care of yourself or a loved one
- To learn new skills
- To have fun!
How volunteering works
The Trust has a large and vibrant team of volunteers who work across both our Warrington and Halton hospital sites, they support our staff, help our patients and make a valuable contribution to the day-to-day running of the Trust.
Entry criteria
If you are considering applying to become a volunteer, please ensure that you meet our entry requirements before submitting an application:
- You must be 16 years of age or older
- You must have the right to work in the UK
- You must be able to meet the role’s commitment
- You must have an email address
We also expect our volunteers to adopt our Trust values.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more details on volunteering read our frequently asked questions for volunteers.
If you have any other questions please email the Volunteer Team at whh.volunteers@nhs.net or call 01925 662855.