Exercise Class Support Volunteer - Teddington
Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust
The Musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatient service provide a range of exercise and hydrotherapy classes to support their patients with rehabilitation/treatment. They are looking for volunteers to aid with the smooth running of these classes and motivate patients to reach their goals. This role will support the MSK service to provide an organised, efficient programme and improve patient’s experience.
The Musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatient service provide a range of exercise and hydrotherapy classes to support their patients with rehabilitation/treatment. They are looking for volunteers to aid with the smooth running of these classes and motivate patients to reach their goals. This role will support the MSK service to provide an organised, efficient programme and improve patient’s experience. What will I be doing: • Clearing away the gym equipment and arranging assessment cubicles • Setting up seating and presentation equipment • Obtaining list of attendees • Issuing information packs and exercise bands • Welcoming and checking patients in for class • Checking forms are complete/supplying forms before the class starts. • Referring to the physiotherapist if support is required to complete the form. • Reversing process after the class finishes ie removes seating etc and sets gym equipment back up • The volunteer is not required to support during the class itself. Other volunteer duties can be provided during this time. What shifts are available: • 1st & 3rd Monday each month 9.00 – 11.30 (Teddington Memorial Hospital) Are there any specific requirements for this role? • An interest in health, wellbeing, and fitness. • Good at motivating and encouraging people to reach their goals. • Physically able to stand and/or move around the hospital site with ease for the duration of a shift. Essential requirement / commitment: • Over 16 years of age • A standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. • Commitment of at least 1 shift / 3 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months • Participation in the mandatory training day and confidential discussion of any reasonable adjustments required to meet your needs. • Live, work or study within a 5-mile radius of Teddington Memorial Hospital. • To live our values through your volunteering role at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust (KRFT): How will I be supported and what will I gain from this opportunity? • Join an enthusiastic volunteering team of people who want to make a difference, just like you. • Learn new skills and develop existing skills. • A buddy to support you through your initial induction. • It can contribute to your personal development and confidence. • You will be making an important contribution to your local community throughout your volunteering journey at KRFT. • Invitation to volunteer events to celebrate the support you provide. An opportunity to meet other volunteers at the trust. • Refresher training. • A reference to support applications – please kindly note that this is only provided after our minimum commitment has been met. This role is for me, what next? • Please complete an online application via the Better Impact page: https://bttr.im/l1a5u • Should your application be successful, we will offer you an interview. Contacting the Volunteering Team If you have any enquiries or would like to discuss anything further, please do get in touch: Email: hrch.volunteering@nhs.net Telephone: 0208 714 4087
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Are there any specific requirements for this role? • An interest in health, wellbeing, and fitness. • Good at motivating and encouraging people to reach their goals. • Physically able to stand and/or move around the hospital site with ease for the duration of a shift. Essential requirement / commitment: • Over 16 years of age • A standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. • Commitment of at least 1 shift / 3 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months • Participation in the mandatory training day and confidential discussion of any reasonable adjustments required to meet your needs. • To live our values through your volunteering role at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust (KRFT).
How will I be supported and what will I gain from this opportunity? • Join an enthusiastic volunteering team of people who want to make a difference, just like you. • Learn new skills and develop existing skills. • A buddy to support you through your initial induction. • It can contribute to your personal development and confidence. • You will be making an important contribution to your local community throughout your volunteering journey at KRFT. • Invitation to volunteer events to celebrate the support you provide. An opportunity to meet other volunteers at the trust. • Refresher training. • A reference to support applications – please kindly note that this is only provided after our minimum commitment has been met.
Minimum commitment of 2 shifts (2.5 hours each) per month, (1st and 3rd Mondays) for at least 6 months.
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Teddington Memorial Hospital Hampton Road Teddington Middlesex TW11 0JL
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