Volunteers needed for Cardigan Hospital

Do you like talking to people?
If the answer is yes and you have a just a few hours a week to spare then you could be just the person Cardigan Hospital is looking for.
Hywel Dda Health Board’s Volunteering for Health Service is recruiting activity and befriending volunteers for the hospital and has a recruitment information day arranged for you to find out more.
As an activity assistant you will encourage patients to participate in a variety of stimulating and ‘therapeutic’ activities and work with staff to produce innovative and stimulating activities aimed at the rehabilitation of patients prior to discharging them home.
Befrienders help patients to read and enjoy such things as crossword puzzles and jigsaws. Volunteers will also assist in distributing meals and encouraging patients to eat and drink regularly helping to maintain their nutrition and hydration needs whilst with us, as well as providing an opportunity for the patient to chat.
Lesley Oldale, of Volunteering for Health said: “For volunteers, these opportunities provide a chance to give something back to the community.
“It is also an opportunity to explore a career in health and social care, maintain and develop new skills.”
A recruitment day is being held on Wednesday 18 September in Radley Room, at the Guild Hall in Cardigan, from 10am-4pm, so come along and find out more.