Chaplaincy Volunteer

What would I be doing?

 The role of the chaplaincy team is to offer  spiritual and pastoral support to the hospital community.

As a chaplaincy volunteer you would work  with patients, visitors and members of staff of all faiths and religious  beliefs. You would support Chaplaincy staff in helping people at times of need,  such as during experiences of life and death, illness and injury.

As a chaplaincy volunteer your role might  include:

• visiting patients and their  relatives on wards
• running errands for patients
• representing the chaplains on the  wards
• keeping clinical staff informed  of patients’ emotions and concerns
• referring patients to the chaplains
• helping chaplaincy staff during  services and events
• arranging daily and seasonal  displays in the chapel
• tidying and maintaining the  chapel
• offering practical help to  bereaved relatives
•  supporting  bereavement staff.

The Chaplaincy team is made up  representatives of different religious beliefs and faiths. As a member of the  team, your role would not be to  seek to convert or impose on others your own religious belief or opinions, but  to offer comfort and reassurance where needed.

What skills would I need?

 To be a chaplaincy volunteer you need:

• an understanding of the need to be discreet at all times
• a friendly, caring nature
• excellent listening skills
• the ability to always remain objective and impartial
• sensitivity and respect for others
• an inclusive approach to those whose values and beliefs differ       from your own

If   you'd like to know more about being a   volunteer, give us a call! All calls are confidential and because we're   impartial, you'll get the best possible advice on your options. You can also email an adviser or request   a call back at a time   to suit you.