Role summary
Your role as a volunteer is to take the voice of Healthwatch Cornwall (HC) into your local community and make connections within the community. To provide information to local organisations such as leaflets and encourage people to contact us to feedback on their experiences of health services.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
As a Healthwatch Cornwall Community Promoter Volunteer you might support staff to:
- Create links with community groups or clubs you are already a member of
- Proactively connect with local organisations such as GP surgeries
- Help with the distribution of leaflets and other publicity material
- Signpost community members to our engagement team if they would like to feedback on their experiences
- Assist the team to identify engagement opportunities in your local area
- Be able to attend occasional meetings, feedback and training sessions.
What will you get out of it?
We understand that everyone has different motivations for volunteering but here are some of the possible benefits of getting involved.
- Have an impact on the health and social care services available in Cornwall
- Help raise awareness of issues around health and social care services in your community
- Gain experience and build your CV
- Build your confidence and communication skills
- Be a part of a great group of volunteers and have fun!
Personal Qualities and Skills
We are looking for someone who:
- Is friendly and approachable
- Has connections in the community and/ or is willing to develop them
- Is non-discriminatory, valuing and respectful of others
- Shares information, ideas and learning with the team
- Is committed to and adheres to our Healthwatch values, policies and procedures
- Is willing to undertake training and develop knowledge/understanding.
Training and Development
Healthwatch Cornwall will support you to fulfil and feel confident in the role of Promoter Volunteer by providing:
- Healthwatch Cornwall in-house training
- On-going support with the Volunteer Development Officer and wider team.
Location
This role will be community based, for example putting up posters and visiting GP surgeries and community venues.
Healthwatch Cornwall will reimburse reasonable travelling expenses – please see the separate Volunteer Expenses Policy for further details.
Recruitment Method
Application form, Informal Interview, Reference, Trial Period.
All these arrangements are binding in honour only and are not intended to be legally binding as this is a voluntary role. The involvement of all parties is based on goodwill and trust.
For more information contact us:
Email: enquiries@healthwatchcornwall.co.uk
Phone: 01872 273 501
