Around 160 people give their time and commitment as volunteers to a wide range of services and initiatives throughout NHS Lanarkshire.

They make an invaluable contribution to the level of care and service patients receive.

People get involved for a variety of different reasons – whether it’s because they have used a service or just want to help a particular project or even individual.

As well as helping others, volunteering also provides an opportunity to gain new skills and experience such as:

• work experience
• personal development
• learn from and be supported by staff
• increase your knowledge of health
• participate in a wider social life
• access relevant training

NHS Lanarkshire provides support to ensure volunteers receive the training and help they need to do the work they do.

NHS Lanarkshire has been recognised for excellence in volunteering by receiving the Investing in Volunteers (IiV) UK award – a prestigious accreditation mark for excellence in volunteering.

The award recognises our commitment to high quality volunteer involvement and aim to make “a good organisation even better.”

All volunteers in NHS Lanarkshire go through the same recruitment process.

If you are interested in volunteering within NHS Lanarkshire please email HRVolunteering@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

We then meet up for a chat about what you are looking for from your volunteering opportunity and complete paperwork for an enhanced disclosure.

You will also need to undergo an Occupational Health check.

This process should take about six weeks.

Contact

Voluntary Services Manager – Erin Macqueen
Email: HRVolunteering@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk