Isle of Wight LINk Volunteers
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We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with the work of the Isle of Wight LINk, in a variety of ways. You can give as much or as little time as you can, and we offer all the support you need for these roles.
This could be attending focus groups or board meetings, working as part of project teams or supporting the Community Engagement and Partnerships team at events.
There are many ways to get involved. If you would like to find out more or register with the LINk, please contact us on 0300 111 0102 (Local Rate) or email us.
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Volunteering can have a really positive impact on your community and on your own life too. It can help you to: learn a new skill or develop an existing one, get involved in your local community, become motivated and gain a sense of achievement, boost your career options, give you a new interest or hobby, gain life experience and meet a diverse range of people.
There are a range of volunteering opportunities available through the Isle of Wight LINk, read on for details.
Some of the Voluntary Roles Available
STEWARDSHIP GROUP
The Stewardship Group participants represent Isle of Wight residents' concerns and ideas on how to help improve health and social care services for local people. The Stewardship Group ensures these views are heard and acted upon by the local PCT and Isle of Wight Council. If you have ten hours or more a month and want to help make a difference then please get in touch.
DIGNITY CHAMPIONS
Join the Isle of Wight Dignity Champions working group and help promote Dignity in Care for all Island residents.
ENTER AND VIEW
The Enter and View team have the responsibility of taking part in mystery shopping exercises and visits to certain health or social care premises. For those who are interested, training will be provided.
GP NON-MEDICAL REFERRALS WORKPLAN GROUP
Looking at ways of helping GP practices pass on information about non-medical forms of help. The current task is to find out how patients would prefer to receive information about local opportunities to maintain good health.
MENTAL HEALTH WORKPLAN GROUP
A group which is looking at the quality of service user experience in community mental health services. There will be a range of ways to take part, to help find the best ways of making improvements.