These papers were written in an attempt to help people appointed to the comparatively new post of organiser of voluntary help in the hospital service, and are directed particularly to those with little or no experience of the hospital world. It is also hoped that all staff, particularly nurses and ...
This publication considers a variety of ways in which volunteers may be brought in to hospitals to help bring interest and variety to people with learning difficulties. Listed are a variety of services already being given by volunteers.
Volunteers are able to spend time listening to elderly people whether in hospital or in a home, time which professional staff and even relatives are unable to spare. If used effectively on a hospital ward, volunteers can relieve some of the pressure which staff may feel in being unable to ...
The volunteer in a general hospital has two main roles: one to act as patient's friend and helper, and the other to help hospital people retain that precious human touch so vital to good care. within this context the volunteer can undertake a wide range of tasks which complement those ...