Sandwell - Mobility Volunteer Job Role

Role summary

To help patients maintain existing levels of mobility and independence while staying in hospital by encouraging them to go for walks or engage in chair based activity or exercise. Daily activity is particularly important for older patients to prevent muscle wastage and can lead to earlier discharge, improved chance of independent life at home and help prevent falls.

This role is part of a HelpForce pilot project. HelpForce is a national initiative working with NHS trusts to improve volunteering practice and make a positive difference for patients, volunteers and NHS staff.

All duties will be overseen by nursing or therapy staff but will never include clinical tasks or personal care. Volunteers will not be expected, and should not attempt, to lift or move patients.