Virtual Group Supporter - Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Volunteer role description
Tags: Guidance
3rd March 2023
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Thank you to Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust for sharing this role description.
This role involves:
- Welcoming and introducing group members to the online group
- Facilitating conversation and discussion
- Watching patients as they exercise and highlighting any issues to the group lead
- Phoning patients between sessions to motivate and encourage them
This role would suit people who:
- Enjoy conversation and meeting new people
- Can be sympathetic and understanding of patients’ needs
- Can use their initiative as well as working under direction
- Have excellent listening skills and a positive approach
- Have an interest in supporting those with long term conditions
What to expect from the role:
- To gain experience of working directly with patients in the NHS
- To increase your knowledge of health education and rehabilitation
- The opportunity to use your experiences to support others
- To gain confidence and skills in supporting online groups
Free training provided for this role
- Completion of virtual handbook – Your Volunteer Journey
- Volunteer Induction Session (2hrs face to face or virtual)
- E-Learning for Healthcare – Volunteer Learning Modules
- Local induction and orientation
- An opportunity to gain a National Volunteer Certificate
For the full document please download the attached PDF