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What department is the best to volunteer on?

Hi, I am 16 and want to volunteer at the hospital. Which department would be best to volunteer on?
Cardio volunteer (Cath Lab)?
Emergency Care centre(A&E)?
Out patient 3 procedure suit?
Or General Wards?
Reply 1
Original post by saarahtalha
Hi, I am 16 and want to volunteer at the hospital. Which department would be best to volunteer on?
Cardio volunteer (Cath Lab)?
Emergency Care centre(A&E)?
Out patient 3 procedure suit?
Or General Wards?


Have you found a role yet?

I just used to volunteer on inpatient wards, whatever condition they were in for.
Original post by SGHD26716
Have you found a role yet?

I just used to volunteer on inpatient wards, whatever condition they were in for.


No, these are the only places they offering volunteers work. What do you think will be the best place to work
Reply 3
Original post by saarahtalha
No, these are the only places they offering volunteers work. What do you think will be the best place to work


Wherever you get the most patient contact, hence probably general wards.
Original post by SGHD26716
Wherever you get the most patient contact, hence probably general wards.


Thanks for the advice!
Original post by SGHD26716
Wherever you get the most patient contact, hence probably general wards.


Can I volunteer there even if I am only 16?
Reply 6
Original post by saarahtalha
Can I volunteer there even if I am only 16?


I don't know. You should email first and foremost.
Original post by SGHD26716
I don't know. You should email first and foremost.


They do let 16 yr olds volunteer phew!
Reply 8
Original post by saarahtalha
They do let 16 yr olds volunteer phew!


Is that on the wards though?

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