University College London Hospitals
To support patients within the trust through a wide variety of non-clinical experiences.
Main Activity
Befriending, shopping, library service, escorting, postal service.
Description
UCLH is located very close to UCL, and needs volunteers to befriend patients on the wards - people who can listen to patients' concerns, make them feel comfortable, play games or help patients write letters. The time commitment is 3 hrs/week. The hospitals are open for volunteers Monday-Friday 10am-8:30pm. The minimum commitment is 12 months (6 months for overseas students). For more information see www.uclh.org.
Sectors: befriending, health
