Be a Wellbeing support volunteer—help create healthier, happier communities!
Join us as a Health and support volunteer and become a friendly face in our Wellbeing Hubs.
We welcome volunteers from all walks of life, whether you’re:
• Looking to gain experience in health and wellbeing
• Wanting to give back to your community
• Seeking new skills to improve employability
• Hoping to meet new people and stay active
• Assist with health and wellbeing activities Support programmes such as Eatwise & Exercise and Mental Health Resilience, helping individuals adopt healthier habits.
• Develop health check skills Work towards a WASP (Workplace Analysis Scheme for Proficiency) assessment, enabling you to: take blood pressure (BP) readings calculate body mass index (BMI) measure weight and waist circumference
• Encourage participation Help individuals feel comfortable and engaged in sessions.
• Provide friendly support Offer motivation, guidance, and a listening ear to those looking to improve their health.
No prior experience? No problem! We provide full training to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in this role.
We welcome volunteers from all walks of life, whether you’re:
• looking to build skills for a future career in health and wellbeing
• want to help others lead healthier lives hoping to gain experience in community health work
• wanting to give back and make a difference
The volunteer opportunity is coordinated across County Durham and we place Volunteers in the most accessible venues as possible
Our training includes:
• Basic Mental Health Awareness
• Making Every Contact Count
• Healthy Eating
• Moving and Handling
We provide a volunteer polo shirt for all volunteers
Because of the diverse area covered a driving licence would be an advantage, mobility issues can be discussed with the volunteer officer during the recruitment process.
You’ll gain
• Valuable experience in health and wellbeing. Specialist training to develop new skills.
• The chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on people’s lives. Increased confidence and employability through hands-on experience.
Minimum age 18 years
For enquiry purposes the contact is:
The Volunteer Officer
Wellbeing for Life: ccddft.volunteers@nhs.net phone: 07802458737
