Volunteer
Volunteers play a vital role in helping people have their say on health and social care. Volunteering with Healthwatch can help you develop skills, gain experience and make a difference to your community.
Volunteer with us
There are plenty of opportunities for you to volunteer. Help us make a difference to the community.
We have included some examples below.
Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do
Our volunteers are a valued part of the Healthwatch Tameside team and play a vital role in helping us to improve local health and care services for Tameside residents.
Whether you want to gain valuable work experience, help improve care in your community or learn new skills, there are lots of ways you can join us to make a real difference.
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Community engagement and outreach volunteers
People who can help us to have a local presence in their communities.
Examples of opportunities:
- Regular outreach (talking to people) in community venues such as libraries, pharmacies, hospitals.
- Helping at one-off events such as summer fairs, open days, market stalls.
- Helping to distribute information, such as posters or leaflets.
People can volunteer for as much or as little time as they are able. This could be once a week, once a month, or as agreed. Please get in touch with us to find out more.
Advisory board member
Can you help improve health and social care services in Tameside? Do you want to guide the work of Healthwatch?
As a board member you will play a role in setting the strategic direction of Healthwatch Tameside, ensuring that the Healthwatch Tameside vision, aims, and values are upheld.
You could play a crucial role in making sure the way that Healthwatch Tameside is governed. Good governance leads to good delivery. We need your skills, abilities, knowledge and experiences to be the best we can be.
“I value the diverse personalities and skills on the Healthwatch Tameside Board, each member brings something unique, with residents' voices always central to our work. Volunteering here challenges me, helps me grow, and connects me with people from all backgrounds. As both a Tameside resident and someone working in local services, I’m proud to use my experience to shape better care and contribute to making Tameside a healthier, more positive place to live for everyone.”
Oliver - Healthwatch Tameside Volunteer Advisory Board Member
Many thanks to all our volunteers. Without their support the Healthwatch Tameside team would have less opportunity to hear from the residents of Tameside.
