OUR SERVICES
The League of Friends has a very busy office where all the ‘behind the scenes’ work is done, including accounting, membership database administration, secretarial work etc.
We also have the following retail outlets at St Helier hospital for which we are always looking for extra volunteers. Both are located on the Ground Floor of Ferguson House, opposite the Springall Unit.
OUR SHOP
Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 2pm.
We sell a large variety of goods, including, toiletries, soft toys, sandwiches, chilled food, drinks, and sweets. We also endeavour to hold a selection of gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy-free and halal products.
OUR CAFÉ
Open Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
The tea bar at St Helier Hospital is a very busy outlet which caters for staff, patients, and visitors alike.
We sell hot and cold drinks, freshly made to order sandwiches and rolls, as well as cakes and crisps. All our bread, rolls and fresh cakes are delivered daily.
The tea bar is air-conditioned to be nice and cool in the summertime. Although it is a busy unit, it still maintains a friendly and peaceful atmosphere if you wish to sit down to eat or drink. Please note that occasionally it may be necessary to close early if volunteers are sick or on holiday.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
We are always looking for volunteers to help us out. We need people who are reliable, friendly, patient, honest and who enjoy mixing with others and talking to people.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
We are always looking for volunteers to help us out. We need people who are reliable, friendly, patient, honest and who enjoy mixing with others and talking to people.
ST HELIER SHOP
Vacancies: Various shifts.
You will be given a four-week trial period with on-site training to cover all aspects of retail work: filling shelves, checking sell-by dates, stock rotation, serving customers on an EPOS (scanning till), tidying and cleaning shelves. You will be expected to volunteer for a minimum of one shift per week, preferably two, and to share the tasks with the other volunteers on duty, which will include providing cover in the adjacent tea bar, for those that are physically able, and training for this role will also be provided.
ST HELIER TEA BAR
(Monday-Friday)
Vacancies: There are various shifts available of approximately 4 hours each.
Your role will include dispensing hot drinks, making sandwiches and rolls, food preparation, serving customers, working the till and cleaning up at the end of the day. There are slightly different dress codes for tea bar volunteers which will be explained at your interview.
ST HELIER GUIDE SERVICES
Vacancies: Various
You will be escorting patients and visitors to their appointments, giving directions and generally helping with queries. Common queries are “Where can I get a wheelchair?” or “Where is the main reception?” This role involves standing for periods of time and a lot of walking. You will need to be fairly fit, friendly, approachable and able to put people at ease.
ST HELIER SHOP
Vacancies: Various shifts.
You will be given a four-week trial period with on-site training to cover all aspects of retail work: filling shelves, checking sell-by dates, stock rotation, serving customers on an EPOS (scanning till), tidying and cleaning shelves. You will be expected to volunteer for a minimum of one shift per week, preferably two, and to share the tasks with the other volunteers on duty, which will include providing cover in the adjacent tea bar, for those that are physically able, and training for this role will also be provided.
ST HELIER TEA BAR (Monday-Friday)
Vacancies: There are various shifts available of approximately 4 hours each.
Your role will include dispensing hot drinks, making sandwiches and rolls, food preparation, serving customers, working the till and cleaning up at the end of the day. There are slightly different dress codes for tea bar volunteers which will be explained at your interview.
ST HELIER GUIDE SERVICES
Vacancies: Various
You will be escorting patients and visitors to their appointments, giving directions and generally helping with queries. Common queries are “Where can I get a wheelchair?” or “Where is the main reception?” This role involves standing for periods of time and a lot of walking. You will need to be fairly fit, friendly, approachable and able to put people at ease.
HOW TO APPLY
For any of the following volunteer roles, we require the following from you:
- Two references (not family members),
- Identification (ID) for proof of name and address,
You will be asked to complete an application. This includes a general application form containing a few personal details, occupational health form, data protection forms, etc. There is also a smart casual dress code for clothes to be worn under our official uniform (tabards, t-shirts/polo shirts and fleeces).
If, after the four-week training programme you become a permanent volunteer, you will be asked to undertake any appropriate training courses, including those mandated by the Trust, which are designed to help and protect you from any problems you may encounter whilst on duty.
KEY CONTACT
you require any further information or would like to have a chat about any of the positions listed on this page, please call the League of Friends;
Shop: 020 8296 2462 (10am – 2pm)
Café: 020 8296 2431 (10am – 2pm)
Office: 020 8296 2462 (voicemail if no reply)
or email using the button below.