Physiotherapy seated exercise group Volunteer

Pilgrims Hospices is looking for a Physiotherapy seated exercise group Volunteer to assist Physiotherapy Assistants in the management, and delivery, of seated exercise groups for patients. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties of the physiotherapy Support volunteer will be to:

• To support the physiotherapy assistants in setting up before the group session and clear away at the end  

• To attend pre and post group session briefing/handover as required 

• To meet, greet and register patients, attending the group session 

• To proactively engage in conversation with, and befriend patients attending the group session, in a compassionate and empathetic way 

• To support the physio assistants in managing and facilitating group sessions 

• To participate in activities during the group session and support patients to participate in activities as required 

• To assist the physio assistants with administrative tasks in relation to the group session, including making telephone contact with non-attenders where required 

• To contribute to the evaluation of the group session 

The above list is not exhaustive, and volunteers may be asked to undertake other tasks to support the smooth running of the Hospice.   

The role requires an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. 

To apply for this volunteer role, please download and complete an application form for clinical volunteering roles.

For more information about this role please contact Justine Robinson on [email protected].