Volunteer
Could you spare a couple of hours a month to help make health and social care services better in North Yorkshire?
We're looking for friendly, approachable people who enjoy meeting others and listening to what they have to say.
We're particularly keen to hear from people in and around Scarborough, Whitby, Filey, Malton, Pickering, Helmsley, Skipton, Bentham, Settle, Selby, Northallerton, Thirsk, Easingwold, Richmond, Catterick Garrison and Leyburn, as well as surrounding villages and rural communities.
What does volunteering involve?
As a Community Volunteer, you'll spend time in places such as libraries, hospitals, community groups and local events, helping people find out about Healthwatch and share their experiences of NHS and social care services.
You might be chatting with people and listening to their experiences, sharing our surveys, handing out leaflets or helping raise awareness of the work we do and the difference people's feedback can make.
By listening to what people tell us, you'll help us understand what's working well, what could be better and what matters most to local communities.
We're looking for volunteers who can regularly give a little of their time and take part in activities in their local area.
What could you get out of volunteering?
Volunteering is a chance to meet new people, build your confidence and develop useful skills, while doing something positive for your local community.
You could be working alongside another volunteer or getting out and about independently, depending on the activity and what you're comfortable with.
It's also an opportunity to learn more about local health and care services, feel part of a supportive team and help make sure people's experiences are heard.
You don't need any previous experience. We'll provide training and support, and reimburse your travel expenses.
Interested? Get in touch
Apply online to become a volunteer and our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch.
Apply here to become a volunteer
Or, if you'd prefer an informal chat first, email Dawn Tesseyman at dawn.tesseyman@hwny.co.uk.
Want to find out more? Read about the difference our volunteers make.
A friendly face and a listening ear: Wendy's volunteering story
For Wendy, volunteering has provided an opportunity to meet people from across her community, use the skills developed during her career and help ensure local voices are heard.
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Ensuring every voice is heard: Lynn’s volunteering story
Volunteering with Healthwatch gives people the chance to use their experience, meet others, and help improve health and social care locally.
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From caring for patients to championing local voices: Sheena’s story
Behind every improvement in health and care are the experiences of local people. Volunteers like Sheena help make sure those experiences are heard.
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Everyone has a story: Sally’s volunteering story
Behind every Healthwatch report, conversation and recommendation are the experiences of local people. Volunteers like Sally help make sure those experiences are heard.
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"My favourite thing about volunteering at Healthwatch North Yorkshire is listening to the people's views and experiences of health and social services, so that we can improve this."