Why volunteer with us?
- Make a difference in your local community, by giving people the opportunity to have their say about their health and social care services
- Learn more about how health and social care services work
- Develop new skills and confidence and meet with and talk to new people living in Southampton
- Use your skills to contribute to work that is making a difference to people in the city
- Join our friendly team of staff members and volunteers
Healthwatch Southampton Volunteer Feedback
Zara
Zara volunteered with the Healthwatch Southampton Team. She used her expert skills and knowledge, to breath fresh life into our social media posts and raising awareness of important health issues to the public.
“Volunteering for Healthwatch Southampton was a great opportunity for me. It allowed me to get some much needed work experience whilst working with a supportive and lovely team”.
Lachlan
Lachlan volunteered for Healthwatch Southampton supporting a range of projects including GP access and GP website audit. He was a dedicated volunteer and has just received an 100 hour Southampton Voluntary Services Volunteer Award from the Mayor.
“Getting to work alongside Emma and Jo at Healthwatch Southampton was a great experience, and I also learned a lot about the ways that Southampton Voluntary Services involves local people to help make the city a better place to live.”
Current volunteering opportunities
Healthwatch Community Supporter
Function of the role: To engage your local community and neighbourhood in the work of Healthwatch Southampton, representing local residents and informing the work of the organisation.
Healthwatch Administration Assistant
Function of the role: To provide administrative support to the many activities of Healthwatch Southampton.
Healthwatch Marketing Developer
Function of the role: To aid ongoing development and delivery of the Healthwatch Southampton marketing and communication plan.
Healthwatch Media Tracker
Function of the role: To provide intelligence on emerging and ongoing issues relating to health and social care as portrayed by the media.
Volunteer Application Form
Tell us why you want to volunteer with Healthwatch Southampton and what you hope to get from your experience with us. This can include any relevant voluntary or paid experience, or any qualifications, hobbies or interests that you have had that you feel would help you undertake the role that you are applying for. Complete the application form and email it to info@healthwatchsouthampton.co.uk.
For more information about volunteer opportunities please contact the team at info@healthwatchsouthampton.co.uk or Tel 02380216018 to have a chat.