One day I thought “Maybe I can try to help others too?”, and so my wish to make a positive impact and helping others was born! This perfectly aligned with Healthwatch’s mission to amplify the voices of local residents and make meaningful change in health and social care services.
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.
Why volunteer with us?
- Make a difference in your local community by giving people the opportunity to speak up about their health and social care
- Make new friends as you become part of the Healthwatch team
- Boost your curriculum vitae (CV) as you develop new skills and confidence in the workplace
- Use your skills to contribute to the success of Healthwatch across Barking and Dagenham.
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people in Barking and Dagenham gave up their time last year to help make a difference to local health and care services.
Volunteering roles
If you are interested in volunteering with us we have a variety of roles and something to suit everyone.
From joining us in the office, to going out and about with the team to events and engagements, to contributing to our social media - there is a role for you!
Volunteering offers numerous benefits:
- Skill Development: Gain new skills and refine existing ones, which can enhance your CV and improve job prospects. Many of our volunteers have used it as a stepping stone to employment.
- Networking & Social Connections: Meet new people, build communication skills, and expand your professional network at community events.
- Confidence Building: If you're returning to a professional setting, volunteering is a great way to build confidence and ease back into the workforce.
- Experience Sharing: If you have experience in health and social care, volunteering gives you the opportunity to share your expertise and make an impact.
- Stay Informed: As a volunteer, you'll be kept up to date on changes to health and social care services in Barking and Dagenham and be able to contribute your views on ongoing consultations.
- Making a Difference: Your involvement helps shape services, improve them, and influence positive change in the community.
