Help people in your community have their say on health and social care
Our volunteers play a vital role speaking to local people about their experiences and giving them opportunities to share their views and ideas for how services can improve.
Many of our volunteers spend time in our community finding out what people think of local services and raising awareness of Healthwatch Barnsley.
What can I do as a volunteer?
Our volunteers help us in a number of ways.
Whether you have an hour to spare or you're looking for a more regular commitment, there are a range of ways you can get involved.
We train some of our volunteers to visit health and social care services and report on people's experiences as an Enter and View Representative. You might be observing the service, gathering the views of patients, residents and staff, and contributing to reports which highlight your findings.
As a volunteer, you could be acting as a Community Events Champion to raise awareness of the work Healthwatch Barnsley does. We need help to encourage people to share their feedback on health and social care in our community.
Our Local Advisory Group members attend meetings on our behalf with governing bodies and strategic groups such as the NHS, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and other third sector services. They discuss the needs of the health and social care issues that affect the people of Barnsley an South Yorkshire. Read more about our current Local Advisory Group members
All of are voluntary roles are unpaid, but we do pay out of pocket expenses.
If any of these roles has perked your interest, please email us and let us know
If you're interested in becoming a Local Advisory Group member, you can find the role description and the application form in the resources below.
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The benefits of volunteering can have a positive impact on your wellbeing as well as your relationships with others and provide career prospects.
It can also help to put your own life in perspective.
