SVS - MEET AND GREET Vaccination centre and/or hospital opportunities!

Meet and Greet – Mass Vaccination Centre

Outline of Duties

• To provide a welcoming presence at the entrance to the Vaccination Centre and assisting those who may feel anxious or apprehensive

• To provide information, reminding visitors to maintain compliance with all Covid-19 safety measures and to undertake a screening questionnaire at the start of their visit and feedback at the end

Time Commitment

• 2-4 hours per week between 9am and 7pm Monday - Friday and Weekends

• On-site vaccination centres on weekdays

• Mass vaccination centres on weekdays and weekends, including evenings (times vary according to vaccination centre)

Meet and Greet - Hospital

Outline of Duties

• To provide a welcoming presence at the entrance to the hospital by assisting visitors to overcome feelings of bewilderment and apprehension with the new health and safety guidelines

• To provide information, reminding visitors to maintain compliance with our visitor’s policy, social distancing, hand hygiene and the visiting considerations checklist

 Suggested Time Commitment 
2-4 hours per week between 9am and 3pm Monday - Friday

Training and Support

• Volunteers will need to undertake Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Training and Induction as well as an appropriate level of manual handling and violence and aggression training

• Training needs will be identified through the supervision process and met through Cardiff and Vale UHB Training Programmes

Covid-19 Specific Guidance

• All Volunteers will need to complete an individual risk assessment prior to starting

• All volunteers must be aware of the need to stop volunteering should they feel unwell or if they live with someone who has symptoms and to follow the latest government and NHS advice especially regarding COVID-19 symptoms

• Training, guidance and induction to be provided via e-learning or virtual technology where possible

• Volunteers must be provided with the required levels of PPE and be trained in the usage, donning, doffing, and disposal of PPE in line with UHB guidelines

Required Checks
DBS (Criminal Records Check), Occupational Health check, Two References

Expenses
Reimbursed travel to/from locations on day of volunteering

Application process:

1.      Complete SVC's volunteer application form

2.      Complete SVC's vetting form

3.      DBS check

4.      Complete Cardiff and Vale Health Board training and induction
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us using the form below.