Our Ambassador Volunteer Role
We are always looking for volunteers to join our team. Read more to find out about our Ambassador volunteer roles.
Purpose of the role:
To gather feedback from people about their health and social care services and report back their views so Healthwatch can help to improve care locally. People’s views are collated anonymously and fed back to the service, the commissioners who fund the service and the Care Quality Commission who regulate the service.
What will you be doing?
As a Healthwatch representative you will be asked to:
- Attend Healthwatch Ambassador induction or e training
- Be the point of contact between Healthwatch and the community
- Promote Healthwatch and its role within your group / community
- Consult people in your group / community about their views and experiences of local health and social care services.
- Support people to complete the Healthwatch story forms or go online to give feedback
- Impartially and effectively report the views heard back to Healthwatch
Personal Qualities for the role
- Committed to helping people have a voice
- Communication skills
- Active and reflective listening skills
- Respectful of all people from all backgrounds and abilities
Other Information
The amount of time you give is flexible and will fit in around other work and events you attend. You can discuss and agree these with your volunteer support officer.
Why become an Ambassador with Healthwatch Swindon and The Care Forum?
- Induction training and ongoing support
- Make a difference
- Meet new people
- Be part of a community
You will be given full support and training with our Volunteer Support Officer, Ann-Marie Scott. To find out more get in touch.
