New Voices

Commencing October 2011 our New Voices scheme will allow young volunteers (aged 16 to 25) to gain valuable practical experience in a care home environment. In return for 48 hours of voluntary service   Nightingale will provide you with specific training on areas desirable to health and social care organisations; communication skills, person centred care and dementia awareness. You will author a reflective log of your experiences and receive active supervision to support you in your role.

Participants who successfully complete the volunteering service will be celebrated with a chance to make a presentation to their peers and the residents on their experiences before being formally acknowledged in the New Voices awards ceremony.

New Voices at a glance;

• Open to new and existing Nightingale volunteers between the ages of 16 and 25.

• 48 hours (minimum) of volunteering commitment over six months.

• With our help you create a reflective diary of your experiences. (Photos, video and other media evidence encouraged.)

•  Three training sessions on specific skill areas: communication skills, person centred care anddementia awareness

• Full induction to Nightingale and support supervisions to help you manage your time and experience.

• We partner you with a ‘Buddy’ volunteer so you can share and compare your volunteering experience. 

• Formal certificate award ceremony with presentations from each volunteer.

For more information or for an informal chat about the scheme please contact Helen Spiro – 

Volunteer Support and Development Manager