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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Meeter and greeter

Our volunteer meeter and greeters help create a friendly, welcoming and helpful environment within the outpatient department.
Help create a friendly, welcoming and helpful environment. To offer directional advice and practical assistance as required by patients and visitors in collaboration with staff. They will provide clear information to visitors and escort people to their destination as needed.

Core Duties


  1. To display a helpful, friendly and courteous attitude to patients, visitors, staff and colleagues.

  2. To act as a contact point welcoming people into the hospital entrance.

  3. To provide clear and accurate directional information to help people find their destination.

  4. To escort people to their destination as appropriate.

  5. To provide information on all local amenities such as toilets, public transport etc.

  6. To attend a period of induction training.

  7. To attend regular training sessions as required

  8. To accompany frail or confused patients to the XRAY department and remain in the waiting area with them to provide reassurance. They will provide clear information to visitors and escort people to their destination as needed.


Experience required

No particular experience is required, just an interest in helping people.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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