“Each time is different because every patient is different” - Rosie's volunteering story
“It’s an inspiring sort of place,” says Rosie who gives a couple of hours to Trinity each week as an Inpatient Centre volunteer. “And it’s very motivational with so many people helping in different ways.”
27-year-old Rosie got the urge to volunteer after returning from Cambodia where she worked in an orphanage. “I came back from my travels knowing that I wanted to carry on doing something to help other people,” she says.
Rosie’s volunteer role involves giving a helping hand at meal times. She stays on afterwards – sometimes to chat with patients and relatives, and sometimes to simply sit quietly with someone.
“Sometimes visitors can feel a bit scared or uncomfortable if they are not used to being with someone who is very ill,” says Rosie. “By being on hand if they need me I can hopefully make it an easier process for them and help make them feel more at ease. Trinity is not like a hospital at all, it’s not a scary place, everyone is made to feel very comfortable – there are lots of cosy places to sit and the gardens are amazing.”
Rosie, who has a busy job as a full-time events organiser, sums up how she feels by saying: “It can be challenging and each time is different because every patient is different but doing my bit is very rewarding.”
Zoe is part of a team of 540 dedicated volunteers without whom we could not achieve what we do.
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