About this Event
Places are free but must be booked in advance.
Find out more about volunteering at the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) and discover how you can play a vital role in supporting patients on their rehabilitation journey.
On the day you'll:
Learn about the NRC and available volunteer opportunities
- Meet members of our multidisciplinary team
- Try out interactive activity stations, including games, mobility, mealtime and arts & crafts sessions
- Find out how to apply and what happens next
Information about the NRC Volunteer role:
The National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) is staffed and run by NUH and is the very first of its kind in England. Our ambitious aim is to transform the way rehabilitation following a life-changing illness or injury on a national and potentially international level.
The NRC is a 70-bed, state-of-the-art specialist rehabilitation centre for NHS patients, co-located with the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) on the Stanford Hall Rehabilitation Estate (SHRE) near Loughborough.
Volunteers at the NRC play a vital role in supporting patients during their rehabilitation journey following life-changing illness or injury. As part of the volunteering team, you will help to create a welcoming, supportive and engaging environment, offering companionship and practical assistance that enhances patients’ wellbeing and confidence.
Volunteers will help patients to make the most of their time at the centre by supporting social interaction, encouraging independence, and enabling access to the exceptional facilities and outdoor spaces available across the Stanford Hall Rehabilitation Estate. While some volunteering opportunities are accessible to people with a range of mobility levels, certain activities will require volunteers to be mobile and active, depending on the nature of the role.
Training and support will be provided by the member of staff responsible for the volunteer and will include an annual review by the Voluntary Services Department.
Key Role responsibilities
- Wayfinding – support patients, their families and visitors with wayfinding, helping them to navigate the NRC building and facilities confidently and safely.
- Companionship – provide friendly conversation and companionship to our patients, offering reassurance, encouragement and social interaction.
- Mealtime assistance – assist patients at mealtimes, helping to foster a calm and positive dining experience in line with guidance from staff.
- Supporting activities – engage patients in games and activities, including creative activities such as art) to support motivation, social connection and enjoyment, as well as supporting aspects of their rehabilitation journey.
- Gardening with patients – support patients to enjoy the horticultural garden including engaging in gardening activities and helping with the ongoing maintenance of this space.
Event venue & nearby stays
National Rehabilitation Centre, Melton Road, Loughborough, United Kingdom
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