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Calling all students 18+ Could you check in a chat to a Corona Virus isolated person during this tough time?

Calling all students 18+ Could you check in a chat to a Corona Virus isolated person during this tough time?

by Jo Talbot-Paterson -
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What is the NHS Volunteer campaign?

The NHS Volunteer campaign is a new initiative which looks to help the 1.5 million Britons with underlying medical conditions who have been asked to stay at home for the next 12 weeks.

One of the non physical contact role is a:

Check-in and chat volunteer: This role provides short-term telephone support to individuals who are at risk of loneliness as a consequence of self-isolation.

Think about how you could help others and log this as your PEEP time!

You may need a DBS but please sign up and see what the requirements are!

 

How do I sign up?

You can sign up to become an NHS Volunteer Responder at goodsamapp.org/NHS