Volunteers at Somerset Foundation Trust

13/03/2026

Our volunteers are getting involved in a very exciting new project on Coleridge ward at Musgrove Park Hospital helping improve mealtimes. Do you have a couple hours a week to spare and would like to get involved?
https://somersetnhsfoundationtrust.goassemble.com/opportunities/68739-mealtime-companion-musgrove-mealtime-companion-2024-07-01

27/02/2026

Would you like to gain insight in working for the NHS as a Healthcare Support Worker? We are running a 7 week volunteer program at Musgrove Park Hospital that can help you find out more! Click to find out more and apply. https://somersetnhsfoundationtrust.goassemble.com/opportunities/108220-nhs-career-insight-healthcare-support-worker-nhs-career-insight-programme-healthcare-support-worker-2026-02-16

24/02/2026

When Fahema Rewiha moved from Egypt to the UK in 2024, she brought with her years of nursing experience, valuable skills, and a passion for helping others. But like many people starting a new life in a new country, her early weeks were filled with uncertainty.

To find her footing, Fahema applied to volunteer at Musgrove Park Hospital, a decision she now describes as “the first step that completely changed my career path.” With the support of volunteer manager Sarah, she quickly rediscovered how much she missed hands on care and being part of a clinical team.

Encouraged to keep going, Fahema joined the Sector-Based Work Academy Programme and the Volunteer to Career pathway. She rebuilt her confidence, refreshed her clinical skills, and even achieved her venepuncture certification after shadowing the phlebotomy team.

When she felt ready to apply for an NHS role, Fahema went for it and was offered a healthcare assistant post.

Fahema now hopes her story inspires others taking their first steps: “With support and belief in yourself, it truly is possible to move forward. My future plan is to continue my nursing career by preparing to take the UK registration exams to become a fully qualified registered nurse.”

Please join us in congratulating Fahema as she begins her new role this week. We’re delighted to welcome her to the team. 💙

20/02/2026

Janet is one of our wonderful volunteers 😍

11/02/2026

We are inviting participants to take part in our NHS Career Insight Programme, offering a hands‑on opportunity to work alongside our dedicated Catering Team.

About the Role

As part of this experience, you will discover how each Catering Assistant plays a vital role in supporting patient care and maintaining a safe, high‑quality service. Your placement may include:

- Delivering meals to wards
- Supporting our retail catering outlets
- Preparing items such as sandwiches and snacks
- Helping maintain clean, safe catering environments
- Every task is essential, and safety is at the heart of everything we do.

Why Join?

This programme is ideal for anyone interested in exploring a career within the NHS and gaining real insight into the day‑to‑day work of our catering services. You’ll develop practical skills, grow your confidence, and experience first-hand how catering supports patient wellbeing.

Expectations:

With this role you will be expected to

- volunteer for 3 shifts a week over 7 weeks (including some weekends)

- Complete mandatory training

- Complete food hygiene training (provided)

- Follow recruitment processes (DBS, Occupational Health)

Dates

This program will run from Monday 20th April 2026 - Friday 5th June 2026

https://somersetnhsfoundationtrust.goassemble.com/opportunities/106443-nhs-career-insight-program-catering-assistant-2026-01-27

06/02/2026

Join Our NHS Career Insight Programme!

Are you thinking about a future career in the NHS but not quite sure which path is right for you? Our NHS Career Insight Programme could be the perfect place to start.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Housekeeping Team for a seven‑week hands-on experience. Housekeepers play a crucial role in keeping our hospital and associated buildings clean, safe, and welcoming. Their work directly supports infection prevention and helps maintain a positive environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

What you can expect:

- A 7‑week immersive placement within our Housekeeping Team

- Real insight into a key NHS role

- Experience that can support future NHS applications

- An opportunity to build confidence, skills, and understanding of working in a healthcare setting

This programme is ideal for anyone exploring a career in the NHS and wanting to gain genuine, practical experience before taking the next step.

Expectations:

With this role you will be expected to:

- volunteer for 3 shifts a week over 7 weeks (including some weekends)

- Complete mandatory training

- Complete food hygiene training (provided)

- Follow recruitment processes (DBS, Occupational Health)

Dates for Program:

This program will run from Monday 20th April 2026 - Friday 5th June 2026

https://somersetnhsfoundationtrust.goassemble.com/opportunities/106371-nhs-career-insight-program-housekeeping-assistant-2026-01-27

04/02/2026

We have a fantastic opportunity for those who are wanting to experience a career within Mental Health.

Our Activity Volunteer Insight Program is a 6 week program which immerses you within the Older Person Mental Health team, supporting the activities facilitator. You will get to do 3 4 hour shifts a week and have opportunities for personal development and support from our employability team should you feel a career within Mental Health or the NHS in general is what you would like to pursue.

To find out more about this opportunity, please click the link below

https://somersetnhsfoundationtrust.goassemble.com/opportunities/106494-nhs-career-insight-program-activity-volunteer-in-mental-health-2026-01-27

30/01/2026

Do you have couple of hours a week to spare?
Yeovil Hospital is looking for volunteers help our mealtimes run smoother by assisting with preparation, tray delivery and clearing up.
Please apply following this link https://somersetnhsfoundationtrust.goassemble.com/opportunities/67624-mealtime-companion-yeovil-2024-06-10

28/01/2026

🌼 Volunteer Opportunity: Visiting Companions – Yeovil & Musgrove Park Hospitals

We are looking for warm, friendly volunteers to join our ward teams at Yeovil Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital as Visiting Companions.

Do you enjoy chatting with new people?
Are you passionate about reducing loneliness and isolation?
Would you be happy to spend time doing simple activities like cards, puzzles, reading, or offering a listening ear?

If so — we need you!
💛 What does a Visiting Companion do?

Visiting Companions are based directly on hospital wards, offering:

- Friendly conversation
- Social interaction and companionship
- Light activities to help keep patients engaged
- A reassuring presence for those who may feel isolated

You’ll become a valued part of the ward team, helping to brighten someone’s day and make their stay in hospital a little easier.

📍 Locations

- Yeovil Hospital
- Musgrove Park Hospital

👉 Ready to apply?
Click the link below to find out more and submit your application:
🔗 https://somersetnhsfoundationtrust.goassemble.com/opportunities/105678-visiting-companion-2026-01-19 (Yeovil)

https://somersetnhsfoundationtrust.goassemble.com/opportunities/106164-visiting-companion-2026-01-23 (Musgrove)

23/01/2026

Do you have an interest in health research?
We are looking for volunteers to help drive our new Mobile Research Unit - the team would like your help to take the MRU to more community locations. The MRU is based at Musgrove Park Hospital so ability to travel to MPH is essential.
We are interviewing for this role on Wednesday 28th January and have a slot available at 11.30 if you would like to get involved.
Please follow the link to find out more

Do you have experience of driving a large vehicle in either a commercial or NHS setting? Could you support our research team in taking our Mobile Research Unit to different events?

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