Volunteering

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We are delighted to be welcoming more and more volunteers back to the Trust. Could you help us expand our team?

At Mid Yorkshire, we are proud to offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities that make a real difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our dedicated staff. Whether you’re looking for a patient-facing role or prefer something more administrative, we have something to suit everyone!

Why volunteer with us?

Volunteering with Mid Yorkshire isn’t just about giving back – it’s about enhancing your own life as well. By joining our team, you’ll:

  • Help improve patient experiences and contribute to our hospital’s positive atmosphere
  • Develop new skills and gain valuable hands-on experience in a healthcare setting
  • Meet new people, make friends, and join a community of passionate individuals
  • Boost your confidence and stay active, all while knowing your time is making a real impact

Who can volunteer?

We welcome volunteers from all walks of life, and our team is as diverse as the patients we serve. Whether you're 16 or 80, we have opportunities for you:

  • For those aged 18+: We offer a variety of roles to suit your interests and skills.
  • For young volunteers (16-17): Our Y12 programme provides tailored opportunities for younger volunteers to get involved in a safe and supportive environment.

Volunteer roles available

Our volunteers play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of the Trust, supporting both patients and staff. Some of the areas where volunteers are currently placed include:

  • Wards & Departments: Assist patients, visitors, and staff, providing support where possible.  
  • Administrative Support: Help with non-clinical tasks that keep things running smoothly.
  • Hospital Guides: Supporting patients and hospital visitors to navigate the hospital sites.
  • MY Café: Helping us to run our volunteer Café at the Dewsbury Hospital Site.
  • My Hospitals Charity: Assisting the MY Hospitals Charity with their fundraising activities.
  • Patient Safety Partners: Representing patients and their families’ voices as part of our patient safety committees.

Volunteers do not perform clinical tasks but play a vital role in complementing the work of our healthcare professionals.

If you are interested in the Volunteer to Career for the Armed Forces Community we have a dedicated webpage for this programme.

How to apply

If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Simply complete our online application form, and once submitted, you’ll be invited to attend an Introduction to Volunteering at MYTT session to begin your volunteering journey with us.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Mid Yorkshire team!

Benefits of volunteering

Being a volunteer at the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust gives you the opportunity to enhance the experience of our patients and their families and support the staff who care for them.

There are many benefits to being a volunteer at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. People often say they volunteer because they've benefited from a service and want to put something back. Some people say that volunteering has been a positive experience which helped them to develop skills that were useful in gaining employment. Others enjoy social networking and make friends or say it is rewarding to see how the time they donate makes a difference both to patients and to staff.

Other benefits include:

  • helping to make a difference
  • putting a smile on someone’s face                         
  • feeling valued
  • developing personal and social skills
  • gaining confidence and self esteem
  • experience of working in a hospital environment
  • increasing employment opportunities
  • increasing health and wellbeing
  • feeling part of a team
  • finding quality time away from work or a busy life.