Newspaper and Trolley Service Volunteer

What would I be doing?

 Being a  newspaper and trolley service volunteer involves taking goods round to  patients, residents, staff and relatives. Many people are unable to visit any  on-site facilities, so the newspaper and trolley service can provide some  welcome relief from day-to-day routine.

Your duties  might include:

• visiting patients and offering  them an opportunity to buy things from the trolley
• taking orders from people
• stocking the trolley, and       stocktaking
• making sure there is enough money       for when change is needed
• keeping records of what is sold so       there are enough of the most popular items
• adding up how much goods cost
• cashing up when the trolley run is       complete.

What skills would I need?

 To volunteer for  the trolley round, you should:

• enjoy talking to people
• have excellent listening skills
• be responsible and accurate with       handling money

This role may involve a considerable amount of  walking!

If you'd like to know more about being a  volunteer, give us acall! All calls are confidential and because we're impartial, you'llget the best possible advice on your options.  You can also email an adviser or request a call back at a time tosuit you.