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Volunteer to help stop COVID-19

The NHS in Dorset have asked us to help them make sure people coming for their vaccinations feel welcomed, comfortable and safe.  We’re recruiting, training, deploying and supporting Volunteer Marshals to help make this happen.

Who can volunteer?

At Bournemouth Vaccination Centre (BVC)

The opportunity is open to anyone aged 16 years to 79 years. Under 18’s will need parental consent. We'll have team members to support our volunteers on site, so you'll always have someone on hand to help.

Community and GP settings 

The minimum age is 18 years.

For all roles, you will need to complete a Covid risk assessment – it takes five minutes and will indicate if you are in the Low, Medium or High risk category. Sadly, if you are HIGH RISK it is not safe for you to volunteer. If you are high risk, please consider further volunteering opportunities on our volunteering hub if you haven’t already done so.

Lateral flow testing

A really positive step in the fight against COVID-19, CAN is working with the NHS (Dorset HealthCare, Dorset CCG and NHS England) to include all volunteers at vaccination sites in rapid lateral flow testing. We will be asking all CAN volunteers when they arrive on site (at Bournemouth Vaccination Centre and Community and GP sites) to show evidence either on their phone or a print out, of a negative lateral flow test no older than the previous 3½ days.

Where can I volunteer?

At the large scale site in Boscombe and at community and GP settings right across BCP and Dorset. Please register to find out about opportunities as they arise.

What will I be doing?

As a marshal you will help the NHS provide a seamless, safe and efficient vaccination service for local people. Marshals will help in so many ways, from providing a friendly welcome to vaccination sites, and escorting people to vaccination points.

What about my safety?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided. Once signed up and training completed, volunteers will be included in the NHS staff vaccination programme. The NHS programme is being prioritised using the same criteria as the public, to ensure the more at risk staff are vaccinated first. Although staff on site do their best to offer vaccinations to volunteers, we cannot guarantee one will be available.

Are my expenses covered?

Local travel costs will be paid, both mileage and public transport. We use an app, VHelp, to process claims and make payments and you will receive information on using this app during your induction as a volunteer.

How CAN we help you?

  • Frequently Asked Questions to help you book training and shifts – please read before contacting us if at all possible thank you.
  • Volunteer Marshal Task Description – details the tasks, skills and qualities we need
  • NEW Induction Pack jointly developed with our NHS colleagues for staff and volunteers - everything you need to know about the day to day practicalities. Please read as the pack contains lots of useful information. If you see a reference to ‘Doris’ that is the internal NHS system for staff, CAN and VCD are here to support you.
  • Volunteer agreement we ask all our Volunteer Marshals to sign up to an agreement that sets out what you can expect from us and what we expect from you.

How do I sign up?

We have an online shift booking system to make your offer to help easy for you (and us!) to manage.

Register here

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How do I book a session?

Watch our how to video below.

Our values

CAN values aspire to NCVO Charity Ethical Principles. They underpin our vision and mission and demonstrate the behaviour we expect from ourselves and others. You will see us being collaborative, compassionate and inspirational, and acting with integrity and respect.

Support for volunteers       

We are here to support you in your volunteering role – every step of the way

At Bournemouth Vaccination Centre there will be a CAN member of staff to support you. At the community sites there will be a member of staff from that site to support you.

We are also here at the end of the phone to provide friendly professional advice and support, alongside a listening ear based on our extensive knowledge and experience of volunteering.

Call us any time Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm on 01202 099474. Outside these times leave a message and we’ll get back to you within 2 working days

Or drop us an email to [email protected] – we’ll respond within two working days.

Our work is possible thanks to funding from our partners Dorset Healthcare.

Published: 29th December, 2020

Updated: 3rd October, 2022

Author: Amy Leyland

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