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What we do
NICHS aims to improve the quality of life of the people of Northern Ireland by preventing and alleviating chest, heart and stroke illnesses.
NICHS provides programmes of health promotion, research, rehabilitation, advice and support services.
Click here for photos from our recent Volunteer Recognition Event.
Why we need volunteers
NICHS would be unable to provide the range of services it does without the support of volunteers. Nearly everyone knows someone affected by Chest, Heart & Stroke related illness and this is an opportunity to offer time and skills to make a difference to people's lives.
If you wish to become a Volunteer with NICHS then email volunteer@nichs.org.uk for more information and an application form.
What experience is required?
No previous experience is required but we do look for certain qualities in volunteers such asreliability, honesty, good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Feel you don't have time to be a volunteer?
All we need is an hour or two a year or month or week, whatever time you can give.
What do I gain from volunteering?
Volunteering offers you the opportunity to meet
new people, build confidence, gain experience to add to your C.V. and the chance to develop or learn new skills. It is an opportunity to give something back to your local community, the chance to make a difference.
Volunteering opportunities
Local services - Befriending, weekly stroke schemes, monthly stroke clubs, respiratory groups, cardiac groups
Local action teams - Assist with NICHS activity within an area or organise a fundraising event
Volunteer recruitment - Distribute volunteer recruitment leaflets or man a recruitment stand in a local area or at an event
Promotional work - Promoting the work of NICHS, manning an information stand.
Special events - Assisting with events i.e. quizes, dances, fundraisers.
Fundraising - Local support group, cheque presentations, box collector, street/store collections, bag packing, organise fundraising events to raise money for NICHS, marshall events.
Self management leader for people with long term health conditions (Training provided)
If there are any skills you can offer that are not listed above then register with us and we will add you to our volunteer database. We will then contact you should a volunteering opportunity, that matches your skills, become available in your area.
Interested? What Happens Next?
If you are interested in volunteering for NICHS then please contact our Volunteer Development Co-ordinator or apply online (See above).
The volunteer development co-ordinator will then send you out a NICHS volunteer application form to complete.
If suitable you will be invited for an informal chat or contacted by telephone or email to match you to a suitable volunteer opportunity in your area.
If you accept the volunteer position you will be given an induction and placed for a trial periodof 6 weeks.
All agreed out of pocket expenses will be paid to anyone volunteering for NICHS.
If you are unable to volunteer at the moment then please help us by telling someone you know who may be interested in volunteering.
For further information please contact:- Anne Norrie
Volunteer Development Co-ordinator
NICHS
21 Dublin Road
Belfast
BT2 7HB
028 9026 6707 (Direct Line)
anorrie@nichsa.com
