Team impact

Team Impact is designed to ensure a safe, supportive, and rewarding experience. Once your application has been received, we'll guide you through each stage of the process, from informal chat and onboarding to placement within a suitable role. Clear guidance and support are provided throughout your volunteering journey.

We welcome applications from young people aged 16 or 17 years old. Whether you’re looking to gain experience, develop new skills, or give back to the community, there maybe a role that’s right for you.

We are a DoFE approved provider. Join us if you are starting or completing your Duke of Edinburgh Award.

We ask that you can complete 60 hours of volunteering and you have 3 to 4 hours to complete 1 shift per week.

Recruitment for Team Impact opens once a year in September. To check when recruitment opens, please click here

  • Applications submitted by the closing date and shortlisted
  • Successful applicants are invited to a one-to-one informal chat at the hospital site.

If your application has been successful you will be taken through recruitment checks and clearances. These are completed to ensure the safety of patients, staff, visitors and volunteers. So these pre-placement checks are needed before you can begin volunteering. These include:

  • Parental consent
  • 1 reference - usually a teacher or tutor from school or college
  • Occupational Health Check
  • DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Volunteers will also be expected to complete the Volunteer Initial Training before they can begin volunteering. This is to prepare volunteers for their placement. This is approximately 3 hours in an evening.

  • Once the clearances and training are completed an Induction to a volunteer role is arranged.

Once you start volunteering we offer continuous support and guidance throughout your volunteer journey.

These are the types of volunteer roles that maybe on offer when you apply. We cannot arrange work placements or experiences.

  • Outpatient Welcoming/Support
  • Ward Support
  • Phlebotomy Support/Runner
  • BookTrolley - Rolling Reads
  • Admin/Survey support

Hospital sites include the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and the Northern General Hospital.

🎓 Build your CV - Stand out for college, university and job applications

💪 Develop confidence - Improve communication and teamwork skills

🤝 Make new friends - Meet other young volunteers from across the city

🏥 Explore NHS careers - Learn about healthcare, administration and support roles

How old do I need to volunteer with Team Impact? To join Team Impact you need to be aged 16 or 17 years old at the time of your application.

Do I need any previous experience? No previous experience is needed. We will provide training and support to help you in your volunteer role.

How much time do I need to commit? You will have to be available to complete 3 to 4 hours in a weekly shift. Also to complete a total goal of 60 hours of volunteering.

What checks will I need to complete? Please see the above question on Recruitment Process for Team Impact.

How long does the recruitment process take? We hope to get volunteers placed within 4 to 6 weeks, but this does depend on the documentation being completed in a timely manner by the applicant.

Will I receive training? You will receive Volunteer Initial training, STH mandatory training and any training associated with your role.

Can I choose where I volunteer? We will take into consideration the hospital site that you would prefer but you will be placed into a volunteer role that fits with your availability.

What support will I receive as a volunteer? As a volunteer you will be supported on your shift by staff members, or an existing volunteer plus by the Project Officer in the Voluntary Services Team.

"Being a part of Team Impact has showed me what working in a hospital looks like and has given me a very good insight about what I want to do in the future"

"Helping someone can really make their day especially when they are already down"

Jane Elliott - Project Officer

Voluntary Services Team

Email: jane.elliott7@nhs.net

Tel: 0114 2712616