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Welford ward meaningful activities volunteer
Welford Ward, Bennion Centre, Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9DZ
Minimum of two hours per week (ideally at the weekend)
This volunteering opportunity is for you if:
- You are over 18 years old
- You have worked with people in a voluntary or paid role in a community or inpatient setting
- You have an understanding and knowledge of working with people with eating disorders and additional needs such as autism, mental health needs, anxiety, attachment difficulties
About this volunteering opportunity
This role supports inpatients on Welford Ward to take part in meaningful, person‑centred activities that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive engagement within the ward environment. Volunteers work with patients on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, supporting social, leisure, and wellbeing‑focused activities such as arts and crafts, simple games, music, movement, or basic gardening tasks.