Youth Forum Member [20731]

Organisation: NHS Dumfries and Galloway

Make your voice count in the NHS 24 Youth Forum! At NHS 24 we’re looking for young volunteers to help ensure that our services are designed with the people who use them in mind.
As an NHS 24 Youth Forum Member you will:

• have regular opportunities to share your views on our work
• be able to influence our strategy
• help us to focus on what matters most to people
• help share information about NHS 24 services within your local community
• be part of a team dedicated to improvement
• be treated as a colleague who actively contributes to NHS 24’s goals through volunteering

Basic Information

Type of volunteering:Heath / Wellbeing

Benefits of volunteering:

Social benefits
Mental well-being
Instrumental benefits

Volunteer Commitment

How many hours?:3 every 2 months

How long would you be expected to volunteer?:Long-term volunteer = over six months

Time the volunteering takes place:Weekdays, Daytime, Evening

Can you volunteer remotely?Yes

Accessibility and Inclusion

Is this opportunity accessable to volunteers with disabilities: Yes

Category of disability supported: Mental, Learning, Physical

Is this a refugee-friendly volunteer opportunity? Yes

Level of English required: Conversational

Buddy support in place? No

Volunteer into Employment friendly? Yes

Are there gender restrictions? No gender restriction

Requirements

Minimum Age Limit?16

Maximum Age Limit?None

Driving licence required:No

Training and Induction

Induction detailsInduction will be held online currently planned for w/c 28th September.

Training detailsMembers will have access to non-role specific NHS 24 introductory training.

Training duration:a couple of hours

Type of training:Remote

Process and Logistics

Application Process:Application form, Informal chat

Volunteer Insurance:No Insurance

Reimbursement Policy:No

The Saltire Awards compatible:Yes

Closing Date:18th Sep 2026

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