Yoga Volunteer

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Description of the role

We’re looking for a new volunteer to run a weekly yoga class with our patients on the Woodland Ward which is an Older Adult inpatient mental health ward in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.

We are looking for a qualified yoga teacher who is committed to helping patients in the community. The ideal candidate will be able to commit to teaching one (1 hour) class a week at Newhaven, the Princess of Wales Community Hospital site on the Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove.

We are looking for a volunteer who could provide gentle yoga therapy sessions with patients in a group setting.

We need someone reliable and enthusiastic for any time they could give which could be flexible to fit in with commitments on the ward. Must have yoga experience who could deliver yoga sessions.

Practical Considerations

  • A qualified person would be great who is available during the day.
  • Mileage from home to the Princess of Wales Hospital could be claimed by the volunteer plus free parking at the hospital would be arranged.

Any specific requirements

  • Must be aged 16+.
  • Will require references
  • Will require criminal record check

Where is the opportunity based?

Princess of Wales Hospital, Bromsgrove

When is the opportunity available?

This would be discussed between the organisation and the volunteer.

About the organisation

We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

We are the main providers of mental health and learning disability services in both counties, and also deliver community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community nursing services across Worcestershire.