We fund specialist equipment, training and services, going above and beyond the provision of the NHS to help improve treatment and facilities for all departments and services at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.

Like the vast majority of the NHS, HDFT is under financial pressure and the funding for the nicer ‘extras’ or more significant investment in new pieces of equipment is not always available. That’s where, with your support, Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity can help.

Where your money goes 720,000 people live in the catchment area for the hospital’s acute services. 2,500,000 people in our catchment area for community services. 85p for every pound donated is intended for specialist equipment, training and services.

If you would like to get involved and support your local NHS please contact us today! – Email: hdft.hhcc@nhs.net or Call: 01423 557408

Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) and Volunteer Team improve treatment, facilities, the patient environment and experience going above and beyond the provision of the NHS. One way this is achieved is through the fantastic support of our volunteers.

Volunteers give their time for free, which is invaluable and you could join our amazing and dynamic team, giving your time to help and support Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT).

Volunteers play a vital role in the everyday operation of the hospital such as raising money for HHCC, supporting big events, undertaking administrative tasks, helping people to find their way around the hospital, supporting the chaplaincy, cancer services, outpatient clinics and improving the atmosphere in public areas.

Volunteering can make a difference to anyone, irrespective of age. It can provide opportunities to gain experience and develop skills. It also offers older people the opportunity to get out of the house, meet new people and go some way towards tackling the problem of loneliness and isolation.

Whether you want to volunteer at Harrogate District Hospital, in one of our community locations or be a Volunteer driver, everyone can make a difference; by becoming part of the HDFT volunteer community. We cover a huge geographical area with services from Selby to Northumberland.

You absolutely can make a huge difference to our patients, staff and their families.

How to become a Volunteer

Please complete the volunteer application form and return to the HHCC and Volunteer Team.

You can return your volunteer application form by email at hdft.volunteering@nhs.net

All Volunteers need to be over the age of 16 and are required to complete one of our HHCC and Volunteer Team Application Forms (listed below). On receipt of your application form we will obtain DBS clearance and request two references. On receipt of receiving these checks you will be invited to complete our Volunteer induction and undertake mandatory ELearning, and have a risk assessment completed before we can place you in your volunteer role.

We look forward to hearing form you and discussing your volunteer future with the HHCC and Volunteer Team.

Events

Discover a wide range of events that you can take part in to raise funds and help make a difference to our patients and their families. From our own events such as It’s a Knockout to overseas challenges organised by our partner organisations, or local events organised by our wonderful volunteer fundraisers, there really is something for everyone.