This #VolunteersWeek the Voluntary Services Managers and the NHS Lothian staff would like to thank all our volunteers for all that you do. The support, care, compassion and dedication. #ThankfulThursday #ItsTimeToSayThankYou vimeo.com/1088670890/c3c…

From May '24 to May '25 NHS Lothian #volunteers contributed to approx. 91,500 hours and approx. 295 volunteers were doing more than one role or session per week. #Amazing #VolunteersWeek

It means a lot to #Volunteer Taryn to leave her shift knowing that she has been able to spend time with someone and help make their stay a little better. #VolunteersWeek NHS Lothian #ThankfulThursday

#Vounteer Ann from the Book Service of SJH_Lothian is celebrating 3 years of volunteering with NHS Lothian Thank you to Ann, for her dedication to the service and promoting the use of books in hospitals alongside volunteers Carron, Pat and Anne. #FridayInspiration

Our NHS Lothian Welcome Guide volunteers across all our sites are a vital support to patients and visitors coming in to hospital. Nervous patients, new visitors and people who need support, the Welcome Guides are there for you. #VolunteersWeek #ThereForYou

#Volunteeer Matthew, Ward Helper in SJH_Lothian Ward 18 loves building good relationships and feels his presence there is helping, which it will be. Thank you Matthew. NHS Lothian #ThursdayInspiration

#Volunteer Laura is based in the Stroke Unit of SJH_Lothian & has been volunteering since April 2023. Laura understands the challenges the patients have & has been great in supporting our new volunteers with shadow sessions. TY Laura. NHS Lothian #ThursdayThought

That's just over 1 year now at SJH_Lothian for CanineConcernTrust @Therapet-CCST Poppy with #Volunteer Cliff. Poppy still checks the windows for🐇on the way in & still enjoys the visits as do all the staff & patients of Ward 8 & 9, especially the Welcome Guides at the front entrance.

Our West Lothian volunteers covering SJH_Lothian, Sunndach, and Tippethill enjoyed their summer volunteer celebration last Friday. Lots of food, drink, mingling and issuing of Long Serving lanyards for 5yrs & 10 years of service to NHS Lothian Thank you to you all

An experience of volunteering can make a huge difference to your own mental health and to others. #Volunteer Devayani explains what her meaningful activity role means to her in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh #nhsvolunteers #positivementalhealth

Hello July 🌸

#Volunteer Claudia always wanted to learn how to play chess and helps patients feel less lonely. TY Claudia. If you feel that this type of volunteer role is also for you then you can apply for some of our sites via nhslothian.scot/GetInvolved/Vo… Closing date 15th July NHS Lothian

#Volunteer Welcome Guide Isobel often gets thanked for helping others in St John's Hospital and that is very much appreciated as are we for your Isobel and all our Welcome Guides. NHS Lothian #FeelGoodFriday

#volunteer Hannah is leaving to study medicine after successfully gaining an offer. Well done Hannah and come back and see us when you are qualified. Thank You NHS Lothian Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh #FeelGoodFriday

#Volunteer Children's Respite Activity Helper Jane loves her role in Sunndach. Jane says "Seeing the children react when listening to a story - especially the smiles" is what makes it all worthwhile. TY Jane #MondayMotivation NHS Lothian

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#volunteer Maggie explains what it feels like to volunteer at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in her patient engagement role. "A real sense of satisfaction and motivation". Thanks Maggie NHS Lothian #ThankfulThursday

#TransformationTuesday In #Volunteer Judith's own words, "Volunteering has been the best thing I have ever done" in her role as a Meaningful Activity role in Ferryfield. Thank you Judith NHS Lothian

Thank you so much to @Therapet-CCST Volunteer Marian and Sofi the dog who is retiring from her role as a Therapet. 10 wonderful years CanineConcernTrust

#FeelGoodFriday Aimee, Ward Helper from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Postnatal ward really enjoys making sure that the patients are comfortable & happy & appreciates how much of a community the ward is. Thank you to the staff for welcoming & looking after our volunteers NHS Lothian