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Radio Hillingdon Hospital - Presenter

Details of the Charity:

Radio Hillingdon is a charity providing patients of Hillingdon Hospital with regular programs; this includes national and international news, local events information, health and well-being advice, and a diverse selection of music upon request. The organisation aims to mitigate the effects of sickness, infirmity, and/or old age residents of the London Borough of Hillingdon by offering a local broadcasting service to hospitals, hospices, care homes, and/or similar institutions. 

Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:

In this role, you be engaging with the patients, informing them how they can listen to Radio Hillingdon, and collecting music requests. As a Presenter, you will improve your communication skills, empathy, and ability to contribute to the well-being and care of others.

Typical duties include:

  • Interacting with patients to understand their musical preferences 
  • Conducting interviews with guests, healthcare professionals, or community members to provide diverse content and perspectives to the audience
  • Announcing upcoming programs, news, and events to keep the listeners informed and engaged
  • Creating and maintaining playlists to ensure a diverse and enjoyable music selection for patients

Please note, this organisation requires a minimum 3 months commitment for at least 2 hours a week in addition to two references and a DBS check (fully funded).

Additional Benefits:

  • Volunteering hours count towards the Brunel Volunteers Award and Brunel Plus.
  • Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript
  • Add work related experience to your CV and Strengthen your cover letter
  • Network with employers
  • Stand out in Job interviews

  • Interested? Apply below:
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  • Name
  • Have you come to study at Brunel from outside the UK
  • If you are an international student which visa do you hold?
  • Would you like to sign-up for a weekly volunteering Newsletter?